The New Year came and went, along with many resolutions. If you resolved that this year would finally be the one that saw major changes in your physical form, how is it going? If you need any more motivation, just ...
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The Taxman Cometh
Even as the new Congress is moving quickly to seek to repeal (or at least defund) large sections of the new health care bill, our government is expanding to enact its first phases. In releasing its budget, the Internal Revenue ...
Read More »Healing Dogs: The Therapeutic Benefits of Man’s Best Friend
Domestic dogs have lived with and among humans for thousands of years. Many have been bred to serve as hunting companions, helping to track down and kill food for a tribe or village. Others were bred to herd livestock. In ...
Read More »Understanding Eczema
We don’t normally think of it in these terms, but our skin is actually the largest organ in our bodies. Our skin is what we wear as we face the world, and through our sense of touch it is a ...
Read More »Natural Remedies for Hemorrhoids
Natural Remedies for Hemorrhoids Although they are embarrassing to discuss with friends, family and even your doctor, they happen to more people than those who care to admit it. Unpleasant a topic though this might be, I am not going ...
Read More »Type II Diabetes: Self Care and Self Treatment
There is good news in, at least in those whose bodies are still producing insulin. We are learning more each day about insulin resistance and how to reduce it. Although all forms of diabetes are thought to be degenerative, progressive, ...
Read More »Nature’s Way – Treating Urinary Tract Infections
The human body is basically a complex machine. When it works, it works superbly, much to our delight. It does what we want it to do, when we want it to do it. Sadly, as we get older, the machinery ...
Read More »How to Administer the “New” CPR
I have to admit—as a certified graduate of a cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course—the first time I saw a link for online instruction in CPR I didn’t know whether to be amused or appalled. I still have no doubt that a ...
Read More »Insomnia: Part II – Solutions to Help You Sleep
Your own experience should be your best guide to combating insomnia. If napping seems to enhance your waking hours, it’s probably a good choice. If it leaves you feeling lethargic, or seems to interfere with your nighttime sleep, then it’s ...
Read More »Insomnia: Part One
Let the end of thy first sleep raise thee from thy repose: then hath the body the best temper; then hath thy soul the least encumbrance — Francis Quarles Nothing refreshes like a good night’s sleep. And there’s little as ...
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