Archive for January, 2008:

Treatment for hot flashes/ night sweats

{ Posted on Jan 28 2008 by hans }
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Categories : Alternative Med, Pregnancy, Prevention
 Hot flashes are caused by falling estrogen levels. Some doctors recommend estrogen replacement therapy for relief, depending on the severity and frequency of the hot flashes. Luckily, hot flashes stop Read More »

Natural treatment for heavy bleeding

{ Posted on Jan 28 2008 by hans }
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Categories : Alternative Med, Alternative Medicine, Pregnancy, Prevention
 This is usually controlled once irregular periods have been tamed with either the Pill or a diet high in soy. But if you still have problems with heavy bleeding, here is a possible solution: Read More »

Natural treatment for irregular periods

{ Posted on Jan 28 2008 by hans }
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Categories : Alternative Med, Alternative Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Pregnancy, Prevention
Chasteberry  This herb may help with menstrual irregularities. It’s available in capsules or tinctures. Follow the directions on the label for dosages. Read More »

Eat fruits to live longer and feel better

{ Posted on Jan 25 2008 by hans }
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Categories : Elderly Care, Environment & Health, Healthy Diets, Prevention, Top Diseases
 In addition to vitamins and minerals, these products contain monosaccharide sugars which are easily assimilated by the body. Read More »

Consume grains and vegetables for longevity

{ Posted on Jan 25 2008 by hans }
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Categories : Elderly Care, Environment & Health, Healthy Diets, Prevention, Top Diseases
Consume Grains:  Grains are rich in proteins, minerals (calcium, iron, potassium, sodium, magnesium) and starches. Two types of grains exist: Read More »

Symptoms and Causes of Aging

{ Posted on Jan 25 2008 by hans }
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Categories : Elderly Care, Environment & Health, Healthy Diets, Prevention, Top Diseases
Symptoms:  Aging of the skin and the cells in all the organs of the body is part of a natural process which is determined by the genes. The Immune Read More »

Read food labels

{ Posted on Jan 22 2008 by hans }
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Categories : Exercise, Healthy Diets
 Most packaged foods are required to list certain information on the label. Knowing what to look for can help you make good food choices. Read More »

Know what, when, why, and how you eat

{ Posted on Jan 22 2008 by hans }
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Categories : Exercise, Healthy Diets
 Food is your body’s fuel. You can’t live without it. The key is to give your body enough nutrients and energy without eating too much. This sounds simple, but it can be hard to do in our food-obsessed culture. Read More »

Eat more fiber to feel full longer

{ Posted on Jan 22 2008 by hans }
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Categories : Healthy Diets
 High-fiber foods are digested more slowly than lower-fiber foods, so you feel full longer. Try to get an average of 25 to 35 grams of fiber each day. Foods that are high in fiber include: Read More »

Essential oil – Fennel (Sweet)

{ Posted on Jan 20 2008 by hans }
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Categories : A-Z of Essential Oil, Alternative Med, Alternative Medicine, Pregnancy
Foeniculum vulgare  Fennel has properties similar to those of aniseed, so that it is frequently used to treat colic and flatulence. It is also a mild natural Read More »
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