2010 June
Types of alternative medicine
Alternative medicine, also known as Eastern medicine, has been around for centuries. It is based off the philosophy that the body can heal itself and uses holistic approaches to complement this natural healing process, including medical systems, practices, and products. It is a very different approach than the traditional Western medicine scope in which medication [...]
Laser teeth whitening
There are several teeth whitening products and procedures available today that can help you to brighten your smile and remove stains from your teeth. Each of these methods works effectively and offers benefits as well as disadvantages. Choosing the right procedure for your own teeth will depend on a number of different factors. Laser teeth [...]
Swine flu treatment
I have no doubt that you’ve heard about the “swine flu” pandemic. When it hit the United States in April of 2009, a panic arose. At first, people thought that it was much worse than the typical seasonal flu, when in fact, it came at us unexpectedly and we just didn’t have the vaccines to [...]
Zone diet recipes
Dr. Barry Sears is the creator of the Zone Diet. It has different concepts than those of other mainstream diets. Another name is the 40-30-30 diet; 40% carbohydrate, 30% fat, and 30% protein; these percentages are in “the zone” for maximum calorie burning. Each meal should consist of foods in these proportions. The diet is [...]
Leptin resistance treatment
Viscarel or belly fat is a problem for 2 out of every three people in the United States. Recent research has shown that the leading cause of belly fat is leptin resistance. This was a break through discover by Professor Jeffrey M. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D., at The Rockefeller University, in 1994. Leptin is a hormone [...]
Signs of a mini stroke
A mini stroke or a TIA (transient ischemic attack) is a brief period in which there is not enough blood flow to the brain. It is important that nearly twenty percent of people who experience a mini stroke or TIA will likely progress to a major stroke sometime within the next three months. The problem [...]
Health benefits of beets
Very rarely do you come across a person (or find yourself) enjoying beets. More likely, the word that you’ll encounter is “yuck!” Fortunately, this vegetable has a whole pocketbook of healthiness to offer that may make you change your mind, or at least think about changing your mind. In addition to the numerous vitamins and [...]
Cataract surgery
The aim of cataract surgery is to remove the cloudy natural lens on the iris. After the removal process, the natural lens is replaced with a permanent intraocular lens implant to restore power in most cases. The decision of having cataract surgery depends on how well a person can see during daily activities. One will [...]
Lymphoma symptoms
One of the reasons why lymphoma is so often undetected during its early stages is because most of its symptoms are similar to other harmless conditions. If you experience lymphoma symptoms as mentioned below, do not panic. It is always best to consult your doctor so you can be diagnosed correctly and be prescribed with [...]
Globe Life Insurance
Globe Life Insurance is a subsidiary company owned by Torchmark Corporation. The company has over ten billion dollars in high quality holdings of assets that are currently under their direct management. One of their more recognizable investments would be the low cost life insurance and supplemental health insurance plans that they offer for low to [...]
