Year: 2011

The Cancer Diaries, A Journey Through the Crucible

The Cancer Diaries, A Journey Through The Crucible Book Synopsis: In 1998, Carol Farmer, a mother and active, vibrant woman, received a diagnosis from her doctor that is every woman’s worst nightmare: You have breast cancer. After Carol and her husband David and their two daughters, Cherise and Danielle, recovered from the initial shock, they […]

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What Is The Treatment of Bronchitis?

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi, which are the air passages present inside your lungs. Bronchitis can be caused by a variety of reasons and infections and allergies are its leading causes.

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How Can Colitis Be Treated?

Colitis basically refers to the inflammation of the colon. Colitis is a painful condition and if it is severe, it can be a debilitating illness. Colitis can be treated with the help of diet control and a careful nutrition plan.

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How Does Metabolism Work as You Age?

Everyone feels that the older they get, the harder it is for them to lose weight. There are many factors that contribute to the difficulty in losing weight as you grow older, but the biggest fact that can cause you problems is that your body’s metabolism naturally slows down as you age.  This can create […]

Now Breathe: A Very Personal Journey Through Breast Cancer

A riveting account of life, love, sex, and humor after a cancer diagnosis.After finding a lump in her breast, haveing it removed, and then recieving the dreaded phone call, Claudia Sternbach found that life does go on.While balancing treatment with car pools, Sternbach allows us into her homeand makes us part of her family. At […]

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Popular Diets to Lose Weight

These days there are many diets that have made it easier for one to lose weight. Not all diets work for every person, and this is why it is important to visit a certified health professional or professional trainer before you start a diet and exercise program. Also, having a good idea what is your […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.