Month: September 2011

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Do You Suffer from COPD, Asthma or Allergies?

If you suffer from frequent shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing and wheezing, you probably suffer from one of the following respiratory problems: namely Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma or allergies.

From Chunk to Hunk: Diary of a Fat Man

From Chunk To Hunk: Diary Of A Fat Man   By age 33, Fred Anderson weighed over 370 pounds and suffered from diabetes, elevated blood pressure, sleep apnea, and chronic heartburn. But watching television one night in May 2000, he caught a glimpse of his own future in the form of an out-of-control diabetic in […]

A happy and healthy girl

Tips On Gaining A Healthier Life

These days people don’t seem to have enough time to simply focus on themselves. Work, children, chores, and everyday life is full of stress and the average person suffers from more and more heath problems. It is very important to focus on wellness and the well-being of yourself and those around you in order to […]

Adhd In children

How can Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults be Diagnosed and Treated?

Adult ADD is known as Adult Attention Deficit Disorder. This is a term used to describe a group of neuro-psychiatric conditions that make an adult unable to remain focused on a particular task for a given amount of time.

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How Can I Improve My Chances of Getting Pregnant?

Deciding to have a baby is a life changing process. Some couples have no trouble at all conceiving, while for some couples getting pregnant can become a difficult and at times, a disappointing task. There are many ways that you can improve your chances of getting pregnant.

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Eating Disorders

Many people are afflicted with eating disorders, which make them either gain or lose weight too rapidly. An obsession with a certain type of body image, depression or even anxiety can be a cause of most eating disorders.  (use our body mass index and ideal weight calculators to determine your healthy weight range)

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Low Carb Diets

These days low carb diets are getting more and more popular. Carbohydrates are seen as the main cause of putting on pounds, and many people are embarking on high protein and low carbohydrate diets in order to lose weight. There are many benefits of low carb diets, but they also come with a few risks […]

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Find Out When You Are Ovulating

Finding out your ovulation dates increase your chances of conceiving greatly. Every month, during ovulation, a woman”s body goes through certain changes. In some women these signs are very distinct, while in others they are negligible. The most ideal way to calculate your ovulation dates is by using an ovulation calculator.

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The Importance of Physical Fitness

A person who is fit is capable of living life to its fullest extent. Physical and mental fitness play very important roles in your lives and people who are both, physically and mentally fit are less prone to medical conditions as well.

Breast Cancer Journal: A Century of Petals

Following her diagnosis of breast cancer, Wittman was suddenly thrown into the world of the ill. Given little time to consider options, she had to make decisions about her treatment that will have far-reaching consequences. Her book is not about breast cancer as cold statistics or medically prescribed treatment regimens–it is about a woman’s life. […]