Archive for 'Health and Well-being'
Wheat Grass Shots – Benefiting Fatigue to Fertility
Posted on 15. Oct, 2009 by Jade.
For the past 5 years I have been a huge proponent of wheat grass juice. Ever since I was stricken with a very nasty bout of mono, I was turned on to the healing properties of wheat grass juice. My major ailment was fatigue and an inability to fight virus and heal quickly. I cannot speak [...]
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Healthy, Quick Breakfast Ideas
Posted on 01. Oct, 2009 by Jade.
Most of us already know breakfast is the most important meal of the day… This is especially true when it comes to kids. We need to ensure their little bodies receive nourishing foods to help them grow and thrive. Here are some healthy, quick breakfast ideas the whole family will enjoy. Smoothies – Smoothies are certainly [...]
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Dealing With Depression
Posted on 15. Sep, 2009 by Jade.
Dealing with depression means taking control of a condition which can often seem to control our lives. The very first step in dealing with depression is to acknowledge the fact that the way we are feeling is more than just ‘the blues.’ Once we can recognize that we are suffering from a genuine medical condition, we can [...]
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Men’s Diseases, Symptoms and Cures
Posted on 02. Sep, 2009 by Jade.
Men’s Diseases, Cardiovascular, Prostate and Stroke Diseases Men are subject to a few diseases which are specific to their gender. Prostate disorder, stroke and heart diseases are just a few that occur often in men. Cardiovascular diseases include disorders like hypertension (HBP), dyslipidaemia (cholesterol deposits agina etc.) Stroke occurs when there is a sudden blockage of the blood flow [...]
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Fascinating and Important Cancer Facts
Posted on 18. May, 2009 by admin.
By Paul Javonich Every year, the American cancer society releases facts and figures on cancer cases around the world. The figures explore subjects such as rates by region, leading causes of cancer, survival rate for each type and comparison between death rates for developing nations versus developed nations. The information gives us a fascinating look at [...]
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Child Poverty
Posted on 18. May, 2009 by admin.
By Omar M. Omar Poverty (specifically child poverty) is the greatest calling facing humanity. Will humanity think of these children as distractions? So far history has judged us on the wrong side of the issue. Anything and everything done in the name of eradicating has not worked so far. The next question is are we going to [...]
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The Current Status on World Hunger
Posted on 18. May, 2009 by admin.
By Thomas Sullivan Where does starvation exist in the world today? What are some of the causes of world hunger? Are citizens of developed countries donating monetarily to the ongoing relief efforts? In this article I will address these questions with the hope that by creating an understanding of the current world hunger situation, morally conscious [...]
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Global Warming Explained
Posted on 18. May, 2009 by admin.
By Jonathan Hardcastle Global warming is thought of as one of the biggest threats to world security in modern times, and it is arguably already taking its toll in our weather system. By a combination of natural cyclical progression, and the impact of human behaviour and activity over the last century, the Earth is steadily seeing [...]
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Hole in the Ozone Layer and the Greenhouse Effect
Posted on 18. May, 2009 by admin.
By Karel Kosman When discussing the preservation of our earth, two major issues are always in the forefront: the destruction of the vital ozone layer and the question of the greenhouse effect, which may be causing the increase of temperature of the atmosphere. Ozone is an unstable gas (rather rare). It is a toxic form of oxygen. [...]
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How To Find Early Symptoms For Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Posted on 27. Apr, 2009 by Janice.
If you find your joints are warm, tender, or swollen, these may be early symptoms for rheumatoid arthritis . This condition affects approximately one percent of the United States’ population and generally more prevalent in women than men. Early symptoms for rheumatoid arthritis generally occur between 25 and 50 years of age, but can show up in [...]