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><channel><title>Natural Holistic Health Blog &#187; stop smoking</title> <atom:link href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/tag/stop-smoking/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com</link> <description>Learn how to keep you and your family healthy safely and holistically.</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:57:55 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>Do Doctors Use Algorithms to Diagnose Osteoporosis?</title><link>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/do-doctors-use-algorithms-to-diagnose-osteoporosis/</link> <comments>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/do-doctors-use-algorithms-to-diagnose-osteoporosis/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:33:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCT</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Joints, Bones & Muscles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bone fracture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cancer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hormone replacement therapy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[osteoporosis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[postmenopausal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[smoking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[stop smoking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[vitamins]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/general/joints-bones-muscles/do-doctors-use-algorithms-to-diagnose-osteoporosis/</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/do-doctors-use-algorithms-to-diagnose-osteoporosis/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/HLIC/9975d5a3e492816345ca1c7543fe7e83.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>Osteoporosis is a complicated condition where the bone mass density of a person which slowly declines to a point where a low trauma even will trigger a fracture that most likely occur in the hip, spine or wrist.
Doctors are held to a high standard of care to diagnose and treat osteoporosis.  During the process of diagnose as many physicians will use an algorithm that assist them in the decision-making and for treatment options.
An algorithm is a set of rules or a step-by-step procedure that allows the reader to produce a solution to a given problem based upon the results at each step.  Doctors often use algorithms in the diagnosis of diseases to help follow a standard of care and to use a plan that is proven successful through ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
class="alignleft" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/HLIC/9975d5a3e492816345ca1c7543fe7e83.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="235" height="235" />Osteoporosis is a complicated condition where the bone mass density of a person which slowly declines to a point where a low trauma even will trigger a fracture that most likely occur in the hip, spine or wrist.</p><p>Doctors are held to a high standard of care to diagnose and treat osteoporosis.  During the process of diagnose as many physicians will use an algorithm that assist them in the decision-making and for treatment options.</p><p>An algorithm is a set of rules or a step-by-step procedure that allows the reader to produce a solution to a given problem based upon the results at each step.  Doctors often use algorithms in the diagnosis of diseases to help follow a standard of care and to use a plan that is proven successful through clinical trials and research.</p><p>In the case of algorithms in the diagnosis of osteoporosis physicians have several from which to choose, but all of which and at the same place.  Some of these algorithms are more detail than others and all could include information about the condition diagnosis and treatment.</p><p>The basic algorithm is a decision tree in which the physician or nurse practitioner can choose to continue to utilize education of the individual to increase the level of compliance with medication and decrease the risk of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BoneFractures" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BoneFractures';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">bone fractures</a> throughout the process of diagnoses.</p><p>Most algorithms will also determine whether the individual is taking a calcium supplement, receiving enough vitamin D, vitamin K2 and magnesium as well is getting appropriate weight-bearing exercises, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a> and decrease alcohol intake if appropriate.</p><p>Another step of the algorithm will help the physician determine if the individual has any clinical evidence of osteoporosis.  This evidence can present as a height loss of more than 1.5 inches, and low-impact fractures of the hip wrist or spine.</p><p>If the patient does have evidence than the physician may consider measurement of bone mass density for monitoring as well is screening for secondary illnesses is they are not postmenopausal women.  This means that when osteoporosis presents an individual who is not a postmenopausal woman, the majority of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Osteoporosis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Osteoporosis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">osteoporosis</a> diagnoses, then the physician will also find it necessary to discover the underlying reason for the diagnosis of osteoporosis which may include a secondary medical condition.</p><p>Patients who are postmenopausal and using hormone replacement therapy or not will find their physicians recommends a specific diagnostic x-ray (DXA) to get a baseline reading of the bone mass density which they currently have.  This x-ray procedure can be repeated on an annual basis to follow bone mass density over time.  Before hormone replacement therapy was found to produce negative results with breast cancer physicians found that the estrogen protected a woman&#8217;s bones and she would not require further testing or monitoring until she stopped taking the estrogen.</p><p>Patients can be started on one of the bisphosphonates, a class of medication that decreases bone loss.  If they are in tolerant to the oral medications there are injectable forms and nasal sprays which can continue to offer the same benefits.  While these medications are able to assist in individual and building more bone mass the particular bone mass built is not always of the same micro-structure as that of normal bone and may be weaker than normal bone.</p><p>When in bone mass density breeding is completed and the risk is deemed to be low than the physician will recommend monitoring the individual every two to three years to keep an eye on the situation.  Individuals who are monitored will also find recommendations from their physician to improve their nutritional intake of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin K two and magnesium.  As well as these particular vitamins and minerals it will also be recommended that they <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a> and decrease any alcohol intake to decrease their bone loss.  Adults who also add weight-bearing exercises to their daily activities will find an improvement in their risk tolerance.</p><p>These osteoporosis algorithms help the physician to make decisions regarding diagnoses and treatment but do not answer all the questions and individual scenarios that can occur.  In these situations the doctor must rely on their own expertise in education.  Although algorithms for any disease entity is an important element to diagnosis and treatment it is not the only information the physician uses to complete their decision-making.</p><p><strong><span
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There are high blood pressure natural ways to reduce but, before know how to reduce, you should know what high blood pressure is.  Blood pressure is a numerical value that gives the mg of mercury of pressure required to move your blood through your arterial system.
There are several different ways to lower high blood pressure natural ways to reduce.  First you should look at the things that put you at higher risk to have high blood pressure such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, alcohol intake, and a ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your blood pressure is an important value for you to monitor throughout your life.  High blood pressure is called the silent killer because it usually has no symptoms and increases the risk of kidney failure, heart failure, heart attacks and strokes.</p><p>There are <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">high blood pressure</a> natural ways to reduce but, before know how to reduce, you should know what high blood pressure is.  Blood pressure is a numerical value that gives the mg of mercury of pressure required to move your blood through your arterial system.</p><p>There are several different ways to lower <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">high blood pressure</a> natural ways to reduce.  First you should look at the things that put you at higher risk to have high blood pressure such as <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">obesity</a>, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, alcohol intake, and a poor diet.  The most natural ways to reduce your blood pressure is to reduce your weight, increase the amount of exercise, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a> or using alcohol and improve your diet to include fruits and vegetables.</p><p>There are some other ways that will complement your efforts to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">lose weight</a> and get exercise when you want to lower your high blood pressure natural ways to reduce.  Try meditation or yoga because it helps to reduce <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stress</a> and strengthens your body.  Decrease your use of salt, which will decrease your retention of water.  The more fluid your body has to pump around the higher your blood pressure goes.</p><p>Other methods to lower your high blood pressure natural ways to reduce is to forget the fat in your foods and think fiber.  Fiber will improve your overall health, decrease your cholesterol and triglycerides which will help to lower your blood pressure.  Magnesium is a great supplement that will help to decrease your blood pressure.  But, taken as a supplement pill it is much less effect than if its eaten in green leafy vegetables, whole grains and legumes such as peanuts and beans.</p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/eVitamins" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='vitamin c';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Vitamin C</a> has benefits for lowering your blood pressure and taken with adequate amounts of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/eVitamins" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='vitamin e';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Vitamin E</a> you will reap even more rewards.  Omega  3 Fatty Acids are another factor your body needs to remain heart healthy.  You will get the most from salmon or <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">flax seed</a>.  Have trouble thinking about eating seeds?  Try sprinkling milled <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">flax seed</a> (powdered form) over your salad or cereal.  You wont notice the taste, little calories and all the punch of Omega  3s.</p><p>Get rid of birth control pills, coffee, tea, caffeine and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Insomnia" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Insomnia';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">sleep deprivation</a>.  All of these things will raise your blood pressure to new heights.  On the other hand Zinc, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">ginger</a> and carrot juice have been found to have significant positive heart healthy effects on your body. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Kelp</a> supplements and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/AlternativeHealingAcademy" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/AlternativeHealingAcademy';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">aromatherapy</a> also have positive effects on lowering your blood pressure but for vastly different reasons. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Kelp</a> is a supplement that works internally while <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/AlternativeHealingAcademy" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/AlternativeHealingAcademy';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">aromatherapy</a> will work to decrease your level of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stress</a> and temporarily decrease your blood pressure.</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
href="http://www.remedies4.com/download/wellness-begins-within.pdf" target=_new"><h4><b>Wellness Begins Within</h4></b></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Simply right click the ebook title above, and choose Save As to save to your desktop!&nbsp; You can find more FREE Natural Health, Wellness and Pet Ebooks at <a
href=http://www.remedies4.com/" target="_New"><strong>Remedies4.com</strong></a>!<br><hr>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/high-blood-pressure-natural-ways-to-reduce/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>7 Proven Ways to Resist the Urge to Smoke</title><link>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/7-proven-ways-to-resist-the-urge-to-smoke/</link> <comments>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/7-proven-ways-to-resist-the-urge-to-smoke/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 02:41:42 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCT</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[ Anxiety and Depression]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alternative Therapies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[quit smoking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[smoking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[stop smoking]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=954</guid> <description><![CDATA[When you decide to stop smoking the most difficult part is to resist the urges. It doesn&#8217;t matter that each craving lasts only 3-5 minutes. It&#8217;s still the whole 5 minutes to battle with your willpower! These 7 tips will help you to resist the urge to smoke (one urge at a time).
1. Remind Yourself Why You Quit
Every time you experience a craving remind yourself why you quit. It&#8217;s the excellent idea to take a blank index card and list all the reasons why you decided to quit smoking. List as many as you can, the more the better. If necessary, take the second index card. Carry them with you all the time. Every time you feel the urge to smoke take the index card and slowly read all your ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you decide to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a> the most difficult part is to resist the urges. It doesn&#8217;t matter that each craving lasts only 3-5 minutes. It&#8217;s still the whole 5 minutes to battle with your willpower! These 7 tips will help you to resist the urge to smoke (one urge at a time).</p><p>1. Remind Yourself Why You Quit</p><p>Every time you experience a craving remind yourself why you quit. It&#8217;s the excellent idea to take a blank index card and list all the reasons why you decided to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quit smoking</a>. List as many as you can, the more the better. If necessary, take the second index card. Carry them with you all the time. Every time you feel the urge to smoke take the index card and slowly read all your reasons why you decided to stop. After you finish reading your urge will pass! (If not, read them one more time or come up with more reasons.)</p><p>2. Reward Yourself</p><p>Make it a habit to reward yourself at the end of each nonsmoking week. Think of something you want (it doesn&#8217;t have to be something expensive, a nice home made meal or hot bath will work). Take the index card and write down what would you give yourself at the end of the week. When the urge comes take a look at the index card with your reward. Isn&#8217;t it worth coping for 3 minutes? <img
src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif?ba4058" alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /></p><p>3. Be prepared for your urges!</p><p>Get yourself prepared for the urge to smoke in advance. In most cases something triggers the craving (certain feelings, people, or places). You have to know what triggers the urge. Let&#8217;s do a really quick exercise. Take a blank piece of paper and divide it into 2 columns. On the one side list your triggers (like &#8220;stuck in traffic&#8221;, &#8220;drinking morning coffee&#8221;, &#8220;arguing with colleague&#8221;&#8230;) and in the second column write down the alternative course of action. For example, instead of smoking while drinking your morning coffee you could read a newspaper. Instead of smoking after the hot argument with your colleague you can take a walk around a block or write down everything you think about this person, then tier this piece of paper in shreds and throw it away. Don&#8217;t be lazy, write it down! This exercise really works!</p><p>4. Call your friend</p><p>This method works great. Call someone that can support you, who can talk with you for a couple of minutes. You can call your nonsmoking friend, or someone who&#8217;s trying to quit smoking too.</p><p>5. Distract yourself with a quick task</p><p>Think of a small task you have to do, something what would take you 5-10 minutes. Make a call, send a fax, make yourself a cup of coffee, water the plant in your office. Anything! Your task is to distract yourself until the urge will pass. (Hint: Try to find activity that makes smoking impossible)</p><p>6. Drink a Glass of Water</p><p>Take a glass of water and drink it with a straw. First of all having something in your mouth to chew on will help, second it will take you a couple of minutes to drink the whole glass and the urge will pass. Plus, don&#8217;t forget that you&#8217;re supposed to drink 8 glasses of water every day!</p><p>7. Power Tip</p><p>That&#8217;s the disgusting one, but it often works. Print a small picture of smokers&#8217; lungs (you can find one here: http://www.quitsmok ingsupport. com/lungphotos. html) and put it somewhere in your wallet. I know the view is not pretty, but something like this can stop you dead on your track from lighting up. Take a look! Really! THIS could be your lungs! You love yourself, and you respect your body. You won&#8217;t harm yourself on purpose, won&#8217;t you?</p><p>About the author</p><p>Arina is the owner of a website <a
rel="nofollow" href="http://www.how-to-quit-smoking.net" target="_new">http://www.how-to-quit-smoking.net</a>. You CAN learn how to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Quit Smoking</a> for life &#8211; from the comfort of your home &#8211; without patches, pills and gums, and, without gaining any weight or suffering a single major craving!</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=3758</guid> <description><![CDATA[Our hands and wrists have a lot of small joints that work together when we move them. When a joint in these is affected by arthritis, is makes it hard for us to move the whole hand or wrist. That being mentioned, it also means that hand arthritis may occur in different and multiple areas.
While hand arthritis is commonly disregarded by many, it is America’s leading condition that leads to disability. Arthritis is mostly common to people who are over the age of 40, however, it can also occur to those in their early twenties. Even the healthy ones have the possibility of suffering from hand arthritis.
Below are the symptoms of hand arthritis.
•    The first symptom is a mild pain in the joint, experienced as a “dull” or “burning” feeling. ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our hands and wrists have a lot of small joints that work together when we move them. When a joint in these is affected by arthritis, is makes it hard for us to move the whole hand or wrist. That being mentioned, it also means that hand arthritis may occur in different and multiple areas.</p><p>While hand arthritis is commonly disregarded by many, it is America’s leading condition that leads to disability. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Arthritis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Arthritis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Arthritis</a> is mostly common to people who are over the age of 40, however, it can also occur to those in their early twenties. Even the healthy ones have the possibility of suffering from hand arthritis.</p><p><strong>Below are the symptoms of hand arthritis.</strong></p><p>•    The first symptom is a mild pain in the joint, experienced as a “dull” or “burning” feeling. The pain increases as one continues to move the affected joint. The pain becomes more and more distinguishable after a few days. The pain is mostly noticed in the mornings. The affected area shows stiffness in the mornings, too.</p><p>•    The area affected may swell when the joint is moved as it used to be. These joints can no longer handle the same pressure and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stress</a>. Swellings indicate that they are being overexerted.</p><p>•    The joint affected will feel warm. This is because of the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">inflammation</a> inside.</p><p>•    Joints near the arthritic joint may be affected, they may become move movable than normal, or they may also affected if the hand is not well taken care of.</p><p>•    Crepitation, or the “grinding” kind of sensation in the joint affected may be experienced. Damaged cartilages, due to a trauma or disease, will rub against each other.</p><p>•    There are also instances when the joint feels “loose”.  When this is experienced, it means that the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Arthritis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Arthritis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">arthritis</a> is caused by damage in the ligaments.</p><p>•    There are also advanced cases where the joints affected appear larger than their normal size. This condition is called hypertrophic, and is an advanced case of hand arthritis.</p><p>•    Small <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Abscesses" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Abscesses';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">cysts</a> may start to develop when arthritis begins to affect the fingers’ end joints.</p><p>When the above mentioned symptoms are noticed, visit a professional and seek help. The first treatments for hand arthritis may vary, according to age, or according to the stage of the condition.</p><p><strong>The following are some of the treatments that can be done as soon as any of the symptoms discussed above is noticed.</strong></p><p>•    Exercise your hands and wrists. You can ask a professional about this. Get two boxes of bolts or nuts. Fill one of the boxes and leave the other one empty. Grab a handful of bolts or nuts, whichever you prefer, carefully hold them, and transfer them to the other hand, making sure that you are neither gripping too tightly or too loose. Try this exercise until the other box is full. This helps in exercising the joints in the hands and wrists.</p><p>•    <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Stop smoking</a>. Smoking has been proven to increase one’s risk in arthritis. A healthy diet will also help in decreasing the risks.</p><p>•    Strengthen your body with exercise, without overexerting yourself.</p><p>•    Herbal supplements that can help make the cartilages healthy can be taken.</p><p><strong>We Recommend:</strong></p><p>Arthritis is not a ‘natural part of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Aging" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Aging';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">aging</a>’. Over 100 forms are preventable and potentially curable. Providing the body with the correct nutrients to help this process is a significant step in the right direction in achieving this objective. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/ArthritEze" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='arthrit-eze';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Arthrit-Eze</a> is probably the most advanced natural formula on the market today. It offers potential relief and rejuvenation for all forms of arthritis, safely, naturally and without side effects. Our R &amp; D team has researched each ingredient in the formula…at molecular level to ensure synergy and maximum efficacy. These ingredients have been combined into a single product tablet. It is arguably the most effective natural formula of its type in the world. Unlike many prescription products for arthritis, <a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=3658</guid> <description><![CDATA[Bronchitis is a condition wherein air passages into the lungs are inflamed. It can either be chronic or acute. Acute bronchitis is caused by viral infection which begins in the sinuses or nose spreading to the air passages. It can be only considered a chronic bronchitis if the cough progress on the sputum for a minimum of three months within a year. Nevertheless, chronic bronchitis most often affects smokers. In some cases, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is diagnosed.
Both types of bronchitis display different symptoms. In acute bronchitis, wheezing, fever, fatigue, sore throat, cough producing mucus, and chest burning sensation are obvious. In chronic bronchitis, wheezing, chronic cough producing excessive mucus, inability to breath, blue-tinged lips, and swelling of the ankle, leg, and feet.
Virus causes acute bronchitis as well as ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bronchitis is a condition wherein air passages into the lungs are inflamed. It can either be chronic or acute. Acute bronchitis is caused by viral infection which begins in the sinuses or nose spreading to the air passages. It can be only considered a chronic bronchitis if the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cough" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cough';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">cough</a> progress on the sputum for a minimum of three months within a year. Nevertheless, chronic bronchitis most often affects smokers. In some cases, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/COPD" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/COPD';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">COPD</a> (<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/COPD" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/COPD';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">chronic obstructive pulmonary disease</a>) is diagnosed.</p><p>Both types of bronchitis display different symptoms. In acute <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Bronchitis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Bronchitis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">bronchitis</a>, wheezing, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Fever" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Fever';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">fever</a>, fatigue, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/SoreThroat" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/SoreThroat';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">sore throat</a>, cough producing mucus, and chest burning sensation are obvious. In chronic bronchitis, wheezing, chronic <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cough" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cough';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">cough</a> producing <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ExcessivePhlegm" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ExcessivePhlegm';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">excessive mucus</a>, inability to breath, blue-tinged lips, and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">swelling</a> of the ankle, leg, and feet.</p><p>Virus causes acute bronchitis as well as bacteria. In general, acute bronchitis can be transmitted from one person to another. Chronic bronchitis is caused by cigarette smoking and long-term exposure to irritants including grain and dust and air pollution.</p><p>The doctor listens to your back and chest, examines your throat, draws blood, and takes cultures of lung secretions during check ups. If there is a possibility of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/COPD" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/COPD';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">COPD</a> or <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Pneumonia" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Pneumonia';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">pneumonia</a>, the doctor can require you to undergo a chest x-ray.</p><p>Preventive care must be incorporated to avoid acute and chronic <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Bronchitis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Bronchitis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">bronchitis</a>. The simplest way is to keep away from irritants and air <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Toxicity" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Toxicity';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">pollutants</a>. Yearly <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Flu" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Flu';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">flu</a> and pneumococcal <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Vaccinations" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Vaccinations';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">vaccination</a> is advised to prevent <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Infection" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Infection';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">infection</a> leading to chronic bronchitis exacerbation or acute bronchitis.</p><p>The treatment approach also varies. Generally, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ViralInfections" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ViralInfections';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">viruses</a> are cleared within seven to ten days in acute bronchitis. You can take cough medications containing expectorants, use humidifiers, and drink lots of fluids to relieve symptoms. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Infection" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Infection';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Infections</a> due to bacteria must be consulted first to your doctor. It is not recommended to take medicines without proper prescriptions. Most often, the doctors prescribe antibiotics. Others include bronchodilators, like Albuterol which can help in opening your airways and corticosteroids which is inhaled or taken orally to reduce <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">inflammation</a> and mucus.</p><p>Changing your lifestyle is also a helpful remedy. You need to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a>. If possible, utilize a steam or humidifier in your bathroom. Make it a habit to drink lots of water and other fluids. If your <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Infection" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Infection';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">infection</a> is active, take your rest. Oxygen therapy at home can be also done if the levels of oxygen in your body are low due to chronic bronchitis.</p><p>Dietary and nutrition supplements are also recommended. Food experimentation can be done to see if changing your diet is effective or not in alleviating chronic bronchitis symptoms. Keeping careful records regarding how you feel. Eating dairy products should be lessened to reduce mucus production. Try avoiding milk, eggs, nuts, preservatives, additives, and food coloring. Instead, try adding garlic and onions.</p><p>Scientific studies revealed that NAC or N-Acetyl-Cysteine can help in dissolving mucus as well as improve symptoms of chronic bronchitis. Zinc supplementation can enhance the activity of your <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ImmuneSystem" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ImmuneSystem';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">immune system</a>. It also protects you from infections including <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Infection" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Infection';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">infections</a> of the upper respiratory system and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Colds" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Colds';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">colds</a>. Other supplements include bromalein, quercetin, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/eVitamins" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='vitamin c';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">vitamin c</a>, and lactobacillus which also prevent the person from catching infections and relieve bronchitis symptoms.</p><p>Using herbs is proven to strengthen and treat diseases for many years. However, herbs may contain substances that are active. It may produce side effects upon interactions with other medications, supplements, or herbs. Herbs must be taken with proper prescription from a knowledgeable practitioner of herbal medications.</p><p>Barberry or berberis <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Acne" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Acne';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">vulgaris</a> helps improve immunity and fight infections. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Eucalyptus</a> is good for treating common <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Colds" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Colds';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">colds</a> and coughs. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Eucalyptus</a> oil helps in loosening the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ExcessivePhlegm" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ExcessivePhlegm';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">phlegm</a>. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Peppermint</a>  is effective as decongestants. It contains <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">menthol</a>, thinning the mucus like an expectorant.  It provides calming and soothing effects for dry coughs and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/SoreThroat" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/SoreThroat';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">sore throats</a>. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Slippery elm</a>  is recognized by the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Authority) as an effective and safe remedy for respiratory symptoms and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/SoreThroat" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/SoreThroat';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">sore throat</a>. Stinging nettle also acts as an expectorant having anti-viral properties.</p><p>Homeopathy in some cases are applicable provided with standard medical attention. It is because physical, psychological, and emotional makeup of a person are taken into consideration before the procedure.</p><p>However, recovery chances of the patient are good using these remedies if bronchitis is diagnosed on each early stage.</p><p><strong>We Recommend:</strong></p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/BronchoSoothe" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/BronchoSoothe';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">BronchoSoothe</a> is a proven, safe and effective natural remedy that contains a combination of biochemic tissue salts which promotes easy, comfortable and normal breathing for bronchitis and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Asthma" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Asthma';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">asthma</a> sufferers. Regular use ensures systemic balance of biochemic tissue salts in the body, optimizes health at the cellular level, relieves symptoms of disease, restores health and <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Metabolism" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Metabolism';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">metabolism</a>.  Formulated by a clinical pschologist, this remedy is pharmacetuically manufactured to the highest standards. This remedy can be combined with <a
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How can the repetition of a word or a few words have the capacity to bring about such miraculous results? It is all based on a simple psychological principle, &#8220;as you think, so you become.&#8221;
If you someone tells you &#8220;You&#8217;re stupid,&#8221; that&#8217;s of course a bad insult and will hurt you. However if you start to think &#8220;I am stupid,&#8221; and keep repeating this phrase over and over, then ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These days whenever a politician repeats a promise over and over again commentators say that this promise has become a &#8220;mantra&#8221; for that politician. For the journalists, the word &#8220;mantra&#8221; means a meaningless phrase that is repeated endlessly. For yogis however, a mantra is a word or collection of words, which has the power of liberating a human being from all limitations.</p><p>How can the repetition of a word or a few words have the capacity to bring about such miraculous results? It is all based on a simple psychological principle, &#8220;as you think, so you become.&#8221;</p><p>If you someone tells you &#8220;You&#8217;re stupid,&#8221; that&#8217;s of course a bad insult and will hurt you. However if you start to think &#8220;I am stupid,&#8221; and keep repeating this phrase over and over, then that is far worse. When someone tells you that you are stupid, then this is a negative outer-suggestion. When you start to think about it, then you are giving yourself, a negative auto-suggestion. If you keep thinking in a negative way, then your personal development will be harmed.</p><p>Meditation mantras have a positive meaning. They remind you that your true nature is something great: pure consciousness and boundless love. If you start to think about the best part of your being, you will begin to have more confidence in yourself and this will become apparent in your actions.</p><p>However, many people have read philosophical, spiritual or self-help books explaining these ideas, and yet they never realize these great truths in their everyday reality. It is not enough to just think about a good idea once, and then close the book. You need to think in a concentrated and systematic manner over a period of time in order to get results.</p><p>Meditation mantras have a special quality that helps in the task of concentrated, positive thinking: their very vibration has the capacity to concentrate and focus your mind. Some sounds, such as power drill breaking a pavement, can upset you greatly, while other sounds, like soothing music, can transport you to another world.</p><p>The syllables and words used in meditation mantras have been chosen according their sonic capacity, and they greatly aid the task of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChildADD" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChildADD';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">concentration</a> and contemplation, as well as carrying a positive meaning.</p><p>In order to get the benefits from mantra meditation, you need to meditate regularly with a mantra that has a positive meaning and the capacity to help you concentrate. You need to do it on a regular basis, sitting silently two times a day for a period of 10 to 30 minutes.</p><p>It sounds easy, but the common experience of most people is that as you sit and try to think about one word or one phrase, your mind is quickly filled with many other thoughts; thoughts about work, financial problems, disputes with people and all kinds of other matters. When this happens, and it certainly will, then you have to bring your mind back to the mantra. Meditation is a process where you concentrate on the mantra and its meaning for as long as you can, and when you mind wanders, you bring it back.</p><p>Keep doing it, and you will attain an improved capacity to concentrate and deep inner peace.</p><p>It may still sound too good to be true, and some intellectuals scoff at the alleged power of a mantra. Once, a renowned Indian yogi came to America and delivered many lectures on this subject. In one of the lectures he was challenged by someone in the audience who said that it was not possible for a single word to deliver the results that the yogi promised. The yogi turned to the man, who was a distinguished professor and said &#8220;You fool!&#8221;</p><p>The professor turned red, and began to shout at the yogi, who calmly watched the professor unwind.</p><p>The yogi then addressed the professor and said: &#8220;Now can you understand the power of a single word? All I did was utter the word &#8220;fool&#8221; and your behavior was changed in an instant!</p><p>About the Author</p><p>Dada Vedaprajinananda has been practicing and teaching yoga and meditation for the past 35 years. He is the webmaster of the <a
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As you read this, you are probably filled with anxiety with the very thought of being without that reassuring packet of cigarettes in your bag or pocket! You might have been smoking for years. Maybe this is the first time you are seriously considering &#8220;giving up&#8221; or perhaps you have tried before and failed. Whatever the case may be &#8211; don&#8217;t be discouraged, you are one of millions!
In my opinion, not enough recognition is given to the fact that nicotine dependency is a serious addiction! Many people see cigarette smoking as a &#8220;Bad Habit&#8221; and feel that smokers should be able to &#8220;just stop&#8221;! Although there are many gums, sprays and patches available to help the person gradually wean him/herself off the cigarettes, most ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Help yourself to give up Smoking </strong></p><p>As you read this, you are probably filled with <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">anxiety</a> with the very thought of being without that reassuring packet of cigarettes in your bag or pocket! You might have been smoking for years. Maybe this is the first time you are seriously considering &#8220;giving up&#8221; or perhaps you have tried before and failed. Whatever the case may be &#8211; don&#8217;t be discouraged, you are one of millions!</p><p>In my opinion, not enough recognition is given to the fact that nicotine dependency is a serious addiction! Many people see cigarette smoking as a &#8220;Bad Habit&#8221; and feel that smokers should be able to &#8220;just stop&#8221;! Although there are many gums, sprays and patches available to help the person gradually wean him/herself off the cigarettes, most smokers are expected to &#8220;go it alone&#8221;, be crabby for a few weeks and then be fine! If they fail, the insinuation is that they are weak, indulgent, inconsiderate, etc. The medical and moral support and understanding given to other substance abusers (e.g. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AlcoholAddiction" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AlcoholAddiction';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">alcoholics</a>, crack addicts, etc) is usually not forthcoming for those who are struggling to overcome nicotine dependency.</p><p>Hopefully, this article will fill that gap a little. Nothing on earth will make it easy and effortless &#8211; but, if you are serious about giving up and follow the advice given here, you will find that you stand a better chance of being successful.</p><p>Think about why you want to give up. Like all addictions, YOU are the one that must want to quit. If you are quitting because someone else wants you to or is pressurizing you to, your chances of success are greatly diminished. YOU must want to do it, for reasons that are YOURS.</p><p>One of the most compelling reasons to give up smoking is that cigarettes are detrimental to your health.</p><p><strong>Here are some sobering facts:</strong></p><p>1. Smoking is the most important risk factor for cancer and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">heart disease</a>. In fact, statistics show that smokers are about three to five times more likely to contract cancer or heart disease than non-smokers. (Tobacco smoke contains more than 4000 chemicals and 50 of these have been identified as carcinogens).<br
/> 2. Not only do smokers have a far greater risk of contracting lung cancer, but they also have increased rates of other cancers, including cancer of the mouth, larynx, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas, liver, cervix, stomach, colon and rectum. Smokers are also at greater risk for leukemia.<br
/> 3. The overall cancer death rates for smokers are twice as high as those of non-smokers. The more cigarettes you smoke and the longer you smoke for,the greater the risk.<br
/> 4. Smoking contributes significantly to the development of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">high blood pressure</a> and <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">heart disease</a>.<br
/> 5. Smoking causeschronic lung disorders like <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Asthma" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Asthma';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">asthma</a> and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Bronchitis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Bronchitis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">bronchitis</a>.</p><p><strong>Heard enough? Well, here are some more!</strong></p><p>1. Smoking causes premature wrinkling, especially of the face.<br
/> 2. Smokers have yellow teeth, and foul smelling breath, hair and clothes.<br
/> 3. Smoking causes <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ED" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ED';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">erectile dysfunction</a> in men and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/LowLibido" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/LowLibido';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">low libido</a> in men and women. It can also contribute towards difficulties in falling pregnant and birth defects.<br
/> 4. Smoking deprives the body of oxygen, leading to fatigue and low <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChildADD" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChildADD';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">concentration</a> levels.<br
/> 5. At current prices, smoking is very bad for your bank balance! Think of what you could do with the money you spend on cigarettes!</p><p>These are only a few of the known <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">dangers of smoking</a> that pertain to the individual. Still not convinced?</p><p><strong>Then think of this:</strong></p><p>Not only is smoking bad for you, but it is also bad for your family and those around you! For example, children of smokers are far more likely to develop <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Asthma" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Asthma';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">asthma</a> and other chronic respiratory <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Infection" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Infection';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">infections</a> than those of non-smokers. They are also more prone to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Colds" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Colds';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">colds</a> and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Flu" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Flu';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">flu</a> and lose more time off school. Exposed to second hand tobacco smoke on a daily basis, these children also have higher risks of developing all the cancers, disorders and other medical conditions mentioned above. In addition, you are a role model for your child and are not teaching them good health habits when you continue to smoke in the face of overwhelming evidence regarding the serious health hazards associated with smoking. If you don&#8217;t do it yourself, do it for your kids!</p><p><strong>So what&#8217;s new?</strong></p><p>Most people who are reading this ebooklet have heard all of this before. When they stop and think about it (which they try not to do), they cannot avoid the fact that the only sensible thing to do is to stop the habit. In fact, research has shown that the majority of smokers over the age of 30 would like to stop smoking. Many of them have tried and failed. This brings us back to Square One.</p><p><strong>The <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/NativeRemedies" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='native remedies';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Native Remedies</a> Stop Smoking Ultra Pack </strong></p><p>At Native Remedies, we have all had personal experience of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/NicotineAddiction" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/NicotineAddiction';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">nicotine addiction</a> and withdrawal. As a psychologist, I have also counseled many people who have struggled to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a>. As an ex-smoker, I understand the difficulties involved, as well as the feelings of failure and frustration experienced every time you try and fail to stop smoking. I understand how stressed you feel when you read about the health hazards of smoking, the feelings of irritation when other people point them out to you &#8211; as well as the feelings of guilt around endangering the lives of your loved ones who are exposed to your second hand smoke.</p><p>Considering the huge cost that smoking imposes on our own lives, those of our children and the economy of the country, it is surprising that there is not more support for smokers who want to give up. Nicotine withdrawal is no joke and cigarettes can be more difficult to give up than many other dangerous drugs.</p><p>To help you, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/NativeRemedies" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='native remedies';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Native Remedies</a> has worked together with experts in the field to provide help in the form of specially formulated natural remedies combined with a free step-by-step program to support and guide you through the process of nicotine withdrawal.</p><p><strong>Natural Remedies Can Help</strong></p><p>Natural remedies can help to prevent depression associated with nicotine withdrawal, reduce nicotine craving and soothe the restlessness, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">irritability</a> and volatile moods often felt by people trying to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quit smoking</a>.</p><p>Unlike some nicotine withdrawal programs, the Native Remedies Stop Smoking Ultra Pack does not include nicotine substitutes like nicotine gums, sprays, patches, etc. Apart from the fact that nicotine is the &#8216;enemy&#8217;, using nicotine substitutes may help with craving in the short term, but can also lead to relapse in the long term. Our aim is to keep you nicotine free and we want you to start out that way!</p><p>Other programs advocate the use of synthetic anti-depressant drugs or even tranquillizers to help control the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">depression</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">anxiety</a> and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MoodSwings" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MoodSwings';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">mood swings</a> that can send you right back to the cigarettes. While this approach does have some merit, it is also true that there are very effective natural substitutes for the synthetic antidepressants and tranquillizers &#8211; which can offer the same benefits without the side effects and potential for addiction. After all &#8211; you are fighting one addiction and do not want to replace it with another!</p><p>With this in mind, Native Remedies has formulated three natural remedies to help address all the major problems associated with nicotine withdrawal. Although they are all excellent stand alone products, Rx-Hale tablets, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CraveRx" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='crave-rx';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Crave-Rx</a> Drops and Triple Complex NicoTonic tissue salts are designed to work together and are recommended for use as part of a holistic treatment program.</p><p>1. Rx-Hale Tablets are specially formulated to prepare your body to stop smoking and are begun one month before you want to stop. They contain a unique combination of herbs which are well known for their anti-depressant and calming effect and include chromium to help prevent the tendency to overeat as a substitute for cigarettes. Taken during the month before you <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/RxHale" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='rx-hale';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Rx-Hale</a> Tablets ensure that your efforts to stop smoking are not foiled by <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/NicoTonic" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='nicotonic';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">NicoTonic</a> is a complex biochemic tissue salt formulation to assist with the &#8216;short fuse&#8217; syndrome so frequently associated with nicotine withdrawal. Triple Complex NicoTonic helps to prevent <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">irritability</a>, temper outbursts and restlessness and ensures a calmer and more successful path to a cigarette free life! It does this by promoting the bio-availability of nutrients, hormones and bio-chemicals that are usually depleted by the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stress</a> of nicotine and drug withdrawal. Presented in convenient sucking tablets which are dissolved under the tongue when needed, Triple Complex NicoTonic can be taken as many times per day as necessary.</p><p><strong>STEP ONE: (Four Weeks)</strong></p><p>Preparation is important!! Follow these steps. During this first four weeks you can continue to smoke.</p><p>1. Determine your Quit Date! You must set a Quit Date no less than one month away. This gives you four weeks to prepare for beginning nicotine withdrawal.<br
/> 2. Start using Rx-Hale Tablets one month before your Quit Date to prevent depression and anxiety and to stabilize <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">blood sugar</a> levels and prevent weight gain. Remember to use them every day as directed! Every time you take a dose, remind yourself that you are on the road to recovery from <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/NicotineAddiction" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/NicotineAddiction';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">nicotine addiction</a>!<br
/> 3. Make a list of all the reasons why you want to stop smoking and read this list every day. Glue it to the door of your fridge, your computer monitor and the mirror in the bathroom.<br
/> 4. Tell at least 10 people that you are going to stop smoking on your Quit Date.<br
/> 5. Identify times and places which you associate with cigarettes e.g. after a meal, first thing in the morning, when you are driving, watching TV, etc. During the first four weeks, DO NOT smoke during these times and at these places &#8211; although you can smoke elsewhere. If you smoke in front of the TV, get up and smoke in the kitchen. If you smoke in bed when you wake up, get out of bed and smoke after you have dressed. If you smoke after a meal, wait for 30 minutes and do something else in the meanwhile. If you light up as soon as you get into the car, rather smoke before and after your journey. If you smoke while speaking on the telephone, hang up if you need to have a cigarette. This helps you to break the &#8216;habit smoking&#8217; while still allowing you to smoke.<br
/> 6. Start an <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">exercise program</a> and/or start a new hobby. Regular exercise helps tremendously to improve mood and motivation levels and also gets you feeling healthy and more confident. People who exercise regularly have a running start over those who don&#8217;t when it comes to beating the smoking habit! It doesn&#8217;t matter what you do &#8211; just do it every day for at least 30 minutes. Take up an interesting hobby, preferably one that you can do with your hands &#8211; but any hobby will do. Be prepared to invest money in exercise and a new hobby &#8211; you will have some to spare because you are not smoking!</p><p>STEP TWO: (Four Weeks) Quit Date arrives! NO MORE SMOKING!</p><p>1. Throw away, trash or burn all cigarettes, ashtrays, lighters and anything associated with smoking!<br
/> 2. Remind everyone that you have now officially stopped smoking.<br
/> 3. Continue using Rx-Hale Tablets and being taking Crave-Rx Drops three to six times daily to reduce nicotine craving, control appetite and prevent the weight gain often associated with quitting.<br
/> 4. If you experience <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MoodSwings" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MoodSwings';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">mood swings</a> or a &#8216;short fuse syndrome&#8217;, suck Triple Complex NicoTonic Tablets whenever needed to reduce restlessness, bad mood and agitation.<br
/> 5. Ask a friend or family member to be your &#8216;buddy&#8217; during the next few weeks, preferably one who has also stopped smoking. He or she needs to be &#8216;on call&#8217; for emergency phone calls, walks, talks and visits for those moments when craving becomes just too tough to manage alone. If possible, email or phone this buddy every night before you go to bed. Just a short message to say &#8216;I made it today&#8217; does wonders and holds you accountable to someone else besides yourself. If you are tempted to smoke, read the list you have made of reasons why you want to stop and promise yourself you will not have a cigarette before first speaking to your buddy.<br
/> 6. Continue with your exercise program and hobby.<br
/> 7. Instead of smoking, chew on raw vegetables like carrots or chew sugarless chewing gum. If your fingers are <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Pruritis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Pruritis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">itching</a> to hold a cigarette, play with a pencil, some &#8216;worry beads&#8217; or a cool smooth stone.<br
/> 8. Take one day at a time! This is important. Every morning tell yourself that your goal for the day is to complete it without cigarettes.<br
/> 9. Reward yourself at the end of this month with a gift equal in value to the money that you would have spent on cigarettes.<br
/> . Go out and celebrate with your &#8216;buddy&#8217;, friends and family. Making four weeks without cigarettes is a BIG DEAL and means that you have beaten the physical addiction to nicotine.</p><p>STEP THREE: Now that you are a Non-Smoker, maintenance is essential!! Physical addiction to most substances is &#8216;cured&#8217; after 3 or 4 weeks. Now you have to overcome the psychological addiction!</p><p>1. Continue with Rx-Hale Tablets and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CraveRx" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='crave rx';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Crave Rx</a> Drops for at least 6 months. If you feel restless or irritable, suck a Triple Complex NicoTonic Tablet to calm yourself.<br
/> 2. Don&#8217;t let your <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">exercise program</a> slip.<br
/> 3. Be on guard all the time &#8211; &#8216;only&#8217; one cigarette is one cigarette too many for any Quitter! If anyone offers you a cigarette, say &#8216;No thanks &#8211; I don&#8217;t smoke!&#8217; and mean it!<br
/> 4. Reward yourself at the end of every month. Celebrate your Quitting Anniversary every month.<br
/> 5. Whenever you feel stressed or tense, practice deep breathing exercises or listen to some soothing music.<br
/> 6. Realize that the danger is not past. Although the craving for cigarettes becomes weaker and weaker as time goes by, ex-smokers report that the thought of having a cigarette still pops into their minds years after they have stopped. When that happens, visualize a big red STOP sign and say &#8216;NO&#8217;! As a nicotine addict, you can NEVER again have a cigarette. Never give up giving up!</p><p><strong>What if I have a cigarette?</strong></p><p>Well, what if you don&#8217;t?</p><p>But seriously, if you do &#8220;slip up&#8221; and have a cigarette, don&#8217;t say, &#8220;Oh No, I failed &#8211; I&#8217;m a smoker again&#8221;. Tell yourself &#8220;One cigarette doesn&#8217;t make a smoker &#8211; I am a Non-Smoker, who had ONE cigarette and I am not going to have another one!&#8221; Put out the cigarette as soon as you can, forgive yourself (just this once) and move on as a non-smoker.</p><p>So, there you have it! You CAN stop smoking. Using Rx-Hale Tablets, Crave-Rx Drops, Triple Complex <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/NicoTonic" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='nicotonic';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">NicoTonic</a> and the Native Remedies <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/RxHale" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='rx-hale';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Rx-Hale</a> No-More-Smoking Program you can also enjoy the health and beauty benefits of being NICOTINE FREE!</p><p>Keep smiling!</p><p><em>Michele Carelse is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Counselor with more than 15 years experience. She runs her own private practice in Cape Town, South Africa.</em></p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
href="http://www.remedies4.com/download/glycemic-101-how-control-glycemic-index-rest-life.pdf" target=_new"><h4><b>Glycemic 101: How to Control Your Glycemic Index for the Rest of Your Life</h4></b></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Simply right click the ebook title above, and choose Save As to save to your desktop!&nbsp; You can find more FREE Natural Health, Wellness and Pet Ebooks at <a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/general/medical-treatments-for-bad-habits/</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/medical-treatments-for-bad-habits/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ailmentAddictions.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>Can bad habits be cured through medical treatments?  Some say yes; they have succeeded in overcoming their addictions through science.  There are many medical treatments for smokers and others who want to block their cravings.
For smokers, there is a variety of nicotine replacement options.  Nicotine patches are probably the most popular for bad smoking habits. They can be adhered to the skin and forgotten until the end of the day.
Or, if you are a person who suffers morning cravings, you can wear the patch all night.  In any case, you do not have to be constantly thinking about your smoking.
Nicotine gum is also used by many people with these bad habits.  It is handy for those who like to do something with their mouths.  ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
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class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7067" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ailmentAddictions.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="213" height="249" /></a>Can bad habits be cured through medical treatments?  Some say yes; they have succeeded in overcoming their addictions through science.  There are many medical treatments for smokers and others who want to block their cravings.</p><p>For smokers, there is a variety of nicotine replacement options.  Nicotine patches are probably the most popular for bad smoking habits. They can be adhered to the skin and forgotten until the end of the day.</p><p>Or, if you are a person who suffers morning cravings, you can wear the patch all night.  In any case, you do not have to be constantly thinking about your smoking.</p><p>Nicotine gum is also used by many people with these bad habits.  It is handy for those who like to do something with their mouths.  It cuts their urge to smoke at the same time.  You just chew it for awhile, and then place it in between your cheek and gum.  The nicotine will enter your bloodstream.  Nicotine lozenges work much the same way.</p><p>You can get nicotine nasal sprays and nicotine inhalers through your doctor by prescription.  The spray delivers an instant burst of nicotine to the system.  The inhaler gives users an experience somewhat like smoking.  It helps to wean you from your bad habits.</p><p>The downside of nicotine replacement is that you cannot cheat when you are using it.  If you smoke when you are wearing a nicotine patch, for instance, you can trigger an episode of very <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">high blood pressure</a> at the very least.  Your health will be in danger if you keep your bad habits up.</p><p>Many people now use prescription medications for relieving the destruction of these bad habits.  Zyban has been used for several years now as a stop-smoking aid.  This medication is also an anti-depressant.  It helps to eliminate the urge to smoke.</p><p>It does not hurt your health (any more than smoking ever did) to smoke or use nicotine patches while using Zyban.  However, many people report that they just do not feel like smoking any more.</p><p>Chantrix, or varenicline, is a newer medication for those who wish to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quit smoking</a>.  It eases withdrawal symptoms and makes smoking less pleasurable afterwards.  It has been shown to be even more effective than Zyban.  It also has been show to help with <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AlcoholAddiction" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AlcoholAddiction';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">alcohol addiction</a>.  This is helpful since many people drink and smoke in the same situations.</p><p>Addictive gambling is another of the bad habits that afflicts many adults.  Gamblers seem to have cognitive distortions that prompt them to keep gambling until their money is gone.  There may be some physical basis for this.  There is now a new medication being studied that is supposed to curb those urges.</p><p>For some serious bad habits of opiate addiction, methadone has been used for over thirty years.  It controls withdrawal symptoms that come on after quitting heroin, morphine, or similar drugs.  It has a well-documented history of success.</p><p>While drug treatments of bad habits have their problems, there are some advantages, too.  It seems that many of the treatments have helped people to stop addictive behaviors.  This is not automatic, but comes with the medication along with a determined effort.</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=3861</guid> <description><![CDATA[Your heart can fail to work when it is unable to pump effectively the blood to the rest of the body. It can happen for a variety of reasons including coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, cardiomyopathy, and also because of valveular heart disease.
Coronary artery disease is when there is an impaired functioning of the heart muscles. The result is that the heart becomes weak, resulting in heart failure. Balloon angioplasty or bypass surgery is the usual treatments for heart failure. Progressive heart failure usually results in &#8220;end stage heart failure&#8221; and death.
If a person has long-term untreated high blood pressure that can lead to heart failure when the heart becomes enlarged.
Cardiomyopathy is when the heart muscle becomes progressively weak and the heart is unable to pump blood properly. Cardiomyopathy ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your heart can fail to work when it is unable to pump effectively the blood to the rest of the body. It can happen for a variety of reasons including <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Arteriosclerosis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Arteriosclerosis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">coronary artery disease</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">high blood pressure</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cardiomyopathy" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cardiomyopathy';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">cardiomyopathy</a>, and also because of valveular heart disease.</p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/arteriosclerosis-hardening" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/arteriosclerosis-hardening';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Coronary artery disease</a> is when there is an impaired functioning of the heart muscles. The result is that the heart becomes weak, resulting in heart failure. Balloon angioplasty or bypass surgery is the usual treatments for heart failure. Progressive heart failure usually results in &#8220;end stage heart failure&#8221; and death.</p><p>If a person has long-term untreated <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">high blood pressure</a> that can lead to heart failure when the heart becomes enlarged.</p><p>Cardiomyopathy is when the heart muscle becomes progressively weak and the heart is unable to pump blood properly. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cardiomyopathy" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cardiomyopathy';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Cardiomyopathy</a> can result from a <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ViralInfections" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ViralInfections';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">viral infection</a>. If the patient is unable to recover, heart failure results.</p><p>Valveular heart disease can be caused by Rheumatic heart disease. Degenerative heart valve disease is more common than Rheumatic heart disease. When the heart valves fail to function properly an enlarged heart and progressive heart failure will result. Surgical treatment is usually what cardiologist will recommend for valveular heart disease in order to surgically repair or replace the damaged heart valves.</p><p>Cardiologist will tell their patients that prevention of heart disease is easier than treatment for heart disease. Some heart disease risk factors are controllable in other words you can reverse the risk factors such as the risk factor of smoking.</p><p>You can <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quit smoking</a> in order to reduce this risk. The risk factors of high blood pressure and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HighCholesterol" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HighCholesterol';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">high cholesterol</a> can be controlled with medication, dietary changes and exercises.</p><p>Approximately 2.5 million individuals in the UK have <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">heart disease</a> and approximately 12.6 million Americans have <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">heart disease</a>. The most common risk factors for heart disease in those who died from heart failure were <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CholestNatural" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CholestNatural';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">high cholesterol</a>, high blood pressure, smoking and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">diabetes</a>. There is one American woman dying of heart failure every minute as a result of heart disease.</p><p>There is something you can do about heart failure. Protect your heart. If you have high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, or <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">diabetes</a> see your doctor regularly, monitor your disease closely and do your entire can to manage and control your disease so that you can prevent heart failure. If you smoke, quit&#8230;period.</p><p><strong>We Recommend:</strong></p><p><strong><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CraveRx" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='crave-rx';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Crave-Rx</a></strong> is a natural, safe, and effective herbal <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a> medication that controls nicotine craving, severe nicotine withdrawal symptoms, and nicotine withdrawal duration without using harmful and expensive nicotine products!</p><p>This remedy contains a unique combination of selected herbal ingredients which have been clinically proven to reduce the craving for nicotine due to their balancing effect on the brain chemicals known to be associated with addiction.</p><p><strong><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CraveRx" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='crave-rx';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Crave-Rx</a> Drops </strong>also contain herbs which will help to prevent the sugar cravings and compensatory overeating which often cause people to go back to cigarettes due to unwanted weight gain. Now you can safely <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a> without gaining weight!</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
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align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/smoking-300x202.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>Researchers and scientists have a good grasp of the multitude of diseases and illnesses which are caused are significantly linked with cigarette smoking.  The cost of these illnesses and conditions runs in the billions of dollars each year for both insurance companies and employers.  In an effort to increase the numbers of individuals who are able to quit smoking successfully, many different quit smoking programs have developed over the years.
Some of these programs are online and some of these programs are off-line.  Some programs use a common method called &#8220;cold turkey&#8221; where the individual stops using cigarettes immediately without the aid of any medication or other supported devices, and other programs incorporate the use of medications or alternative medicine products.
Some of the more recent research has shown ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
rel="attachment wp-att-12863" href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/quit-smoking-programs/smoking/"><img
class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-12863" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/smoking-300x202.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="300" height="202" /></a>Researchers and scientists have a good grasp of the multitude of diseases and illnesses which are caused are significantly linked with cigarette smoking.  The cost of these illnesses and conditions runs in the billions of dollars each year for both insurance companies and employers.  In an effort to increase the numbers of individuals who are able to quit smoking successfully, many different <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quit smoking</a> programs have developed over the years.</p><p>Some of these programs are online and some of these programs are off-line.  Some programs use a common method called &#8220;cold turkey&#8221; where the individual stops using cigarettes immediately without the aid of any medication or other supported devices, and other programs incorporate the use of medications or alternative medicine products.</p><p>Some of the more recent research has shown that it doesn&#8217;t really matter which program is used to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a>, it is the support mechanism involved which is the ultimate factor in determining whether or not an individual will be successful.  The importance to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quit smoking</a>, and the impact it has on the overall health of an individual, does not stop after the age of 65.  In fact, the ultimate aim of Medicare, used for individuals over the age of 65, is to help seniors quit smoking.</p><p>Researchers have learned that smoking cessation is beneficial at any age, even after years of heavy smoking.  When individuals <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a> to significantly impact, and reduce, their risk of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">cardiovascular disease</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stroke" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stroke';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stroke</a> and lung disease.  The Medicare stop smoking program was designed to help policymakers identify the best ways in which Medicare could financially cover smoking cessation interventions and not significantly impact not only the health of seniors but also the financial outlay of the Medicare program.</p><p>One off-line program that is available is through the Mayo Clinic which offers a nicotine dependence Center and an inpatient program for quitting.  They offer individual counseling, an eight-day residential program while individuals are withdrawing from nicotine in a work site program for companies.  Although a bit pricey, there reported success rate after one year is very high, at 23 to 45% depending upon the program.  These numbers are well above the average rate reported for other programs.</p><p>Another inpatient program is run by St. Helena Hospital in California.  This residential program runs for approximately 7 days and includes many of the bells and whistles that the Mayo Clinic offers.</p><p>If an inpatient stay is not in your budget then you&#8217;ll want to check out the support groups offered at Nicotine Anonymous meetings found around the country.  These support group meetings include actual warm bodies, which can be more comforting than finding support through the computer screen.  The Nicotine Anonymous groups are run on the classic 12 step programs, borrowed from <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AlcoholAddiction" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AlcoholAddiction';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Alcoholics</a> Anonymous.  Just like its counterpart, the meetings are free and run entirely by volunteers.</p><p>If you&#8217;d like to try an online support group they are available for individuals of all ages.  Quit 4 life is a program runs specifically aimed at the youth. QuitNet is a huge online site run by Boston University.  It has an excellent reputation any successful in support of quitting program who have thousands of successful graduates.</p><p>If the computer screen is not your choice but you also are not sure about attending meetings you can investigate the use of free live phone support acts 1- 800 &#8212; quit now.  Here you can talk with a trained counselor at a friendly staff person who will offer you a choice of free services and help you find support either in your community or through one-on-one counseling over the phone.  The National Cancer Institute also offers a smoking quit line at 1-877-44U-QUIT.</p><p>The American Lung Association also runs a free popular smoking cessation program that helps individuals stay committed to their goal.  They offer assignments and support with the promise that if you complete all the assignments you increase your chances of remaining smoke-free for the rest of her life.</p><p>All of these programs are the supportive and of a quit smoking or smoking cessation program.  In addition you can speak with your primary care physician about the medications which may be available in order to support your body through nicotine withdrawal.  Some medications are skills while others deliver nicotine through a patch.  Another option which consists in a slower withdrawal from nicotine are the use of electronic cigarettes.  These smokeless cigarettes deliver nicotine into smokers lungs at a reducing rate over time while reducing &#8220;smoke&#8221; that has no chemicals or toxins.</p><p>These are only a few of the current smoking cessation programs that are available throughout the country, and throughout the world.  Although smoking has been declining in rates over the last 40 years in the United States the rate of smokers has actually increased throughout the world.  Only by offering smokers support, motivation and an adequate reason for quitting are we able to make a significant impact on the health and wellness of individuals throughout the world.</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/dry-mouth-treatment-evista-zyban-nexium/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Dry mouth is caused by many things and can cause bad breath; in fact they often are symptoms that are found simultaneously.  Because there are a variety of ways dry mouth is caused it shouldnt be surprising that there are a variety of ways to treat it.
Unfortunately a review of prescription medications shows that 7 out of 10 will list dry mouth, bad breath or a taste disorder as a side effect.  Several of the medications that cause dry mouth include Evista, Zyban and Nexium.
If your dry mouth is related to medications you may be taking then you are advised to talk with your doctor about the possibility of switching or stopping the medication.  Because you have the side effect of dry mouth Evista doesnt ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dry mouth is caused by many things and can cause bad breath; in fact they often are symptoms that are found simultaneously.  Because there are a variety of ways dry mouth is caused it shouldnt be surprising that there are a variety of ways to treat it.</p><p>Unfortunately a review of prescription medications shows that 7 out of 10 will list dry mouth, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BadBreath" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BadBreath';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">bad breath</a> or a taste disorder as a side effect.  Several of the medications that cause dry mouth include Evista, Zyban and Nexium.</p><p>If your dry mouth is related to medications you may be taking then you are advised to talk with your doctor about the possibility of switching or stopping the medication.  Because you have the side effect of dry mouth Evista doesnt mean that a medication to treat the same condition will cause dry mouth.  So, for instance, although Nexium may cause dry mouth for you it doesnt mean that Tagamet or Zantac will.</p><p>One of the best ways to treat dry mouth is to look for the source of the problem.  It may be medications you are taking, a medical problems (such as <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">diabetes</a> or <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Arthritis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Arthritis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">arthritis</a>) or from a low-grade <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Infection" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Infection';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">infection</a> in the mouth.  Sometimes the exact cause of the dry mouth isnt evident and you will be forced to treat the symptoms instead of the underlying cause.</p><p>As mentioned before, if the dry mouth is caused from a medication then the dry mouth treatment will be to change, decrease or stop the medication.  You must weigh the risk vs. benefit of the medication.  Although dry mouth is uncomfortable, it can also cause some dental issues.  If the medication is for <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Heartburn" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Heartburn';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">heartburn</a> and Gastroesophageal reflux one of the long-term side effects are erosions in the esophagus that bleed or cancer.  The best-case scenario is that you are able to treat the underlying condition so you dont suffer long-term side effects from that as well as the dry mouth.</p><p>In the case of diseases such as <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">diabetes</a>, once the condition is under control the dry mouth often disappears.  In the case of illnesses such as <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Arthritis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Arthritis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">arthritis</a> it is impossible to determine why you have a side effect of dry mouth and you must treat both the arthritis and the dry mouth symptoms to find relief.</p><p>Some patients find that they have what might be termed a low-grade infection in their mouths that cause <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BadBreath" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BadBreath';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">bad breath</a>.  This <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Infection" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Infection';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">infection</a> is set up in a dry environment, hence the need to treat dry mouth.  There are several methods to treat these anaerobic bacteria, which your dentist can discuss with you.</p><p>Always investigate the potential reasons for dry mouth with your doctor to rule out any potential medical causes that can have significant effects if left untreated.  However, if there is no reason found, dry mouth treatment can include many things that you can do at home.</p><p>1. Keep water with you and drink frequently.  It is important to drink while you are eating to help in the chewing and swallowing if you are short on saliva.</p><p>2. Use a humidifier in your room at night.  We spend at least six hours each night in our bedrooms, often sleeping with our mouths hanging wide open.  Without the extra humidity our mouths will dry out quickly.</p><p>3. Avoid the use of anything with caffeine or alcohol.  Both of these drugs will decrease the flow of saliva and dry out your body even more. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Stop smoking</a> another mouth irritant.</p><p>4. You can use a lip balm or moisturizer to minimize any irritation that your lips might experience from the dry mouth environment.</p><p>5. There are things you can do to stimulate the flow of more saliva such as eating foods that require that you chew them thoroughly; chew sugarless gum, sucking on an olive pit or the rind of a lemon or <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">lime</a>.</p><p>Without dry mouth treatment you are at increased risk for <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cavaties" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cavaties';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">tooth decay</a>.  Not only does the saliva in your mouth help to make it easier to chew and swallow but it is a natural mouth cleaner.  Without saliva you are at higher risk for <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ToothDecay" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ToothDecay';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">tooth decay</a> and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/PeriodontalDisease" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/PeriodontalDisease';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">gum disease</a>.  You should practice good oral hygiene which includes: brushing at least twice daily, flossing every day, using toothpaste with fluoride, and do NOT use mouthwash with alcohol.  The alcohol will dry out your mouth even more.</p><p>Dont think your mouthwash has alcohol?  Read the ingredients. Unless they specifically advertise that they dont all of them do!</p><p>Dry mouth treatment may include the use of some artificial saliva products that your doctor can recommend.  Some are available over the counter as sprays or rinses.  There are also toothpastes and moisturizing gels especially formulated for people with dry mouth problems.</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
href="http://www.remedies4.com/download/glycemic-101-how-control-glycemic-index-rest-life.pdf" target=_new"><h4><b>Glycemic 101: How to Control Your Glycemic Index for the Rest of Your Life</h4></b></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Simply right click the ebook title above, and choose Save As to save to your desktop!&nbsp; You can find more FREE Natural Health, Wellness and Pet Ebooks at <a
href=http://www.remedies4.com/" target="_New"><strong>Remedies4.com</strong></a>!<br><hr>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/dry-mouth-treatment-evista-zyban-nexium/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Tips for Healthy Living at Any Age</title><link>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/tips-for-healthy-living-at-any-age/</link> <comments>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/tips-for-healthy-living-at-any-age/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:45:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCT</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Health and Vitality]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cancer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[depression]]></category> <category><![CDATA[diabetes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[exercise program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fruits]]></category> <category><![CDATA[healthy living]]></category> <category><![CDATA[heart disease]]></category> <category><![CDATA[memory]]></category> <category><![CDATA[obesity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[positive attitude]]></category> <category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[smoking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[stop smoking]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=893</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/tips-for-healthy-living-at-any-age/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/HLIC/3fdb5c5ee4de606e5e77a87cc05f4187.gif?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>* Eat a balanced diet, including at least five helpings of fruits and vegetables a day. Limit fat in your diet and particularly saturated fats like those found in red meat.
* Exercise regularly (check with a doctor before starting an exercise program if you have any chronic illnesses). Find something you love to do and do it regularly. Exercise is associated with a variety of good outcomes, from increased memory to reduced rates of heart disease, depression and cancer.
* Avoid obesity &#8212; being significantly overweight is associated with a variety of bad health outcomes including heart disease and diabetes.
* Get regular health check-ups. Protect your vision and hearing &#8212; your eyes and ears are critical to functions such as driving and reading. They also help you remain engaged in conversations ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
class="alignleft" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/HLIC/3fdb5c5ee4de606e5e77a87cc05f4187.gif?ba4058" alt="" width="215" height="153" />* Eat a balanced diet, including at least five helpings of fruits and vegetables a day. Limit fat in your diet and particularly saturated fats like those found in red meat.</p><p>* Exercise regularly (check with a doctor before starting an <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">exercise program</a> if you have any chronic illnesses). Find something you love to do and do it regularly. Exercise is associated with a variety of good outcomes, from increased memory to reduced rates of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">heart disease</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">depression</a> and cancer.</p><p>* Avoid <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">obesity</a> &#8212; being significantly <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">overweight</a> is associated with a variety of bad health outcomes including <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">heart disease</a> and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">diabetes</a>.</p><p>* Get regular health check-ups. Protect your vision and hearing &#8212; your eyes and ears are critical to functions such as driving and reading. They also help you remain engaged in conversations and relationships.</p><p>* <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Stop smoking</a> (it&#8217;s never too late to quit any tobacco product).</p><p>* Practice safety habits at home to prevent falls and fractures. Always wear your seatbelt in a car.</p><p>* Enrich your mind. Stay active in professional, community or other activities &#8212; feeling useful is positively associated with good outcomes as people age.</p><p>* Maintain strong personal relationships and support systems. Stay in contact with family and friends.</p><p>* Avoid overexposure to the sun and the cold.</p><p>* Use moderation if you drink alcohol. When you drink, let someone else drive.</p><p>* Keep personal and financial records in order to simplify budgeting and investing. Plan long-term housing and money needs.</p><p>* Keep a positive attitude toward life. Do things that make you happy.</p><p><strong><span
style="color: green">What is Aging?</span></strong></p><p>Some scientists and physicians suggest that aging is a ‘disease’. This is not a fair description. Aging is not a disease but part of the process of life itself! You cannot reverse <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Aging" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Aging';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">aging</a> but you can help slow it down to an optimal level which nature intended. So, how long should we live for? This is a subject of much debate and disagreement. Some scientists claim extraordinary times…200+ years. However, this is really in the realm of science fiction.</p><p>The position of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/XtendLife" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='xtend-life';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Xtend-Life</a> is that it is possible to live to the projected maximum human life span of 120 years. To achieve this, your life has to be well balanced! In other words, your lifestyle, your diet, the amount of exercise you do, the environment you live in and your nutrient intake have to be as close as possible to optimal. To learn more about how aging occurs and ways to slow down your biological clock, visit <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/AntiAgingOverview" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/AntiAgingOverview';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Overview of Anti-Aging</a> research page today.</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=2208</guid> <description><![CDATA[Aromatherapy  change moods and influence how you feel. Try experimenting with the oils of thyme, ylang ylang and pine. Put ten drops of each oil mixed with ten drops of a base oil such as jojoba. Inhale this mixture often and see if it helps stop the craving for cigarettes.
Another blend that might help relieve the effects of nicotine addiction includes lavender, marjoram , palmarosa, frankincense, geranium, cedarwood and vetiver. This is a strong blend of oils, but ten drops of each oil mixed with an equal part of base oil helps relieve anxiety, stress, nervousness and the withdrawals.
This blend can be inhaled through a tissue, cotton handkerchief or cotton ball. Use it in a room diffuser around you for support too. Single oils such as peppermint, cinnamon or nutmeg ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/AlternativeHealingAcademy" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/AlternativeHealingAcademy';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Aromatherapy</a>  change moods and influence how you feel. Try experimenting with the oils of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">thyme</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">ylang ylang</a> and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">pine</a>. Put ten drops of each oil mixed with ten drops of a <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">base oil</a> such as <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">jojoba</a>. Inhale this mixture often and see if it helps stop the craving for cigarettes.</p><p>Another blend that might help relieve the effects of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/NicotineAddiction" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/NicotineAddiction';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">nicotine addiction</a> includes <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">lavender</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">marjoram</a> , <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">palmarosa</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">frankincense</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">geranium</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">cedarwood</a> and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">vetiver</a>. This is a strong blend of oils, but ten drops of each oil mixed with an equal part of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">base oil</a> helps relieve <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">anxiety</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stress</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Nervousness" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Nervousness';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">nervousness</a> and the withdrawals.</p><p>This blend can be inhaled through a tissue, cotton handkerchief or cotton ball. Use it in a room diffuser around you for support too. Single oils such as <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">peppermint</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">cinnamon</a> or <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">nutmeg</a> help with the feeling of needing to smoke. Keep the bottles around you and pick one up if you feel the need for a cigarette.</p><p>Black <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">pepper oil</a> is another singular note essential oil that works for some to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a>. Experiment with some of these when trying to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a> naturally. Some oils may work better than others work, keep trying until you find the one you like. Mix them up as well. One day try one oil and another day try a different oil. You will find they may work differently on different days.</p><p>http://www.womenof.com/Articles/hc_6_12_062. asp</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=51998</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/top-tips-for-quitting-smoking/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/HLIC/c84e8d781355a4269527587fe07c1cf8.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>Smoking is easy to start but hard to relinquish. Some say it&#8217;s as addictive as heroin. But do not lose hope. If you&#8217;re a smoker and you would like to break the habit, you are able to do it.
The first thing that a cigarette smoker needs is to be realistic. Each day that you inhale more and more nicotine, your brain is becoming hooked. When it counts on this substance to be there, it will not allow it to go so easily.
You&#8217;re on the correct road when you make the decision to quit. Now it is time to acquire help. Hardly anybody can break a nicotine addiction solo. Just admitting that you need help will go a long way to build a reliable support system for times when you require ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
class="alignleft" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/HLIC/c84e8d781355a4269527587fe07c1cf8.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="346" height="230" />Smoking is easy to start but hard to relinquish. Some say it&#8217;s as addictive as heroin. But do not lose hope. If you&#8217;re a smoker and you would like to break the habit, you are able to do it.</p><p>The first thing that a cigarette smoker needs is to be realistic. Each day that you inhale more and more nicotine, your brain is becoming hooked. When it counts on this substance to be there, it will not allow it to go so easily.</p><p>You&#8217;re on the correct road when you make the decision to quit. Now it is time to acquire help. Hardly anybody can break a <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/NicotineAddiction" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/NicotineAddiction';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">nicotine addiction</a> solo. Just admitting that you need help will go a long way to build a reliable support system for times when you require it most.</p><p>Make no error; there will be withdrawal symptoms just like any other form of addiction. When the brain is deprived of nicotine, you might feel cranky and uneasy. The <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">irritability</a> might make friends and family wish to gag you, but if they&#8217;ve pledged to help, they&#8217;ll get through it as well.</p><p>Because you feel that you require something to do with your hands, you&#8217;ll put food in it. It&#8217;s not rare to see folks who attempt to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quit smoking</a> gain a couple of pounds here and there. That does not appeal to most folks so here are a couple of tips to help you <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quit smoking</a> with success in the long run.</p><p>* Try the cold turkey method – Some folks believe that you are able to get away with cutting back on the number of cigarettes you smoke daily, but you&#8217;re still smoking. When you&#8217;re stressed it&#8217;s far easier to pick the habit back up this way.</p><p>* Tell other people that you plan to quit – Accountability is a big issue when it concerns breaking an addiction. They can lovingly encourage you when things become rough. Also, they can hold you to your goals and keep you interested in additional activities that do not involve smoking.</p><p>* Leave your smoking friends behind – This does not mean that your friendship is lost eternally. But, if passing time with them entails hanging out with a cigarette in your mouth, then you&#8217;ll have to see them another time. Merely the smell will weaken your resolve to quit.</p><p>* Solidify your reasons for quitting – When you commit goals to paper, it affords them life. You&#8217;re bound by them then. Utilize a journal to record why you would like to quit. Reread those reasons if you feel like you&#8217;re having reconsiderations about your decision.</p><p>* Exercise – It can be as simple as walking or cycling with a friend. Exercise releases endorphins that increase feelings of well-being, something you&#8217;ll require as you work to arrive at your goal.</p><p>Smoking is a habit that may shorten your life if you&#8217;re not careful. Utilize the tips above to help you leave it behind.</p><p><strong><span
style="color: green">Related Natural Product</span></strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Kicking the habit and <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/RxHale" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='rx-hale';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Rx-Hale</a> Tablets contain a unique combination of herbal and mineral ingredients to assist with the management of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">depression</a> and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MoodSwings" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MoodSwings';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">mood swings</a>. Taken during the month before you stop smoking and continued for a few months until the worst is over, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/RxHale" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='rx-hale';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Rx-Hale</a> Tablets ensure that your efforts to <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CraveRx" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='crave-rx';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Crave-RX</a> &#8211; a natural, safe, and effective herbal stop smoking medication that controls nicotine craving, severe nicotine withdrawal symptoms, and nicotine withdrawal duration without using harmful and expensive nicotine products! <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CraveRx" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='crave-rx';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Crave-Rx</a> Drops contain a unique combination of selected herbal ingredients which have been clinically proven to reduce the craving for nicotine due to their balancing effect on the brain chemicals known to be associated with addiction. Crave-Rx Drops also contain herbs which will help to prevent the sugar cravings and compensatory overeating which often cause people to go back to cigarettes due to unwanted weight gain. Now you can safely stop smoking without gaining weight!</p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/NicoTonic" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='nicotonic';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">NicoTonic</a> &#8211; a proven, safe and effective natural remedy that is an excellent and very effective aid in reducing emotional ability and restlessness associated with withdrawal from nicotine or other addictive drugs.  Tissue salts are easy to take, pleasant tasting and even children love to take them!  Safe during <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Low Vitality" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Low Vitality';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">vitality</a>, optimizes the therapeutic effects of other remedies by improving systemic functioning and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Metabolism" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Metabolism';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">metabolism</a>.</p><p>Formulated by a clinical psychologist, these remedies within the Stop Smoking UltraPack are pharmaceutically manufactured to the highest standards.</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
href="http://www.remedies4.com/download/glycemic-101-how-control-glycemic-index-rest-life.pdf" target=_new"><h4><b>Glycemic 101: How to Control Your Glycemic Index for the Rest of Your Life</h4></b></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Simply right click the ebook title above, and choose Save As to save to your desktop!&nbsp; You can find more FREE Natural Health, Wellness and Pet Ebooks at <a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=3133</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/risk-factors-heart-disease/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/HLIC/www.womans-health.net/images/heart_disease_fact.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>There are two types of risk factors for heart disease, those that are controllable and those that you cannot control. The main risk factors for heart disease are being male, becoming older, a family history of heart disease, being a woman who is post-menopausal, and being African American, American Indian, or being Mexican American. These risk factors are the ones that you cannot control.
The risk factors for heart disease that you can control are smoking, having high LDL cholesterol or low HDL cholesterol, whether you are physically active or not, obesity, and having uncontrolled diabetes, or a high C-reactive protein, and also having uncontrolled stress or anger.
You can lower your risk for heart disease by making lifestyle changes that will lower those risks of heart disease that you can control. ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are two types of risk factors for heart disease, those that are controllable and t<img
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HighCholesterol" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HighCholesterol';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">LDL</a> cholesterol or low <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">diabetes</a>, or a high C-reactive protein, and also having uncontrolled <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stress</a> or <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Anger" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Anger';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">anger</a>.</p><p>You can lower your risk for heart disease by making lifestyle changes that will lower those risks of heart disease that you can control. You can make lifestyle changes that will improve your eating habits or you can become more physically active each day.</p><p>You can <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a> cigarettes if you currently smoke, and you can keep regular appointments with your doctor so that you can learn how to monitor disease such as <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">diabetes</a> and control your cholesterol and blood pressure.</p><p>Your diet is one way that you can gain control over your risk factors for heart disease. Studies show that eating at least five portions of fruits and vegetables each day can lower your risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease. You should choose a variety of different colors of fruits and vegetables for maximum benefit.</p><p>Eating whole grains is also smart eating when it comes to reducing your risk for <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">heart disease</a>. Whole grains can lower your blood <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HighCholesterol" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HighCholesterol';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">cholesterol levels</a>. Choose whole grain breads and cereals, whole grain pasta and whole grain rice instead of the white alternatives.</p><p>Oily fish is also heart healthy because they contain <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/Omega3DHAEsters" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='omega-3';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">omega-3</a> fatty acids, which has been shown to reduce your risk of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">heart disease</a> and may also improve your chance of surviving a heart attack. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/Omega3DHAEsters" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='omega-3';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Omega-3</a> fatty acids can help your heart to beat more regularly. Adults should eat 2 helpings of fish each week (portion is 3.5 oz). Oily fish include salmon, herring, mackerel, and also tuna. White fish is also good to eat for a healthy heart.</p><p>The typical individual eats more fat than the body requires for normal functioning. When we reduce our saturated fat consumption we can reduce our blood <a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/what-happens-when-you-stop-smoking/</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/what-happens-when-you-stop-smoking/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/shutterstock_2154020.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>Doctors and smokers know that tobacco, and more specifically nicotine, is one of the most addictive drugs available to people today.  The process of addiction has been compared to heroin and cocaine.  But, no matter how difficult quitting may be, the benefits far outweigh the difficulty.  Researchers and doctors have published and educated the population about the problems that have been linked and associated with smoking but the media has not covered the topic of what happens inside of the body when a person stops smoking and no longer ingests nicotine.
To understand some of what happens you must also have an understanding of the changes that happen to the body when the brain and body is exposed to nicotine.
1. Nicotine causes a short-term increase in blood pressure, ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
rel="attachment wp-att-14787" href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/what-happens-when-you-stop-smoking/shutterstock_2154020/"><img
class="alignleft size-full wp-image-14787" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/shutterstock_2154020.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="176" height="263" /></a>Doctors and smokers know that tobacco, and more specifically nicotine, is one of the most addictive drugs available to people today.  The process of addiction has been compared to heroin and cocaine.  But, no matter how difficult quitting may be, the benefits far outweigh the difficulty.  Researchers and doctors have published and educated the population about the problems that have been linked and associated with smoking but the media has not covered the topic of what happens inside of the body when a person stops smoking and no longer ingests nicotine.</p><p>To understand some of what happens you must also have an understanding of the changes that happen to the body when the brain and body is exposed to nicotine.</p><p>1. Nicotine causes a short-term increase in blood pressure, heart rate and a flow of blood to the heart.</p><p>2. Carbon monoxide buildup from use of nicotine in the body and damages the inner walls of the arteries.  This encourages the fatty buildup over the damaged areas and leads to an increased risk of heart attack.</p><p>3. Nicotine is actually more toxic than strychnine but Minix the action of a neurotransmitter used by the brain called acetylcholine.</p><p>4. Within eight seconds nicotine arrives in the brain and floods the brain with dopamine which results in immediate rewards sensation.</p><p>5. Nicotine also activates the body&#8217;s flight or fight pathway that increases the release of adrenaline which impacts <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChildhoodADHD" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChildhoodADHD';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">impulsivity</a>.</p><p>6. Nicotine in the head with the release of insulin which is responsible for removing excess sugar from the blood.  Higher <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">blood sugar</a> acts as an appetite suppressant.</p><p>There are several things that are beneficial that happens in the body within hours of your last cigarette.  Within 20 minutes blood pressure drops back to normal.  Within eight hours carbon monoxide will drop by half and oxygen levels will return to normal.  Within 48 hours your risk of a heart attack has already decreased.  At this point, Alden Mc Cain will have left your body and your sense of taste and smell returned to normal.</p><p>Within two weeks circulation will it improve and will continue to improve for the next 10 weeks.  In three to nine months and coughing, wheezing and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BreathingProblems" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BreathingProblems';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">breathing problems</a> will have dissipated as your lung capacity will improve by 10%.  Bodily improvements and improvements in overall health will continue to occur over the next 15 years.</p><p>But what are some of the other things that happened within the body once you <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a>?</p><p>When a person stops smoking they also suffers from withdrawal symptoms.  Sometimes <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Dizziness" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Dizziness';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">dizziness</a> is included in withdrawal because the body improves the amount of oxygen in the blood and the blood pressure returns to normal.  The <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Dizziness" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Dizziness';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">dizziness</a> may last for several days before going away and so individuals should not work too hard during this time.</p><p>When you <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a> the immediate withdrawal of nicotine can also trigger a <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cough" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cough';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">coughing</a>, runny nose and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/SoreThroat" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/SoreThroat';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">sore throat</a>.  This is actually the respiratory system&#8217;s attempts to clean out and can result in excessive <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cough" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cough';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">coughing</a> or even a runny nose.  In and out for to help your body it is important to drink lots of extra fluid during this time period.  The <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/SoreThroat" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/SoreThroat';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">sore throat</a> can be a result of the body clearing away the car and nicotine and growing new tissue.  You don&#8217;t need a <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cough" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cough';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">cough</a> drop to help with this process.  By keeping your throat moist with increase fluid intake and sucking on a sweet hard candy you can help decrease the discomfort.</p><p>During the withdrawal period the nicotine is removed from other areas of the body which can also cause other symptoms.  For instance, your chest may feel tight from all the coughing you&#8217;ve been doing in the chest muscles can become sore.  Movement within the intestines will temporarily slow down and may initiate some gas and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Constipation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Constipation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">constipation</a>.  You&#8217;ll get some decent relief if you need plenty of fiber and drink lots of fluids. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Headaches" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Headaches';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Headaches</a> may result is an increase of blood flow to your brain.  Most individuals get the best relief from increasing their fluid intake and relaxation techniques rather than tylenol or motrin.</p><p>Some people also feel a bit of &#8216;boredom&#8217; or like they are missing something in their life.  This is a result of withdrawing a particular habit or activity from your daily activities.  This is a time to find other things to do with your hands and to keep your mind busy.  Most people find relief with some mild exercise such as walking or biking.  Doing other tasks with the hands such as needle work, strength ball, writing a letter or gardening will also help.</p><p>Smokers are often chronically tired because sleep tends to be restless but once they aren&#8217;t smoking they tend to need less sleep and the body has <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/LowEnergy" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/LowEnergy';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">more energy</a>.  Some chemical changes in the mouth can result in some blisters, sores and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">inflammation</a>. Some former smokers will notice a lapse in <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChildADD" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChildADD';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">concentration</a> soon after they quit that will often clear in the first few days.</p><p><strong>More articles of interest:</strong></p><p><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=143</guid> <description><![CDATA[Use Triple Complex NicoTonic regularly to:
* Ensure systemic balance of biochemic tissue salts in the body;
* Optimize health at the cellular level;
* Quickly relieve the &#8216;short fuse&#8217; syndrome associated with nicotine and drug withdrawal;
* Relax and reduce restlessness and irritability;
* Optimize the effects of Rx-Hale Tablets and Crave-Rx Drops in the fight against nicotine and other addictions.
What are tissue salts?
Tissue Salts, also called cell salts or biochemic salts, are composed of minerals which occur naturally in our bodies and all organic matter on earth, such as plants, rocks and soil.
Dr Scheussler, a prominent 19th Century German doctor, conducted research which demonstrated that, when reduced to ashes, each human cell contains 12 minerals or biochemic tissue salts and that these minerals should be present in all living cells in perfect ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Use Triple Complex NicoTonic regularly to:</strong></p><p>* Ensure systemic balance of biochemic tissue salts in the body;<br
/> * Optimize health at the cellular level;<br
/> * Quickly relieve the &#8216;short fuse&#8217; syndrome associated with nicotine and drug withdrawal;<br
/> * Relax and reduce restlessness and irritability;<br
/> * Optimize the effects of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/RxHale" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='rx-hale';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Rx-Hale</a> Tablets and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CraveRx" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='crave-rx';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Crave-Rx</a> Drops in the fight against nicotine and other addictions.</p><p><strong>What are tissue salts?</strong></p><p>Tissue Salts, also called cell salts or biochemic salts, are composed of minerals which occur naturally in our bodies and all organic matter on earth, such as plants, rocks and soil.</p><p>Dr Scheussler, a prominent 19th Century German doctor, conducted research which demonstrated that, when reduced to ashes, each human cell contains 12 minerals or biochemic tissue salts and that these minerals should be present in all living cells in perfect balance to ensure good health.</p><p>Imbalance, or a deficiency of any of the tissue salts, causes disease and the body begins to develop symptoms associated with the tissue salts that are lacking.</p><p>Restoring the correct balance of tissue salts in the body will therefore remove the symptoms and restore health and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Low Vitality" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Low Vitality';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">vitality</a>.</p><p>This system of medicine is called Biochemistry and is still practiced today by homeopaths and naturopaths all over the world.</p><p><strong>Are tissue salts supplements or medicine?</strong></p><p>A little of both in a way! Tissue salts can be described as &#8216;Nutroceuticals&#8217; &#8211; nutritional substances which are used to maintain optimal health and functioning and also to restore balance and relieve symptoms of disease.</p><p>Tissue Salts can therefore be taken regularly to prevent illness and improve functioning (just like vitamins), but can also be used to treat symptoms when this is necessary (as one would do with medicines).</p><p>The only difference is that they are taken more frequently to treat symptoms and less frequently as a preventative and a health aid.</p><p>As an example, certain tissue salts can be taken three times a day to promote digestive health. However, if symptoms like <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Indigestion" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Indigestion';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">indigestion</a>, gas, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Nausea" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Nausea';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">nausea</a> or bloating occur, the frequency can be increased too.</p><p><strong>If tissue salts are also nutritional, can I get them from a healthy diet?</strong></p><p>Yes, in theory you can &#8211; and that is how it is supposed to be! Since the 12 different tissue salts are present in all organic matter, our bodies obtain tissue salts from the food that we eat and the water that we drink.</p><p>A healthy diet should be able to provide all the tissue salts that our bodies need. Unfortunately, due to modern farming methods, the food that is available to us is often deficient in the minerals and vitamins that are essential for health &#8211; even if we follow a healthy diet.</p><p>Added to this is the fact that many people rely on fast food or pre-packed processed meals due to time constraints and a <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stressful</a> lifestyle.</p><p>Over time, this can lead to symptoms of poor health or even disease. This means that the majority of people in Western countries are deficient in essential vitamins and other nutritional substances, and need to take supplements on a daily basis.</p><p><strong>Are tissue salts safe?</strong></p><p>Even some vitamins taken in excess can do harm! Not so with Tissue Salts.</p><p>Due to a unique and specialized manufacturing process, our tissue salts are present in a highly absorbable form and only minute amounts are therefore present in each tablet.</p><p>This means that tissue salts are extremely safe and free of side effects.</p><p>It is impossible to overdose with tissue salts and they may be safely be taken by people of all ages, as well as infants and women who are pregnant or nursing.</p><p><strong>What is Triple Complex NicoTonic?</strong></p><p>Triple Complex <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/NicoTonic" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='nicotonic';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">NicoTonic</a> assists in promoting the bio-availability of nutrients, hormones and bio-chemicals that are usually depleted by the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stress</a> of nicotine and drug withdrawal. Although it is very effective as a stand-alone product in any withdrawal program (not only nicotine), Triple Complex NicoTonic is best used together with Crave-Rx Nicotine withdrawal reducer and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/RxHale" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='rx-hale';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Rx-Hale</a> stop smoking remedy.</p><p>Triple Complex NicoTonic contains Natrium Phosphate, Kalium Phosphate and Natrium Muriaticum as a treatment for the &#8216;short fuse&#8217; syndrome so frequently associated with nicotine withdrawal. Regular use helps to prevent <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">irritability</a>, temper outbursts and restlessness and ensure a calmer and more successful path to a cigarette free life!</p><p>For best results use together with <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CraveRx" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='crave-rx';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Crave-Rx</a> and Triple Complex Nicotonic in the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Stop Smoking</a> UltraPack</p><p><strong>How do I take Triple Complex NicoTonic?</strong></p><p>Note: Triple Complex Tissue Salts are very safe and it is not possible to overdose.</p><p>Dissolve 2 &#8211; 4 tiny tablets under your tongue whenever needed to alleviate restlessness, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">irritability</a> and agitation associated with nicotine or drug withdrawal.</p><p><em>Safe for use during <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Pregnancy" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Pregnancy';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">pregnancy</a> and for nursing mothers. Will not interfere with any other prescription drugs.</em></p><p><strong>Save 15% with the Native Remedies Stop Smoking UltraPack!</strong></p><p>The <a
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/> * <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CraveRx" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='crave rx';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Crave Rx</a> Drops to reduce craving, control appetite and prevent weight gain during withdrawal<br
/> * Triple Complex NicoTonic tablets to reduce side effects of nicotine withdrawal</p><p><strong>How has Triple Complex NicoTonic helped others?</strong></p><p>&#8220;I wanted to let you know that it has been four weeks and I still haven&#8217;t had a cigarette! I have NEVER lasted more than three days. There have been up days and down days, but I have survived. I feel as determined as I did when I started and I am still determined that I never want to start smoking again. My body still craves and I get ratty as hell &#8211; but the NicoTonic tablets help tremendously with that and are my lifesaver! Thanks for a wonderful and healthy way to stop smoking!&#8221; BMH</p><p>&#8220;There is no way I would have stopped smoking without your products. Many previous attempts have proven this! Now I can happily say that this in not an attempt but a success story thanks to your natural stop smoking products. The <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/NicoTonic" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='nicotonic';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">NicoTonic</a> tablets are so soothing and are just the right thing to pop into your mouth and suck whenever the craving gets too much. At first I practically lived on them, but now about 10 weeks later I only use them a few times a day. Yesterday I did not use them at all, but today I needed them again, but that is fine! As a 30 a day smoker, this program has saved me a fortune already!&#8221; Max, NY</p><p>&#8220;My husband has asked me to write in and thank you for the help and support you have given us while we both stopped smoking. On doctor&#8217;s instructions we looked for a program and found so much more from <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/NativeRemedies" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='native remedies';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Native Remedies</a>. We have received nothing but wonderful support from everyone and the remedies have been amazingly effective. I can&#8217;t say that there were no difficult moments, but we did it together. I will always remember the day we both wanted to tear each other&#8217;s hair out and survived on handing each other the Nicotonic tablets to suck every time one of us threatened to blow a gasket! Thank you once again from both of us &#8221; Trevor and Molly, UK.</p><p><strong>How long does a bottle last?</strong></p><p>Each <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/NativeRemedies" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='native remedies';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Native Remedies</a> Triple Complex NicoTonic bottle contains 360 tablets.</p><p>Depending on frequency of usage, one bottle will last approximately a month.</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
href="http://www.remedies4.com/download/glycemic-101-how-control-glycemic-index-rest-life.pdf" target=_new"><h4><b>Glycemic 101: How to Control Your Glycemic Index for the Rest of Your Life</h4></b></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Simply right click the ebook title above, and choose Save As to save to your desktop!&nbsp; You can find more FREE Natural Health, Wellness and Pet Ebooks at <a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=3813</guid> <description><![CDATA[The glucose level of your blood can affect your blood vessels and nerves of your entire body. Damage to these blood vessels and nerves can lead to health problems with your eyes and feet. You can keep your eyes and feet healthy when you have diabetes by following these tips.
Know how to monitor your glucose level, blood pressure and cholesterol level.
Exercise on a regular basis.
Keep regular appointments with your doctor
Make sure you consume a healthy diet
Stop smoking or alcohol consumption if you do either of these habits.
Eye problems diabetics are at risk for:
If you do not control your glucose level you may be at risk for retinopathy. Retinopathy is diabetic damage to the small blood vessels of the retina. The retina is the part of the eye that is sensitive ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The glucose level of your blood can affect your blood vessels and nerves of your entire body. Damage to these blood vessels and nerves can lead to health problems with your eyes and feet. You can keep your eyes and feet healthy when you have <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">diabetes</a> by following these tips.</p><p>Know how to monitor your glucose level, blood pressure and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HighCholesterol" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HighCholesterol';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">cholesterol level</a>.</p><p>Exercise on a regular basis.</p><p>Keep regular appointments with your doctor</p><p>Make sure you consume a healthy diet</p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Stop smoking</a> or alcohol consumption if you do either of these habits.</p><p><strong><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EyeAndVisionCare" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EyeAndVisionCare';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Eye problems</a> diabetics are at risk for:</strong></p><p>If you do not control your glucose level you may be at risk for retinopathy. Retinopathy is diabetic damage to the small blood vessels of the retina. The retina is the part of the eye that is sensitive to light and that sends messages to your brain about what you are seeing.</p><p>If the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BloodVessels" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BloodVessels';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">blood vessels</a> of your retina become damaged due to high levels of glucose in your blood, you may experience fluid leakage, which will then cause <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">swelling</a> in your macula. The macula is the part of your eye that is responsible for giving you clear, sharp vision.</p><p>If the retinopathy worsens, the eye may begin to form new blood vessels over the retina. Scar tissue will form, which than causes the retina to break away from the back of the eye, which will result in blindness.</p><p>If retinopathy is found early, laser treatment can help to keep you from going blind.</p><p>You can prevent diabetic retinopathy by making sure that you have regular eye exams (twice a year). The early signs of retinopathy can only be detected by special equipment that your eye doctor uses.</p><p>You should contact your eye doctor immediately if you notice blurred vision that lasts longer than 2 days, you suddenly lose vision in one or both eyes, or you see black spots, cobwebs or flashing lights (that are not really there).</p><p><strong>Caring for your feet when you are diabetic:</strong></p><p>If your <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BloodVessels" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BloodVessels';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">blood vessels</a> in your feet are damaged you will not be able to receive adequate amounts of blood in your feet. Damage to blood vessels in your feet can cause you to experience <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BodyNumbness" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BodyNumbness';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">numbness</a> or painful tingling in your feet. A lack of blood supply can compromise your ability to fight off <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Infection" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Infection';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">infection</a> in your feet. This is why sores on the feet of diabetics often are difficult to heal.</p><p>Diabetics should regularly check their feet for the presence of blisters, calluses, or ingrown toenails. All of these conditions can cause feet problems.</p><p>You should have a professional check your feet at least yearly as well as monitor them yourself on a daily basis.</p><p>To prevent foot problems wash your feet daily in warm water and soap, gently pat them dry never rub your feet. Use lotion on your feet but NOT between your toes. Change your soaks on a daily basis.</p><p>Do not go barefoot. Wear soft leather shoes (deerskin) that provide plenty of room for your toes. If your toes should rub together place lamb&#8217;s wool between them. Make sure your toenails are cut. Soak them in warm water (for 10 minutes) before cutting them to make it easier to cut the nails.</p><p>Do not cut into the corners or too close to your skin. Keep your feet warm, but avoid using hot surfaces such as heaters, fireplaces, or water bottles if you have a loss of feeling in your feet to avoid <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Burns" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Burns';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">burns</a>.</p><p>Always call your doctor if you need to treat corns or calluses.</p><p><strong>We Recommend:</strong></p><p>Balancing <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">blood sugar</a> is critical but it is only part of the overall ‘equation’.  It is important that you provide your body with extra nutrients of the right type to help prevent your body deteriorating and be impacted by one of the associated conditions. There are many products on the market today that will help naturally balance <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">blood sugar</a> but it is necessary to go beyond this alone.</p><p>You need to consider the damage the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">diabetes</a> is doing to your body’s organs and aim to minimize it.  This is what our R &amp; D people set out to do under the direction of our chief researcher Prof. Dr. A Munem Daoud PhD. The result was <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/DiabetEze" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='diabet-eze';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Diabet-Eze</a> which is an advanced natural supplement for diabetes sufferers.</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
href="http://www.remedies4.com/download/glycemic-101-how-control-glycemic-index-rest-life.pdf" target=_new"><h4><b>Glycemic 101: How to Control Your Glycemic Index for the Rest of Your Life</h4></b></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Simply right click the ebook title above, and choose Save As to save to your desktop!&nbsp; You can find more FREE Natural Health, Wellness and Pet Ebooks at <a
href=http://www.remedies4.com/" target="_New"><strong>Remedies4.com</strong></a>!<br><hr>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/keeping-eyes-feet-healthy-diabetic/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Emphysema: The Smoker&#8217;s Disease</title><link>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/emphysema-smokers-disease/</link> <comments>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/emphysema-smokers-disease/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 21:36:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCT</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Respiratory Conditions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cigarette addiction]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Emphysema]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fatigue]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kick the habit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lung cancer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[natural remedies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[quit smoking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[smoking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[stop smoking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[using natural remedies]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=7121</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/emphysema-smokers-disease/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/smoking-cigarette-300x255.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>Emphysema is a respiratory disease that continues to get worse over time. It makes it hard to breathe and causes an individual to feel as if they are constantly short of breath.
The tiny air sacs and airways in the lungs lose their elastic qualities and this in turn makes it hard to completely exhale the air from the body.
Normal lungs work like a balloon and bring in vast amounts of fresh air and then release equal amounts of Co2. When emphysema is present some of this carbon dioxide is left in the lungs and each breath becomes more difficult. As this terrible medical condition becomes worse breathing starts to come at great effort and physical activities take a great amount of energy.
Emphysema usually develops over years and there are treatments ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
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class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-7124" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/smoking-cigarette-300x255.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="300" height="255" /></a>Emphysema is a respiratory disease that continues to get worse over time. It makes it hard to breathe and causes an individual to feel as if they are constantly <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ShortnessOfBreath" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ShortnessOfBreath';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">short of breath</a>.</p><p>The tiny air sacs and airways in the lungs lose their elastic qualities and this in turn makes it hard to completely exhale the air from the body.</p><p>Normal lungs work like a balloon and bring in vast amounts of fresh air and then release equal amounts of Co2. When emphysema is present some of this carbon dioxide is left in the lungs and each breath becomes more difficult. As this terrible medical condition becomes worse breathing starts to come at great effort and physical activities take a great amount of energy.</p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Emphysema" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Emphysema';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Emphysema</a> usually develops over years and there are treatments that can slow it&#8217;s progress. Some symptoms that you should be on the lookout for include: consistent <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ShortnessOfBreath" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ShortnessOfBreath';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">shortness of breath</a>, <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cough" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cough';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">coughing</a>, fatigue, wheezing, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChildADD" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChildADD';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">difficulty concentrating</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChestPain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChestPain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">tightness in the chest</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">irritability</a> and a distended chest.</p><p>If you have one or more of these symptoms then you should see a doctor for testing. You will receive a physical and the doctor will look closely at your medical history. If you are a smoker the doctor will be very interested in this. You might receive tests to check the functioning of your lungs, blood tests, X-rays or a CT-scan.</p><p>Smoking is the leading cause of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Emphysema" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Emphysema';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">emphysema</a>. The chemicals in cigarettes irritate the airways and alveoli in the lungs and end up causing extensive damage. As the smoke, or other particles, reach the lungs macrophages are released to destroy them. This is good, but the bad part is they also kill off essential proteins that are responsible for keeping the lungs elastic in quality.</p><p>Another condition that can cause emphysema is a deficiency of the protein alpha-1-antitrypsin. This proteins main job is to make sure the lungs keep their elasticity. This condition runs in families and is often the cause of emphysema in people who have never smoked.</p><p>Herbal medicine can help to support your lungs and often work well with a conventional treatment plan. Matricaria recutita and astralagus can help to lessen the spasms and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">inflammation</a>. Mag Phos and Nat Sulph can also help to lessen the constriction on your throat and chest. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ExcessivePhlegm" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ExcessivePhlegm';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Phlegm</a> is a major problem with emphysema and these can help to reduce it. Using natural remedies such as <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CraveRx" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='crave-rx';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Crave-RX</a>, <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/NicoTonic" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='nicotonic';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">NicoTonic</a> regularly can help to strengthen your respiratory system and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ImmuneSystem" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ImmuneSystem';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">immune system</a>. Make sure that your doctor is aware you are using a complementary treatment.</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
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href=http://www.remedies4.com/" target="_New"><strong>Remedies4.com</strong></a>!<br><hr>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/emphysema-smokers-disease/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Stop smoking and weight gain</title><link>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/stop-smoking-and-weight-gain/</link> <comments>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/stop-smoking-and-weight-gain/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:04:06 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCT</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Health and Vitality]]></category> <category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category> <category><![CDATA[calories]]></category> <category><![CDATA[drinking water]]></category> <category><![CDATA[exercise program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[flu]]></category> <category><![CDATA[healthy food choices]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lifestyle]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lose weight]]></category> <category><![CDATA[metabolism]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[quit smoking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[smoking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[stop smoking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[stress]]></category> <category><![CDATA[weight gain]]></category> <category><![CDATA[weight loss]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/stop-smoking-and-weight-gain/</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/stop-smoking-and-weight-gain/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/iStockStopSmokingB-300x200.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>Most people who are trying to quit smoking are faced with the challenges of overcoming a physical and psychological addiction that has ruled their lives.  The nicotine which causes the physical addiction makes several biochemical changes in the body which gives the smoker a small benefit of a suppressed appetite.
For years the common believe was that the oral gratification that the smoker received from lighting up was what was keeping them from eating.  But recent research has shown that nicotine impacts the way in which insulin is used in the body and increases the blood sugar of smokers.  This increased blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is an appetite suppressant which keeps the smoker from gaining weight.
However, when a smoker begins a cessation program they are faced with several challenges ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
rel="attachment wp-att-13329" href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/stop-smoking-and-weight-gain/istockstopsmokingb/"><img
class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-13329" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/iStockStopSmokingB-300x200.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>Most people who are trying to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quit smoking</a> are faced with the challenges of overcoming a physical and psychological addiction that has ruled their lives.  The nicotine which causes the physical addiction makes several biochemical changes in the body which gives the smoker a small benefit of a suppressed appetite.</p><p>For years the common believe was that the oral gratification that the smoker received from lighting up was what was keeping them from eating.  But recent research has shown that nicotine impacts the way in which insulin is used in the body and increases the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">blood sugar</a> of smokers.  This increased <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">blood sugar</a> (hyperglycemia) is an appetite suppressant which keeps the smoker from gaining weight.</p><p>However, when a smoker begins a cessation program they are faced with several challenges that pertain to weight gain or <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">weight loss</a>.  The first is the immediate oral gratification that comes with lighting up a cigarette.</p><p>Many smokers enjoy a cigarette after a good meal, smoke in order to relieve <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">anxiety</a> or during times of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stress</a>.  This immediate gratification must then be met in another way when the cigarette is removed from the situation.  Smokers are also faced with the challenge of now being hungrier because they are no longer hyperglycemic, and of their sense of taste returning to normal so that food tastes better than they even remember.</p><p>Faced with each of these obstacles most smokers who are going through a cessation program believe that the extra 10 or 15 pound weight gain is inevitable in order to enjoy the health benefits not smoking.  But, there are several tactics and strategies that can be used to reduce the effects of these challenges and reduce or eliminate the amount of weight that you might gain when going through a smoking cessation program.</p><p>The first thing to do is to make a plan.  Remember that eating will be a challenge and recognize the obstacle before it arises.  Talk with your doctor before quitting and get a consultation with a nutritionist to find out what healthy food choices fit your taste and lifestyle.  Recognize that the choice to smoke often put you in certain circumstances that weren&#8217;t healthy to begin with, such as frequenting places where others smoke, lack of exercise, poor food choices and lack of sleep.  It is important to address each of these issues in your plan to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quit smoking</a>.</p><p>Talk with your physician about an <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">exercise program</a> that would work well with your lifestyle, physical abilities and choices.  If you don&#8217;t have hours to spend at the gym it might be in your best interest to start a walking program at home that you can do in the neighborhood.  However, once an <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">exercise program</a> has been thoroughly incorporated into your daily regimen it is important to pick up <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/FitDeckFitnessCards" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/FitDeckFitnessCards';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">weight training</a> as well to increase muscle tone and calorie burn.</p><p>Nicotine will increase your <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Metabolism" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Metabolism';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">metabolic rate</a> slightly which increases the amount of calories you burn each day.  You can make up the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Metabolism" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Metabolism';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">metabolic rate</a> loss by adding muscle, which also <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Burns" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Burns';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">burns</a> calories at an increased rate.  This will offset the decrease in <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Metabolism" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Metabolism';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">metabolism</a> you&#8217;ll experience when you <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a> and the nicotine is removed from your body.</p><p>Avoid the areas of your life where smoking was part of the social situation, such as frequenting bars.  You&#8217;ll not only lose the trigger to smoke but also the extra liquid calories you may have otherwise consumed.</p><p>Because smoking has satisfied an oral need for so many years it is important to find another way to satisfy that need.  Keep hard candy and gum handy so when you are tempted to light up you can reach for a raw carrot to munch on or a piece of gum to chew.  Keep track of the times of the day which you feel the cravings most often and plan to do other activities to keep yourself occupied.</p><p>And, drink plent of water! <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Weight loss</a> experts have identified many different benefits to drinking water that positively impact your health and your attempts to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">lose weight</a>.  Especially during this time of your life when you are trying to lose the smoking habit and stop yourself from gaining weight, water can provide a means of flushing out the added toxins and wastes that have built up over the years of smoking, help decrease your appetite, and feed your cells the fluid they require.</p><p>It is important to remember to take on one challenge at a time.  While it would be great if you didn&#8217;t gain one ounce while you were <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quitting smoking</a> it may be better for your health if you don&#8217;t <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stress</a> over gaining 5 pounds and concentrate instead on increasing your exercise and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/FitDeckFitnessCards" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/FitDeckFitnessCards';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">weight training</a> so the weight doesn&#8217;t become permanent.</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/smokeless-cigarettes/</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/smokeless-cigarettes/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Cigarette-300x195.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>Electronic cigarettes, or smokeless cigarettes, are becoming more popular in the U.S. despite the reservations of the U.S. FDA and American Cancer Society.  The concerns revolve around the chemicals that are being substituted for tobacco as well as the potential to increase the number of individuals who turn to conventional cigarettes by young people.  At this time the FDA has refused importation of the devices from China but they can still be found both on the Internet and at the local shopping malls.
Proponents of the smokeless cigarettes believe that they address most of the issues of smoking &#8211; from hand and oral gratification to nicotine and smoke.  The concept is that the smokeless cigarette can deliver declining levels of nicotine to the recipient, which helps them to ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
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class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-13028" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Cigarette-300x195.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="300" height="195" /></a>Electronic cigarettes, or smokeless cigarettes, are becoming more popular in the U.S. despite the reservations of the U.S. FDA and American Cancer Society.  The concerns revolve around the chemicals that are being substituted for tobacco as well as the potential to increase the number of individuals who turn to conventional cigarettes by young people.  At this time the FDA has refused importation of the devices from China but they can still be found both on the Internet and at the local shopping malls.</p><p>Proponents of the smokeless cigarettes believe that they address most of the issues of smoking &#8211; from hand and oral gratification to nicotine and smoke.  The concept is that the smokeless cigarette can deliver declining levels of nicotine to the recipient, which helps them to reduce their addiction and finally stop smoking.  They believe that the upside to the cigarettes is that they can be enjoyed anywhere, since the smoke that emanates both from the end of the cigarette or blown out of the smokers mouth has no odor and they claim doesn&#8217;t contain any chemicals.</p><p>However, the use of these cigarettes doesn&#8217;t really address any of the needs of a smoker who wants to quit &#8211; except the declining nicotine administration which eases withdrawal symptoms.  In actuality withdrawal symptoms usually disappear within the first week in individual <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quit smoking</a>.  The difficulty is not in the addiction to nicotine but rather at the oral gratification and the hand motions as well as the psychological addiction that an individual experiences when they smoke a cigarette.  Unfortunately, these smokeless cigarettes do not assist in that secondary stage of smoking cessation.</p><p>Proponents of smokeless cigarettes believe that they help an individual to reduce the cost of smoking as well as assist them in quitting this smelly habit.  While this may be true, this particular means of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quitting smoking</a> must be combined with others support mechanisms to assist the individual once they are no longer using smokeless cigarettes.</p><p>For instance, people who find that nicotine patches or medications are unsuccessful may be able to decrease the amount of nicotine they administer to themselves over a period of two to three weeks.  Once that time period is over with they must stop using the smokeless cigarettes and begin adjusting to life without lighting up after a meal, under a <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stressful</a> situation or as a means of obtaining pleasure.</p><p>However, people also have the choice of using smokeless cigarettes in order to continue their nicotine habit without ingesting any of the other harmful chemicals that are included in traditional cigarettes.  Smoke-free or smokeless cigarettes do not have tar, carbon monoxide, carcinogens or ash.  Reportedly, the cigarettes do not pollute the environment or create any secondhand smoke for individuals who are in the vicinity.  They are also available to be used in areas that have a &#8220;smoking ban&#8221; imposed such as restaurants or other public arenas.</p><p>Although the American Cancer Society and the Food and Drug Administration are not thoroughly convinced at this time that the smokeless cigarettes are safe they are currently evaluating the effects.  At this time there are many different countries around the world who&#8217;ve already authorize the use of these cigarettes because of the belief that they help assist individuals to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quit smoking</a> as well as reduce the ingestion of more than 200 different carcinogens currently available in conventional tobacco.</p><p>Small microelectronic devices are how smokeless cigarettes are powered.  The cigarette itself is made up of three distinct areas, a chamber with nicotine, and air chamber and a computer chip that is powered by a tiny battery.  An indicator light located at the tip of the cigarette light stop as you inhale just as the end of the cigarette would get read when you were smoking.</p><p>Liquid nicotine solution is what causes the vapor to appear when it is heated but there is no actual odor of tobacco.  Putting this all together allows the smoker to get the satisfaction of looking and acting as if they are smoking as well as the delivery of nicotine to the body, all without facing the dangerous consequences of inhaling be over 2000 other chemicals which are known to be contained in cigarettes.</p><p><strong><span
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stopping smoking</a> is extremely difficult and requires willpower, determination and support. Once you have made the decision that you want to stop smoking, there are various treatment options available to assist you including nicotine replacement therapy, hypnosis, counseling and prescription medications.</p><p>Natural and holistic treatments can also lessen the urge to smoke and help you to restore balance in your body. Treatments like herbal and homeopathic remedies are safe and effective to use. They contain a combination of ingredients such as Avena sativa, Garcinia cambogia and Gotu Cola (Centella asiatica) to reduce nicotine cravings and balance the mood. Consult a reputable homeopath, herbalist or naturopath for guidance on a management plan tailored to suit your needs.</p><p>The Stop Smoking UltraPack helps support balanced mood, soothe nerves and enhances emotional well being with homeopathic remedies for relief from restlessness and agitation while <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quitting cigarettes</a>. The complete solution &#8211; Stop Smoking UltraPack &#8211; includes one of each:</p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/RxHale" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='rxhale';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">RXHale</a> &#8211; A natural, safe, and effective herbal stop smoking medication that treats symptoms of nicotine withdrawal naturally &#8211; before they start! <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/RxHale" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='rx-hale';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Rx-Hale</a> Tablets contain a unique combination of herbal and mineral ingredients to assist with the management of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">depression</a> and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MoodSwings" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MoodSwings';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">mood swings</a>. Taken during the month before you <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a> and continued for a few months until the worst is over, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/RxHale" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='rx-hale';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Rx-Hale</a> Tablets ensure that your efforts to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a> are not foiled by <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">depression</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MoodSwings" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MoodSwings';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">mood swings</a> and sugar cravings. Taking the tablets every day during the 30 days before you stop also prepares you psychologically for nicotine withdrawal and ensures that you begin the process feeling strong and ready to face the challenges ahead of you!</p><p>Crave-RX &#8211; a natural, safe, and effective herbal stop smoking medication that controls nicotine craving, severe nicotine withdrawal symptoms, and nicotine withdrawal duration without using harmful and expensive nicotine products! <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CraveRx" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='crave-rx';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Crave-Rx</a> Drops contain a unique combination of selected herbal ingredients which have been clinically proven to reduce the craving for nicotine due to their balancing effect on the brain chemicals known to be associated with addiction. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CraveRx" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='crave-rx';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Crave-Rx</a> Drops also contain herbs which will help to prevent the sugar cravings and compensatory overeating which often cause people to go back to cigarettes due to unwanted weight gain. Now you can safely stop smoking without gaining weight!</p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/NicoTonic" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='nicotonic';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">NicoTonic</a> &#8211; a proven, safe and effective natural remedy that is an excellent and very effective aid in reducing emotional ability and restlessness associated with withdrawal from nicotine or other addictive drugs.  Tissue salts are easy to take, pleasant tasting and even children love to take them!  Safe during <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Pregnancy" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Pregnancy';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">pregnancy</a>, nursing and free of side effects.  Regular use ensures systemic balance of biochemic tissue salts in the body, optimizes health at the cellular level, relieves symptoms of disease, restores health and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Low Vitality" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Low Vitality';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">vitality</a>, optimizes the therapeutic effects of other remedies by improving systemic functioning and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Metabolism" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Metabolism';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">metabolism</a>.</p><p>Formulated by a clinical psychologist, these remedies within the Stop Smoking UltraPack are pharmaceutically manufactured to the highest standards.</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/stop-smoking-with-chantix/</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/stop-smoking-with-chantix/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/smoking6-300x192.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>People who smoke are faced each day with the recognition that their smelly habit isn&#8217;t pleasant for the people around them, that it is dangerous for their long-term health and that the rest of the world would prefer that they quit.  What once was helped to relieve anxiety and stress now becomes the root of anxiety and stress in their lives.  This continues until one day there is a recognition that something must change and the smoker decides to quit.
It is at this stage that they must decide HOW they are going to quit.  There are several methods and support programs available today that can help a person to stop smoking.  One that has shown significant promise is the medication Chantix (varenicline) which is an oral ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-14775" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/smoking6-300x192.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="300" height="192" />People who smoke are faced each day with the recognition that their smelly habit isn&#8217;t pleasant for the people around them, that it is dangerous for their long-term health and that the rest of the world would prefer that they quit.  What once was helped to relieve anxiety and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stress</a> now becomes the root of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">anxiety</a> and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stress</a> in their lives.  This continues until one day there is a recognition that something must change and the smoker decides to quit.</p><p>It is at this stage that they must decide HOW they are going to quit.  There are several methods and support programs available today that can help a person to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a>.  One that has shown significant promise is the medication Chantix (varenicline) which is an oral medication that theoretically works by blocking the effect of nicotine on the brain.  The manufacturer states that it may make it easier for some smokers to stop smoking, although people continue to require persistence and commitment to the goal.</p><p>When nicotine enters the body it reaches the brain within 8 seconds.  Once there it binds with neuroreceptors and stimulates the release of dopamine in the brain which is the neurotransmitter that gives the smoker positive feelings.  When you quit the stimulation for dopamine is no longer available and the individual suffers through withdrawal symptoms such as <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">irritability</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">depression</a>, cravings, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Insomnia" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Insomnia';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">insomnia</a> and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChildADD" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChildADD';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">difficulty concentrating</a>.</p><p>Many of the nicotine replacement drugs on the market today will help to maintain those low levels of dopamine and gradually wean the person off of them while decreasing the symptoms of withdrawal.  Reportedly, Chantix works in much the same way.  It stimulates the release of dopamine and other chemicals that will reduce the signs and symptoms of withdrawal.  It also blocks the nicotine receptors in the brain so that if you do slip up and smoke a cigarette you don&#8217;t get the same nicotine &#8220;high&#8221; that you got in the past.  The theory is that smoking the cigarette becomes much less pleasurable and the desire to return to smoking is reduced or eliminated.</p><p>Researchers found that the drug should be started about a week before you decide to quit to allow the drug full penetration in the body.  You&#8217;ll get a 12 week prescription that may be extended another 12 weeks if you remain smoke free the first 12 weeks.  This may improve the chances that you&#8217;ll be able to quit altogether.  During the first 12 weeks the doctor will gradually increase the dose from 1 x a day to 2 x a day to reduce any side effects you might experience.</p><p>At this time the number of studies which indicate the efficacy of the drug have been small the results have shown that the results are better than a placebo to help smokers to quit.  People who took the drug reported less side effects or withdrawal symptoms than those who didn&#8217;t take the medication.</p><p>Studies to this point have compared the efficacy of Chantix to other oral medications used in smoking cessation programs, such as bupropion (Wellbutrin), and not against other nicotine replacement therapy treatments, such as nicotine gum or patches.  And, it is important to remember that the individuals who participated in the Chantix studies also received counseling and support which has been shown to improve the success rate of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quitting smoking</a>, even when used with individuals who are going &#8220;cold turkey&#8221; &#8211; without any medication or nicotine replacement therapy support.</p><p><strong>The side effects of Chantix</strong></p><p>People who take Chantix report that they experience <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Nausea" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Nausea';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">nausea</a>, headache, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Vomiting" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Vomiting';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">vomiting</a>, gas, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Insomnia" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Insomnia';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">insomnia</a>, vivid or abnormal dreams or that the medication will change the way in which food tastes.  After the release of the drug there were several reports of individuals who suffered from psychiatric disturbances that permanently negatively affected their lives. <strong> In 2008 the FDA issued an advisory that those taking Chantix should be closely monitored for mood and behavior changes.</strong> People can also experience an inability to drive or operate heavy machinery while using Chantix so the Federal Aviation Administration added Chantix to a list of medications and drugs which are prohibited for pilots and air-traffic controllers.</p><p>Other severe side effects can be related to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Allergies" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Allergies';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">allergic reactions</a>, such as rash, hives, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Pruritis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Pruritis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">itching</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BreathingProblems" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BreathingProblems';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">difficulty breathing</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChestPain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChestPain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">tightness in the chest</a> or <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">swelling</a> of the face.  Any reports of severe side effects, such as <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MemoryProblems" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MemoryProblems';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">memory loss</a>, aggression, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Arrhythmia" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Arrhythmia';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">irregular heartbeat</a>, hallucinations, thoughts of suicide, blistered or peeling skin, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Seizures" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Seizures';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">seizures</a>, vision changes or <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChestPain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChestPain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">chest pain</a> should be reported to your physician immediately.</p><p>After the release of Chantix to the open market several side effects have been reported that include depression, mania, psychosis, paranoia, delusions, hostility, panic, hypersensitivity reactions and serious <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/SkinDisorders" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/SkinDisorders';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">skin conditions</a> such as Stevens Johnson Syndrome.</p><p>Like all other drugs used to help treat a condition, illness, or symptom there can be side effects and problems.  The individual and physician must sit down and weigh the benefits against the risk in each individual case.  This risk vs. benefit ratio can only be determined based on the individuals overall health, ability to be compliant and any other underlying medical condition.</p><p><strong>WARNINGS</strong></p><p>Chantix has been found to worsen any psychiatric illness, such as <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">depression</a>, schizophrenia or <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">anxiety</a>.  Even if you have a psychiatric illness that is under good control the medication can cause a relapse or the recurrence of an old psychiatric illness that hasn&#8217;t been symptomatic in years.</p><p><strong><span
style="color: green">Quitting the Natural Way</span></strong></p><p>Kicking the habit and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stopping smoking</a> is extremely difficult and requires willpower, determination and support. Once you have made the decision that you want to stop smoking, there are various treatment options available to assist you including nicotine replacement therapy, hypnosis, counseling and prescription medications.</p><p>Natural and holistic treatments can also lessen the urge to smoke and help you to restore balance in your body. Treatments like herbal and homeopathic remedies are safe and effective to use. They contain a combination of ingredients such as Avena sativa, Garcinia cambogia and Gotu Cola (Centella asiatica) to reduce nicotine cravings and balance the mood. Consult a reputable homeopath, herbalist or naturopath for guidance on a management plan tailored to suit your needs.</p><p>The Stop Smoking UltraPack helps support balanced mood, soothe nerves and enhances emotional well being with homeopathic remedies for relief from restlessness and agitation while <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quitting cigarettes</a>. The complete solution &#8211; Stop Smoking UltraPack &#8211; includes one of each:</p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/RxHale" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='rxhale';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">RXHale</a> &#8211; A natural, safe, and effective herbal stop smoking medication that treats symptoms of nicotine withdrawal naturally &#8211; before they start! <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/RxHale" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='rx-hale';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Rx-Hale</a> Tablets contain a unique combination of herbal and mineral ingredients to assist with the management of depression and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MoodSwings" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MoodSwings';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">mood swings</a>. Taken during the month before you stop smoking and continued for a few months until the worst is over, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/RxHale" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='rx-hale';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Rx-Hale</a> Tablets ensure that your efforts to stop smoking are not foiled by depression, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MoodSwings" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MoodSwings';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">mood swings</a> and sugar cravings. Taking the tablets every day during the 30 days before you stop also prepares you psychologically for nicotine withdrawal and ensures that you begin the process feeling strong and ready to face the challenges ahead of you!</p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CraveRx" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='crave-rx';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Crave-RX</a> &#8211; a natural, safe, and effective herbal <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a> medication that controls nicotine craving, severe nicotine withdrawal symptoms, and nicotine withdrawal duration without using harmful and expensive nicotine products! Crave-Rx Drops contain a unique combination of selected herbal ingredients which have been clinically proven to reduce the craving for nicotine due to their balancing effect on the brain chemicals known to be associated with addiction. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CraveRx" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='crave-rx';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Crave-Rx</a> Drops also contain herbs which will help to prevent the sugar cravings and compensatory overeating which often cause people to go back to cigarettes due to unwanted weight gain. Now you can safely stop smoking without gaining weight!</p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/NicoTonic" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='nicotonic';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">NicoTonic</a> &#8211; a proven, safe and effective natural remedy that is an excellent and very effective aid in reducing emotional ability and restlessness associated with withdrawal from nicotine or other addictive drugs.  Tissue salts are easy to take, pleasant tasting and even children love to take them!  Safe during <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Pregnancy" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Pregnancy';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">pregnancy</a>, nursing and free of side effects.  Regular use ensures systemic balance of biochemic tissue salts in the body, optimizes health at the cellular level, relieves symptoms of disease, restores health and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Low Vitality" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Low Vitality';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">vitality</a>, optimizes the therapeutic effects of other remedies by improving systemic functioning and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Metabolism" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Metabolism';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">metabolism</a>.</p><p>Formulated by a clinical psychologist, these remedies within the Stop Smoking UltraPack are pharmaceutically manufactured to the highest standards.</p><p><strong><span
style="color: green">Hypnosis Can Also Help You Quit</span></strong></p><p>The Non-Smoker&#8217;s Edge &#8211; <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Quitting smoking</a> is tough, but <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/NonSmokersEdge" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/NonSmokersEdge';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">The Non-Smoker&#8217;s Edge</a> is tougher. This extensive 7-CD audio hypnosis program combines eight full sessions of smoking-cessation hypnosis with one session of behavior modification strategies and one session of smoking aversion therapy. Research shows these tools can improve your chance of success from less than 5% to more than 66%. Learn more about <a
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href="http://www.remedies4.com/download/glycemic-101-how-control-glycemic-index-rest-life.pdf" target=_new"><h4><b>Glycemic 101: How to Control Your Glycemic Index for the Rest of Your Life</h4></b></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Simply right click the ebook title above, and choose Save As to save to your desktop!&nbsp; You can find more FREE Natural Health, Wellness and Pet Ebooks at <a
href=http://www.remedies4.com/" target="_New"><strong>Remedies4.com</strong></a>!<br><hr>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/stop-smoking-with-chantix/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Stop smoking patch &#8211; Will It Work?</title><link>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/stop-smoking-patch/</link> <comments>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/stop-smoking-patch/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:14:09 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCT</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Health and Vitality]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cardiovascular disease]]></category> <category><![CDATA[muscle aches]]></category> <category><![CDATA[nicotine withdrawal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pregnancy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[quit smoking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sleep problems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[smoking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[stop smoking]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/stop-smoking-patch/</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/stop-smoking-patch/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/smoking3-300x225.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>Mark Twain once said, &#8220;Quitting smoking is easy.  I&#8217;ve done it a thousand times.&#8221;  The reason why quitting, and staying quit, is so hard for so many people is nicotine.  Nicotine is an addictive drug that researchers have compared to the addiction power of cocaine or heroin.
Over a relatively short period of time a person becomes both physically addicted to nicotine and emotionally addicted as well.  In order to quit, studies have shown that smokers must deal with both aspects of their addiction, the physical and emotional.
But the rewards of quitting are great.  Within 12 hours carbon monoxide levels in the blood drop to normal and increase the amount of oxygen that is delivered to the cells.  Within two weeks to three months circulation ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Quitting smoking</a> is easy.  I&#8217;ve done it a thousand times.&#8221;  The reason why quitting, and staying quit, is so hard for so many people is nicotine.  Nicotine is an addictive drug that researchers have compared to the addiction power of cocaine or heroin.</p><p>Over a relatively short period of time a person becomes both physically <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/NicotineAddiction" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/NicotineAddiction';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">addicted to nicotine</a> and emotionally addicted as well.  In order to quit, studies have shown that smokers must deal with both aspects of their addiction, the physical and emotional.</p><p>But the rewards of quitting are great.  Within 12 hours carbon monoxide levels in the blood drop to normal and increase the amount of oxygen that is delivered to the cells.  Within two weeks to three months circulation improves in lung function also increases and within one year the excessive risk of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/arteriosclerosis-hardening" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/arteriosclerosis-hardening';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">coronary artery disease</a> is cut in half!  These are all really good reasons to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quit smoking</a>.  Unfortunately, the reason people are not successful.  Surely attached to their motivation or their lack of understanding about why they should quit, but rather the addiction to nicotine itself.</p><p>Nicotine patches uses a theory called nicotine replacement therapy.  Using this process can reduce the unpleasant physical symptoms of person will experience as they try to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quit smoking</a>.  This leaves them with dealing with the emotional aspects of their addiction and not trying to deal with both the physical and emotional at the same time.  Nicotine replacement therapy can be delivered in a variety of forms but the most common are the nicotine patches.</p><p>While naked teen is a harmful chemicals of the body is not as harmful as the 2000 other chemicals and over 40 different carcinogens in tobacco.  It is also a process that is use short-term in order to relieve some of the withdrawal symptoms and not a way of delivering a nicotine to the body over a long period of time.</p><p>Interestingly, cravings and symptoms of nicotine withdrawal are cited by 70% to 90% of smokers who say is their only reason for not giving up cigarettes.  While many people are able to quit smoking without nicotine replacement therapy most do not do it on their first try.</p><p>Nicotine replacement therapy should be combined with other smoking cessation methods in order to help an individual over the emotional and habitual addiction to smoking.  Most studies have shown that this particular type of approach, paring nicotine replacement with the support of program that helps to change behavior, will double your chances of being successful.</p><p>Because these nicotine replacement therapy patches will deliver a nicotine to the body many physicians are leery of using them with individuals who have other underlying medical conditions that make the administration of nicotine more risky, such as <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">cardiovascular disease</a> or <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Pregnancy" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Pregnancy';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">pregnancy</a>.  However, there have been some significant studies which show that the benefits of quitting will outweigh the potential health risks and must be weighed on an individual basis.</p><p>It is not safe to take a nicotine replacement therapy patch at the same time that you are smoking.  Research is still being done with smokers who are using nicotine replacement while smoking but it is too early to tell how dangerous the additional nicotine to the body will be.  To put this into perspective you should know that nicotine is more dangerous than strychnine and three times more potent than arsenic.  There is actually enough nicotine in four to five cigarettes to kill a person immediately if they were to keep the tobacco.  However, when an individual smokes a cigarette they receive only a small portion of the nicotine and the rest is either burned away or caught in the filter.</p><p>By adding nicotine to the body through a nicotine replacement therapy patch plus smoking, researchers are concerned that this additional nicotine will cause significant health risks.</p><p>Nicotine replacement therapy patches should be started on the first day then an individual tries to quit.  This method gives them the greatest chance of success with the physical addiction, although the emotional and psychological addiction must be addressed through other supportive means.</p><p>At this time research has not supported the use of nicotine replacement patches with individuals who smoke less than 10 cigarettes a day.  If you smoke less than half a pack a day but still believe you may need the additional support for physical withdrawal speak with your primary care physician about a lower dose of nicotine replacement in order to assist you.</p><p>The dosage of nicotine replacement will be based on the type of smoker you are but there is no formal grouping that defines a light, average or heavy smoker.  However, it is believed that a white smoker is someone who smokes less than 10 cigarettes per day, and a pack a day or more is a heavy smoker.  An average smoker falls in between.</p><p>The nicotine patches aren&#8217;t transdermal nicotine system which means that the drug is administered through the skin.  The individual switches to a lower dose patch over the course of a couple of weeks in order to slowly wean themselves off of nicotine.  Patches can actually be purchased with or without prescription and there are a variety of different strengths and types available.</p><p>Side effects of the nicotine patch are related to the dose of nicotine is being delivered, the brand of the patch, how long the past is going to be used and how it&#8217;s applied.  The individual may find that there&#8217;s some skin irritation around the patch sites, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Dizziness" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Dizziness';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">dizziness</a> related to the administration of nicotine, <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/SleepDisorders" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/SleepDisorders';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">sleep problems</a> can be short-term and might go away within three to four days.  If not, and you are using a 24-hour patch, try switching to a patch that delivers nicotine over 16 hours only.  If the side effects did not go away then try switching from a nicotine patch to another form of nicotine replacement therapy.</p><p><strong><span
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/NonSmokersEdge" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/NonSmokersEdge';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">The Non-Smoker&#8217;s Edge</a> now!</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
href="http://www.remedies4.com/download/glycemic-101-how-control-glycemic-index-rest-life.pdf" target=_new"><h4><b>Glycemic 101: How to Control Your Glycemic Index for the Rest of Your Life</h4></b></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Simply right click the ebook title above, and choose Save As to save to your desktop!&nbsp; You can find more FREE Natural Health, Wellness and Pet Ebooks at <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/reducing-cholestorol-naturally/"><img
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A person&#8217;s body naturally produces 2,000 mg of cholesterol per day and the average person normally consumes within their diet between 200 and 800 mg per day. The common belief that all dietary cholesterol is bad for you is a myth. Cholesterol is vital for vitamin D synthesis, cell membrane structure, steroid hormone production and bile formation.
Fats are passed into the liver from the intestines where they are then metabolized. ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
class="alignleft" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/HLIC/2588b71d7197ebb25ccfd764cccd19d4.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="320" height="281" />Abnormalities in blood fat level is a contributing factor to coronary <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">heart disease</a>. Cholesterol and triglycerides are the two main fats in the blood. Both fats are consumed in the diet but what is not generally known is that cholesterol is also made up naturally in most of the tissues in the body, the exception being the tissues in the brain.</p><p>A person&#8217;s body naturally produces 2,000 mg of cholesterol per day and the average person normally consumes within their diet between 200 and 800 mg per day. The common belief that all dietary cholesterol is bad for you is a myth. Cholesterol is vital for vitamin D synthesis, cell membrane structure, steroid hormone production and bile formation.</p><p>Fats are passed into the liver from the intestines where they are then metabolized. This process of clearing the fats can take several hours, if for any reason the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HighCholesterol" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HighCholesterol';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">cholesterol levels</a> remain high, the excess may deposited on the lining of the arteries causing atheroma which narrows the arteries causing them to fur up or harden which lead to atherosclerosis the fore runner to heart disease.</p><p>The steps to combat high blood fats are to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a>, to take up exercise such as <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/FitDeckFitnessCards" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/FitDeckFitnessCards';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">swimming</a>, cycling or walking, cut out or cut down on sugar consumption, cut down on alcohol consumption, increase dietary fiber especially oats, leafy green vegetables and fruit such as apples and oranges and also the consumption of garlic and onions are beneficial, coming off the pill and hormone replacement therapy and finding an alternative to beta blockers and thiazide <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diuretics" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diuretics';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">diuretics</a>. Further measures would be to take vitamin supplements of <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/eVitamins" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='vitamin e';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">vitamin E</a>, chromium and marine lipids or even follow a vegan diet with plenty of oily fish.</p><p>The following supplements may help if you are suffering from <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/using-evista-to-treat-osteoporosis/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/womanCN-300x228.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>Osteoporosis is a chronic medical condition where the body loses bone mass faster than it can be dealt.  Interestingly, there are two opposing forces which will lead to osteoporosis.
On the one hand, bone is built in response to stresses such as weight-bearing and muscle strength.  On the other hand, bone is also lost in response to hormonal activity and lack of weight-bearing stress on the bones.
In young adults the difference between bone growth and loss is on the positive side.  This means that up until an individual reaches age 30 they are laying down more bone van is being destroyed.
After 35 bone is lost progressively faster than it is being built.  Over the past 15 years researchers have been on a quest to discover medications and ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
rel="attachment wp-att-8866" href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/using-evista-to-treat-osteoporosis/womancn/"><img
class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-8866" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/womanCN-300x228.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="334" height="253" /></a>Osteoporosis is a chronic medical condition where the body loses bone mass faster than it can be dealt.  Interestingly, there are two opposing forces which will lead to osteoporosis.</p><p>On the one hand, bone is built in response to stresses such as weight-bearing and muscle strength.  On the other hand, bone is also lost in response to hormonal activity and lack of weight-bearing <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stress</a> on the bones.</p><p>In young adults the difference between bone growth and loss is on the positive side.  This means that up until an individual reaches age 30 they are laying down more bone van is being destroyed.</p><p>After 35 bone is lost progressively faster than it is being built.  Over the past 15 years researchers have been on a quest to discover medications and therapies that will either hinder the loss of bone or increased bone building activity, all in an effort to decrease the negative effects for individuals who suffer from <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Osteoporosis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Osteoporosis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">osteoporosis</a>.</p><p>In 1997 the Federal drug administration granted permission for Eli Lilly &amp; Co. to market raloxifene (Evista) for the prevention of osteoporosis.  Evista was heralded as an alternative to estrogen and hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women who needed preventative therapy for osteoporosis and coronary <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">heart disease</a>.  Although estrogen was a great preventative measure it also carried a greater risk for breast, uterine and ovarian cancers.  Although taking <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ProgesteroneLevels" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ProgesteroneLevels';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">progesterone</a> with the estrogen will reduce the risk it doesn&#8217;t totally eliminate it.</p><p>As a life expectancy of women continues to increase researchers are finding that many women will spend as much as one third of their lives after <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Menopause" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Menopause';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">menopause</a> efficient in estrogen and at a greater risk for osteoporosis.  New medications, therapies and preventative measures continue to be sought since <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Osteoporosis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Osteoporosis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">osteoporosis</a> places a huge medical and financial burden on society.  Researchers also recognize that many individuals are not willing to make a lifestyle choices and dietary adjustments in order to ensure adequate bone growth and prevention of osteoporosis.</p><p>Thus, Evista may be the next great hope for postmenopausal women who require help with prevention for osteoporosis.  Evista belongs to a new class of drugs called selective estrogen receptor modulator&#8217;s and appears to be able to act like estrogen on certain tissues but not others.</p><p>The first selective estrogen receptor modulator drug to reach the market was tamoxifen used in women diagnosed with breast cancer to prevent cancer and the second breast.  Other similar drugs have followed.  In several studies Evista was shown to increase bone mass, prevent osteoporosis and lower total <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HighCholesterol" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HighCholesterol';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">LDL</a> in the fight to prevent <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Arteriosclerosis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Arteriosclerosis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">coronary artery disease</a>.</p><p>However, there are a number of negative side effects that go beyond generalized <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HotFlashes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HotFlashes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">hot flashes</a> and mild <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/LegCramps" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/LegCramps';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">leg cramps</a>.  Some of the more serious risks include Venus clots that break off and can cause a <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BloodClots" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BloodClots';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">pulmonary embolism</a>.  There is a 2.5 increased risks to those clots in people taking Evista.  There is no evidence that Evista will prevent <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">heart disease</a>.  Although it lowers <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CholestNatural" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CholestNatural';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">LDL</a> it fails to change the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CholestNatural" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CholestNatural';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">HDL</a> levels or triglyceride levels, all of which are needed in order to prevent <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/arteriosclerosis-hardening" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/arteriosclerosis-hardening';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">coronary artery disease</a>.</p><p>Although medications such as Evista are important in the fight against osteoporosis they are not the only measures that women can take to prevent post-<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Menopause" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Menopause';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">menopausal</a> changes.  Physicians will continue to recommend that women decrease any excess of alcohol intake, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a>, increase their calcium, and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/eVitamins" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='vitamin c';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">vitamin C</a> and vitamin K2 intake as well as include weight-bearing exercises in their daily routines.</p><p>And to more recent studies the effectiveness of the best was called into question.  In both studies of drugs was not shown to have a significantly positive effect on increasing bone mass density and in one study researchers determined that Fosamax showed greater improvement than did the Evista.</p><p>Only you and your physician can make the decision about the types of medications and therapies that will best fit your particular lifestyle.  The choice should be made only after a thorough physical examination, medical history, social evaluation and consultation with the individual about the types of changes to the lifestyle that will be attempted.  Evista may be the course of action you choose him but it should only be done using an informed choice.</p><p><strong><span
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/BoneProtec" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='bone-protec';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Bone-Protec</a> is a highly advanced formula containing 11 specific active ingredients to help strengthen and protect your skeletal system, for improved posture, mobility, strength, reduced pain, and reduced risk of degenerative disease.   It is not a typical ‘supermarket&#8217; bone formula with limited activity and benefits.</p><p>Most importantly it contains ingredients that will give you the most effective natural protection against bone density loss as you age. Bone density loss can lead to fractures, hip replacements and often premature death brought on by the trauma of a broken hip. Together with a good diet and moderate weight-bearing exercise, <a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=1082</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/breast-cancer-top-ten-things-every-women-should-know/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/HLIC/4fd4784fa069c9db6189a8430f255cac.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>Breast cancer is a reality many women will have to deal with. Statistics show that one woman out of nine will develop breast cancer in her life. Whether it be a dear friend, a close family member or herself, every woman will be touched by breast cancer in one way or the other. Breast cancer accounts for about 30% of all cancers.
Every woman should be aware of the risk factors and change those she can to lower her risk of developing breast cancer in her life.
Women who are not active physically, smoke or consume a lot of alcohol are at higher risk to develop breast cancer. Women who have their first child at a later age or have never given birth are at higher risk to develop breast cancer. Women ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
class="alignleft" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/HLIC/4fd4784fa069c9db6189a8430f255cac.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="211" height="317" />Breast cancer is a reality many women will have to deal with. Statistics show that one woman out of nine will develop breast cancer in her life. Whether it be a dear friend, a close family member or herself, every woman will be touched by breast cancer in one way or the other. Breast cancer accounts for about 30% of all cancers.</p><p>Every woman should be aware of the risk factors and change those she can to lower her risk of developing breast cancer in her life.</p><p>Women who are not active physically, smoke or consume a lot of alcohol are at higher risk to develop breast cancer. Women who have their first child at a later age or have never given birth are at higher risk to develop breast cancer. Women who had their first period at an earlier age (less than 12 years old) are at higher risk for breast cancer.</p><p>Women who have close family members who had develop breast cancer are at higher risk for themselves. Women who are older. The further a woman advances in life, the higher her probability of developing breast cancer. Women who experience a late <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Menopause" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Menopause';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">menopause</a> (after 55 years old) have an increase risk of developing breast cancer.</p><p>There is hope however and certain measures have proven to help reduce the risk of developing breast cancer for a woman. It is recommended to exercise regularly, lose any excess weight, lower alcohol consumption and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a>. It is also proven that women who <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Breastfeeding" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Breastfeeding';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">breastfeed</a> their babies are at lower risks to develop breast cancer.</p><p>Certain measures, by finding breast cancer at an earlier stage can lower the complication rate and morbidity associated with this condition. The two most recommended measures are to do a mammogram exam every two years after the age of 50 (or earlier if a woman has risk factors) and doing a breast self-examination. It is also recommended for a woman to visit her doctor regularly. One has to know that about two thirds of breast tumors are found by the woman herself upon doing her self-examination.</p><p>Many organizations and industries have joined forces to push back breast cancer and one can only encourage them by donating time or money for this worthy cause. There are many researches on breast cancer conducted worldwide and it is expected that the near future will see the decline of this devastating affliction.</p><hr><b>Free PDF Health Ebook...</b><br><br><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=4111</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/don%e2%80%99t-heart%e2%80%99s-health-skip/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/bxp44792b-239x300.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="heart health" title="" /></a>Many of you are know that heart attacks are the number one killer in both men and women in the U.S; but did you know that many fatalities can be prevented if you learn to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack and get medical attention fast? Also, did you know that women experience different symptoms than men?
According to the American Heart Association, the most reported symptom of a heart attack in men and women is chest pain. The difference is that women are also more likely to present symptoms such as anxiety, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, as well as shortness of breath, back and jaw pain. Other symptoms of a heart attack experienced more frequently by women include fainting and breaking into a cold sweat.
Many more people could ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5883" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/bxp44792b-239x300.jpg?ba4058" alt="heart health" width="239" height="300" />Many of you are know that heart attacks are the number one killer in both men and women in the U.S; but did you know that many fatalities can be prevented if you learn to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack and get medical attention fast? Also, did you know that women experience different symptoms than men?</p><p>According to the American Heart Association, the most reported symptom of a heart attack in men and women is <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChestPain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChestPain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">chest pain</a>. The difference is that women are also more likely to present symptoms such as <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">anxiety</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Nausea" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Nausea';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">nausea</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Vomiting" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Vomiting';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">vomiting</a> and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AbdominalPain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AbdominalPain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">abdominal pain</a>, as well as <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ShortnessOfBreath" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ShortnessOfBreath';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">shortness of breath</a>, back and jaw pain. Other symptoms of a heart attack experienced more frequently by women include fainting and breaking into a cold sweat.</p><p>Many more people could recover from heart attacks if they received help faster. Of the people who die from heart attacks, about half die within an hour of the first symptoms, and before they reach the hospital.</p><p>If you think you or someone you know is having a heart attack, it is essential to call 911 within minutes -experts say no more than 5- to increase chances of survival.  As always, prevention is best. Keeping cholesterol levels and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">high blood pressure</a> in check is crucial to cardiovascular health.</p><p>In general, cholesterol is associated with <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">obesity</a>, but that is not always the case. Although obese people have a greater risk of high levels of cholesterol in their blood, many people who have a healthy weight have <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HighCholesterol" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HighCholesterol';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">high cholesterol</a>, too. The same can be said for <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">diabetes</a> and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">hypertension</a>. The bottom line for prevention is to follow a heart-healthy lifestyle.</p><p>Maintaining body weight within a healthy range and exercising at least an hour daily should be part of your heart-healthy plan. Also, following a balanced diet with approximately 30 percent of calories from monounsaturated fats such as <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/MountainRoseHerbs" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/MountainRoseHerbs';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">olive oil</a>, canola, fish and nuts and limiting saturated fats is recommended. Managing <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stress</a> levels, anxiety and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">depression</a> should also be incorporated into your plan.</p><p>Holistic medicine teaches us that all systems in the body are interrelated, so with this in mind, it is necessary to make sure all organs are supported and working properly. For our hearts to be healthy, focus should also include liver, gallbladder and pancreatic health, as well as nervous and circulatory systems health.</p><p>Herbal and homeopathic remedies can provide effective, safe relief without compromising health or risking serious side effects. Natural remedies have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years to support heart health.</p><p>With so many resources available in nature to assist us in our quest to well-being; it is up to us to make good use of them and start reaping the benefits of good health today.</p><p><strong>The Ins &amp; Outs of Healthy Hearts</strong></p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Stop smoking</a>: Many people think that smoking causes mainly respiratory problems, but smoking damages the arteries and is a major cause of atherosclerosis, a build up of fatty substances in the arteries.</p><p><a
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You are just going to have to take the time to learn about self help hypnosis techniques so that you are going to be able to do this correctly.
Set the Mood
To do self help hypnosis, first you are going to need to set the mood. This is vital to the hypnosis process altogether, otherwise you are not going to be able ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
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class="alignleft size-full wp-image-31917" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/LitCigarettes.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="234" height="176" /></a>So you know that you have a problem that you want help with, for instance maybe you want to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">quit smoking</a>. You can use a self hypnosis CD or any other means of helping you to go through with the self help hypnosis, the bottom line is that you are going to use this self help hypnosis in order to help yourself <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">kick the habit</a> and start to get healthy.</p><p>You are just going to have to take the time to learn about self help hypnosis techniques so that you are going to be able to do this correctly.</p><p><strong>Set the Mood</strong></p><p>To do self help hypnosis, first you are going to need to set the mood. This is vital to the hypnosis process altogether, otherwise you are not going to be able to get the best results with all of this. You want to do whatever you have to in order to make sure that the setting is going to be soothing and relaxing.</p><p>So you should have the lights in the room dimmed and some soothing music on. You can find CDs that have soothing sounds of the rainforest or waterfalls or other soothing sounds that you can buy and which would be perfect for something like this. Basically you want to get the same mood set that you would if you were doing a meditation, because it is basically the same idea here that you are trying to get yourself or another person to not focus on anything but relaxing.</p><p>Once you have relaxed and want to perform the self help hypnosis, you are going to want to start telling yourself your affirmations over and over again in your head. You should have come up with these affirmations beforehand so that you are not going to have be thinking about this while you are there in your relaxation state.</p><p>Hypnosis is going to work to help you get over your smoking habit. Just remember that it may take you more than one attempt before you are able to kick the habit, especially if you have never done this whole self-hypnosis thing before and you are not exactly sure how to do it. Do not let yourself get frustrated because this is just going to make things worse, and instead know that you are going to be able to <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stopping smoking</a> is extremely difficult and requires willpower, determination and support. Once you have made the decision that you want to <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/RxHale" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='rx-hale';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Rx-Hale</a> Tablets contain a unique combination of herbal and mineral ingredients to assist with the management of <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MoodSwings" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MoodSwings';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">mood swings</a>. Taken during the month before you stop smoking and continued for a few months until the worst is over, <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CraveRx" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='crave-rx';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Crave-RX</a> &#8211; a natural, safe, and effective herbal stop smoking medication that controls nicotine craving, severe nicotine withdrawal symptoms, and nicotine withdrawal duration without using harmful and expensive nicotine products! Crave-Rx Drops contain a unique combination of selected herbal ingredients which have been clinically proven to reduce the craving for nicotine due to their balancing effect on the brain chemicals known to be associated with addiction. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/CraveRx" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='crave-rx';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Crave-Rx</a> Drops also contain herbs which will help to prevent the sugar cravings and compensatory overeating which often cause people to go back to cigarettes due to unwanted weight gain. Now you can safely <a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=2628</guid> <description><![CDATA[Coronary Heart Disease is a condition called atherosclerosis. The condition occurs when fatty material called plaque builds up in your arteries. The plaque causes the arteries to narrow which decreases blood flow to the heart, which can slow the heart down, or even stop it. The blockage of arteries causes chest pain, shortness of breath, and can cause a heart attack.
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death for both men and women. In the U.S. approximately 15 million individuals have some form of coronary heart disease. Males in their forties have a higher risk of CHD than women.
There are many causes for CHD including diabetes, high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, menopause, or those who do not get enough physical activity, obesity, or smoking.
Another cause of heart ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Coronary Heart Disease is a condition called atherosclerosis. The condition occurs when fatty material called plaque builds up in your arteries. The plaque causes the arteries to narrow which decreases blood flow to the heart, which can slow the heart down, or even stop it. The blockage of arteries causes chest pain, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ShortnessOfBreath" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ShortnessOfBreath';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">shortness of breath</a>, and can cause a heart attack.</p><p>Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death for both men and women. In the U.S. approximately 15 million individuals have some form of coronary <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">heart disease</a>. Males in their forties have a higher risk of CHD than women.</p><p>There are many causes for CHD including <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">diabetes</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">high blood pressure</a>, high <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HighCholesterol" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HighCholesterol';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">LDL</a> cholesterol, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Menopause" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Menopause';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">menopause</a>, or those who do not get enough physical activity, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">obesity</a>, or smoking.</p><p>Another cause of heart disease is higher-than-normal levels of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Inflammation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">inflammation</a>-related substances such as C-reactive protein and fibrinogen, which may increase your risk for having a heart attack.</p><p>Symptoms of heart disease include chest pain, or a discomfort (<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Angina" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Angina';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">angina</a>) in the chest region. The heart not receiving enough blood or oxygen causes the pain or discomfort. There are two types of pain that can be experienced during heart disease &#8211; atypical chest pain and typical <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChestPain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChestPain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">chest pain</a>. Atypical <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChestPain" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ChestPain';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">chest pain</a> is sharp and comes and goes.</p><p>This atypical chest pain can be felt in other places besides your chest such as in your arm, abdomen or back. The pain is NOT related to exercise and is not relieved when you take a medication called nitroglycerin, or by resting. Women more commonly experience atypical pain.</p><p>Typical chest pain feels like heaviness on your chest or like someone is squeezing you. You feel this heaviness under your breastbone. The discomfort occurs with activity or when you are in a highly emotional situation and goes away with rest or when you receive nitroglycerin.</p><p>Adults experiencing chest pain have a higher risk of CHD that those who have atypical chest pain. Other symptoms that you may experience when you are experiencing either atypical chest pain or typical chest pain are <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ShortnessOfBreath" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ShortnessOfBreath';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">shortness of breath</a>, or when you actually have a heart attack.</p><p>If you are experiencing any kind of chest pain or discomfort your doctor will run tests to determine if your symptoms are heart related. These tests include an electrocardiogram (ECG), and exercise <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Stress';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stress</a> test, an echocardiogram, a nuclear scan, a coronary angiography/arteriography, an electron-beam computer tomography (EBCT), a coronary CT angiography, or a magnetic <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/BioSonics" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/BioSonics';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">resonance</a> angiography.</p><p>If you are found to have CHD the treatment will depend on the symptoms you are having and how severe the disease has progressed. If you have been found to have CHD but do not have any symptoms (sometimes it is discovered during a routine exam), you may be treated with medication or angioplasty with stenting. Angioplasty with stenting can reduce <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Angina" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Angina';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">angina</a> or other symptoms of CHD. If you are having a heart attack angioplasty with stenting can save your life.</p><p>Medications used to treat CHD include ACE inhibitors which help to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">lower blood pressure</a>, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Anticoagulants" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Anticoagulants';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">blood thinners</a> (antiplatelet drugs) which are used to reduce your risk of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BloodClots" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/BloodClots';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">blood clots</a> occurring, beta-blockers which are used to lower your heart rate, blood pressure, and your oxygen use by the heart, calcium channel blockers which are used to relax your arteries, lower your blood pressure, and to reduce the strain put on your heart.</p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diuretics" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diuretics';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Diuretics</a> may also be used to further reduce your blood pressure, and nitroglycerin is used to stop chest pain and to improve your blood supply to your heart. Statins are used to lower cholesterol.</p><p>Percutaneous Coronary Interventions, or PCIs such as angioplasty and stenting are used to treat and diagnose CHD along with coronary atherectomy and coronary radiation implants and coronary brachytherapy.</p><p>Sometimes surgery is used to treat CHD and include coronary artery bypass surgery and other minimally invasive heart surgeries.</p><p>Lifestyle changes that can have a positive impact on those with heart disease are avoiding or reducing sodium intake, eating a low fat, low cholesterol, and no trans fat diet, getting regular exercise, and learning how to maintain a healthy weight for your height.</p><p>For a diabetic, it is important to control your <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">blood sugar</a> for many reasons but high sugar contributes to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/HeartDisease';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">heart disease</a> so diabetics can reduce their heart disease risk by managing their <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">blood glucose</a> level. It is also important to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/QuittingSmoking';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">stop smoking</a> if you currently smoke because smoking can increase your risk for heart disease.</p><p>To learn more how nutritional supplements can help you prevent heart disease, please check out <strong>Health or High Water</strong> for some great information.</p><p><strong>We Recommend:</strong></p><p>High-Rite is a natural, safe, effective and powerful herbal formula for <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">hypertension</a> and blood pressure control. High-Rite helps to balance and regulate blood pressure; address some of the contributory factors causing <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Hypertension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">high blood pressure</a>. While some of the ingredients in <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/HighRite" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='high-rite';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">High-Rite</a> also helps to reduce <a
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