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Nicky Pilkington's Articles

  • Home Birthing Planning
    Once upon a time, women had no other option that giving birth at home. As medicine evolved, doctors' offices and hospitals became the common scenery for labor and delivery.
  • Do's and Don'ts for Teaching Good Sleep Habits
    If you are having problems, getting your little one to sleep while you enjoy sleeping then you will enjoy these tips on what to do and what not to do to teach your child good sleep habits.
  • Diet and Nutrition for Children
    As parents, we know how important it is for our children to eat healthy and receive all the vitamins and nutrients for a healthy body.
  • Sleep Apnea Cures
    Whilst sleep apnea is a very serious and progressive disorder, it is also highly treatable in a variety of different ways. How sleep apnea is treated depends entirely on the cause and type of sleep apnea.
  • An Overview of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep apnea, and is caused by an obstruction within the airways as a person sleeps.

    There may be many reasons why a person suffers from obstructive sleep apnea, and here are some of them..
  • Lactose Intolerance Overview
    Lactose intolerance is a condition the vast majority of the world's population suffer from to some degree, particularly adults. What's more is, whilst lactose intolerance is so common, and some people may suffer terribly with it, the majority of sufferers do not know they are lactose intolerant, and are unaware it is lactose which is causing their bodies distress.
  • The Different Types of Diabetes
    Diabetes is a biological disorder in which a person's blood sugar (glucose) levels aren't been regulated as they should be.
  • The Basics of Diabetes
    In simple terms diabetes is the inability of the body to process sugars properly. When we eat or drink our pancreas produces a hormone called insulin. Insulin is released into the blood and helps to regulate the amount of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream. Diabetes is a condition where this process does not function correctly.
  • Early Symptoms of Diabetes
    Although there are three different kinds of diabetes, the first set of symptoms to be experienced are typically those of hyperglycaemia, or an excess in blood sugar (glucose), and this is the first indicator something isn't quite right.
  • Lactose Intolerance Symptoms
    Lactose is a sugar compound found in milk, and for the vast majority of the world's population, one which our bodies find notoriously difficult to process without side effects.
  • Food Labelling and Your Health
    Whether you're concerned about cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or simply losing weight, you want to eat a healthy diet and focus on foods that are high in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, and balanced in fats, carbs, proteins.
  • Reduce Your Stress: Read A Book
    It will take you to faraway places with white sandy beaches and clear azure skies in the blink of an eye. It will take you back in time to the days of prehistoric monsters or thrust you forward to the Big Brother world of tomorrow. It can even fill your eyes with tears one moment and make you laugh out loud the next.
  • Putting a Stop to Food Cravings!
    Most of us are "regular" people. We don't eat the perfect diet all the time and have our struggles with food, same as everyone else. But having an awareness of this fact and knowing a little bit about our health and food nutrition can help when it comes to making wise decisions.
  • Alternative Sweeteners for Sugar Free Desserts
    Do you have a sweet tooth? Do you crave sweet desserts? Have you ever felt like a sugar addict? Most desserts are packed full of sugar, and yet there is plenty of evidence that sugary desserts are not healthy foods.
  • Acid Reflux and Heartburn - Are You Suffering?
    Does your morning coffee cause you pain? Are you frustrated when a night out dining with friends ends in discomfort instead of relaxed conversation? Do you carry antacids with you every day?
  • Looking After Your Skin
    Unless you want your skin to end up looking like an old potato, it is essential to take care of it. Most children's skin is beautiful and needs nothing more than the care of sunscreen when they go outside, but once they reach their teens, all sorts of problems begin to manifest. Acne is one of these, but even if you are fortunate enough to escape acne, you still need to take care of your skin. Most people know if their skin is oily or dry. Often skin that is a bit oily has dry patches in a T-section that includes the nose. If your skin seems dry and scaly here, you should apply moisturizer to it, but astringents to the oily part. The skin around the eyes is more tender and fine and should be treated with a product especially designed for it.
  • Energy Drinks and Energy Bars - Are They a Good Idea for You?
    Are you trying to live a healthy lifestyle? Do you hope that using energy drinks and energy bars will help you stay alert, keep active and loose weight?
  • Do You Know What Is Lurking In Your Bathroom?
    Do You Know What Is Lurking in Your Bathroom?
  • Cord Blood and Stem Cells
    There has been a lot of talk in the news recently about the positive benefits of retaining cord blood, and the need to invest time and money in stem cell research.
  • Easy Hair Care Tips for Healthy, Shiny Locks!
    Who doesn't feel better on a 'good hair day'? Sometimes they come right out of the blue - often just as soon as you make up your mind to get a new cut or color because you can't do anything else with it! Why is it so hard to get your hair to do what you want?
  • Eat Out and Lose Weight -- 25 Easy & Healthy Tips for Dining Out
    Diners have become more health-conscious the last few years, and now want healthy choices whether eating at home or at their favorite restaurants. Luckily, the restaurant industry has been quick to accommodate the demand, so you'll find you have many options to "eat healthy" these days.
  • The Psychology of Quitting Smoking
    Many experts believe smoking is only about 10% physical addiction and a whopping 90% psychological addiction. Your body will recover fairly quickly from nicotine withdrawals (the worst symptoms usually abate in three days or less), but your psychological dependency on cigarettes can be much more difficult to defeat.
  • Treating Arthritis - Naturally
    There are actually three common types of arthritis. These are Osteoarthritis which is the most common, affecting around 16 million Americans with an average age of 45. It usually will attack weight bearing joints like knees, hips, and ankles but has been found in the fingers, neck and spine. Each of our joints is cushioned by cartilage, a very dense, sponge-like substance. Osteoarthritis attacks that cartilage and gradually wears it down.
  • Questions You Should Ask About Plastic Surgery
    It's not surprising that plastic surgery has been gaining in popularity in recent years. Popular television shows and celebrity surgeries have de-stigmatized plastic surgery to the point where it is considered an attainable and reasonable means of improving appearance for almost anyone.
  • Will Genetic Screening Help Your Baby?
    For every parent who has suffered the anxiety of wondering if their unborn child would be healthy, there are comparatively few who come face to face with the agonizing discovery that their unborn or newborn child will struggle or die because of a genetic disorder.
  • Gentle Alternative's for Treating Health Problems
    Many of our modern drugs have harsh side-affects and cost the "earth", so the next time you come down with a cold or the flu, why not try a gentle alternative that costs next to nothing?
  • Divide and Conquer? A look at Stem Cell Research
    Stem cells could be the beginning of the end for deadly diseases, by allowing medical science to form custom-made tissues and organs that would replace or repair damaged ones.
  • Atkins Diet - Good or Bad?
    The Atkins diet, without a doubt, has been the most controversial diet of all time. Seldom does a week go by that the news media does not mention the Atkins diet.
  • Help With America's Health Care Crisis...Teach Someone to Read!
    Are you sometimes confused by written medical instructions? Now, imagine what it would be like if you were sick, scared and had only third grade reading skills. Your doctor tells you, "You've got to follow these instructions exactly, or you could die."
  • Recognising Workplace Burnout
    It used to be called "mid-life crisis" - and haven't all of us joked about it - a turmoil and discomfort that literally turns life upside down.
  • Good Nutrition Made Easy
    Good nutrition is critical to a healthy lifestyle, yet there is so much information out there, most people do not have a clear understanding as to what they should and should not be eating. This article will simplify things.
  • Reduce Stress with Exercise
    We have heard it so many times before that there are many benefits to exercise especially when used to lower stress. If everyone knows that exercise is important then why is stress, disease, and fatigue so prevalent in today's society? The answer is simple. We know what to do we just aren't doing it.
  • Staying Thin with the "Right" Diet
    News Flash! This "just in" hot off the presses...
  • Taking a Chance on Healthy Living!
    One of the most important aspects of living a healthy and prosperous life is understanding "risk." By this I mean knowing how to understand and analyze situations in life that affect health. Being able to accurately weigh benefits and risks when making health decisions is very important! Too often decisions are based on incomplete or inaccurate information and this is a huge mistake with significant consequences!
  • Dietary Supplements - Folic Acid
    The debate about the necessity of taking dietary supplements is still raging. While many health care professionals believe we get all we need from the foods we eat, others prefer to offer extra vitamins when their patients are under a stress such as pregnancy or illness or even aging, when the body's function is impaired or overloaded.
  • Diet Doldrums - Is Dehydration the Culprit?
    If you're stalled on a weight loss plateau despite sticking to your diet, the first thing to check is your water intake. Research suggests that most Americans unknowingly suffer from mild, chronic dehydration, and you could be one of them!
  • Why Choose Organic Foods?
    Are you concerned that the food you are eating may be harmful to you and your family? With news reports about GM (genetically modified) foods, health scares about eating beef, chemicals on food affecting people's health and the intelligence of children, it's no wonder that many are looking to organic foods as an option.
  • Are you a Weight Watcher?
    The decision to lose weight is not one that many people make lightly - excuse the pun. Often, it has been flitting around in the mind for years. It may even have been reached, acted on and abandoned as another fad diet bit the dust. Then, a rogue photograph appears depicting you doing your best whale impression, or you are unexpectedly required to move quickly (perhaps during a fire drill at work, where everyone sees you panting), and almost expire from the effort. Shamed into action you decide once again that another attempt to shed weight will be worthwhile.
  • Learning About Body Core Conditioning
    You rely on your body to get get out of bed, to lift your children, to perform your job and to take you places everyday. If you appreciate what your body does for you, you will provide it with nutritious food, hydrate with water and be sure to add some activity into your day.
  • 6 Easy Ways to Jumpstart Your Energy in the Afternoon
    It's 11:00 in the morning and your energy is waning. Minutes seem to tick by like hours and your mind feels foggy. You've still got six more hours to look alert and act productive, so how do you cope with the afternoon blahs? Follow these six tips!
  • Diabetes and Exercise
    There are two main types of diabetes, type I and type II. Type I diabetes is characterized by the pancreas making too little or no insulin. An individual with diabetes type I will have to inject insulin throughout the day in order to control glucose levels. Type II diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, is characterized by the pancreas not producing enough insulin to control glucose levels or the cells not responding to insulin. When a cell does not respond to insulin, it is known as insulin resistance. When a subject is diagnosed with type II diabetes, exercise and weight control are prescribed as measures to help with insulin resistance. If this does not control glucose levels, then medication is prescribed. The risk factors for type II diabetes include: inactivity, high cholesterol, obesity, and hypertension. Inactivity alone is a very strong risk factor that has been proven to lead to diabetes type II. Exercise will have a positive effect on diabetes type II while improving insulin sensitivity while type I cannot be controlled be an exercise program. Over 90% of individuals with diabetes have type II.
  • Should You Consider Cosmetic Surgery? It Is Your Body!
    We are fortunate to live in a society of modern plastic and cosmetic surgery where men and women are free to make changes and feel better about themselves. The increase in the number of procedures performed annually shows that cosmetic surgery has definitely become more acceptable.
  • 10 Tips To Avoid The Holiday Bulge - And Inner Thoughts About Them
    Do you find it almost impossible to stay conscious and contentious about weight and nutrition during the holidays? Of course you do. More than half of all Americans are overweight. All American's are in this together.
  • Herbal Remedies for Treating Acne
    Acne is not caused by dirt, though careful attention to hygiene helps to keep inflammation at bay. A trial done in Singapore a few years ago points to acne being caused by the failure of the body to break down and metabolize oil in the body. Why does this happen?
  • Diabetes: Two Steps You Must Take to Avoid Vision Loss
    Back in the 1950's and 60's most people didn't rate diabetes as a major problem. Back then, all the focus was on dealing with more prominent diseases such as polio and tuberculosis. If diabetes was thought about, it was more in the context of cutting out sugar in your coffee, rather than as a serious threat to your eyesight or your life.
  • More Baby Boomers Getting Braces
    Adult orthodontia is big business. More 40-something year old parents have finally gotten all their children out of braces and now it's their turn. Some middle-agers are just now becoming metal mouths because they are at a point in their life when they can finally afford it. Still others opt for the wires because after starting over after a divorce they are finally ready to get that gorgeous straight smile!
  • Is Stomach Acid the Villain in Acid Reflux Disease?
    Natural stomach acid is in your stomach for a reason. The actual acid is not the cause of acid reflux disease. It is not like it is a nasty poison that someone put in there without approval. The acid breaks down foods and sorts them out into the right department so to speak. Proper digestion depends on the presence of adequate stomach acid while you are eating.
  • 4 Risks To Avoid When Buying Medications From Online Pharmacies
    With the increasing price of prescription medications, many consumers are finding it more difficult to afford the price of prescriptions. Due to this, many such consumers are looking for alternate ways to find affordable medications. One of these avenues are purchasing medicines online. While doubtless it is possible to save a good bit of money by purchasing medicines online, consumers should be aware of all the facts; including risks, before buying online.
  • Stay Safe with a Strong Sense of Confidence
    A good number of women who are attacked are chosen because of the way they presented themselves. Something about their posture told the assailant, "here is a weak woman, I can take her". If you are scared out of your gourd, it will show.
  • Easing Arthritis Pain with Glucosamine & Chondroitin Supplements
    If you suffer from arthritis pain, chances are you've heard of a relatively new over-the-counter remedy called Glucosamine. But what is Glucosamine, and how does it work to relieve arthritis? In this article, I'll introduce you to this new treatment and provide you with the pros and cons of its use. By the time you've finished reading this article, you'll be able to make an informed decision on whether or not Glucosamine is right for you.
  • Toxic Ingredients in Cosmetics and Skin Care Products
    Have you ever examined the ingredients listed on the labels of your cosmetics or other skin care products? Do you know what those ingredients are?
  • The Looming Vitamin Crisis
    You and I are facing a critical vitamin and mineral shortage. This health crisis has been growing at an alarming rate since the early 1900's. Of particular concern are folks on weight loss diets - especially low carb diets.
  • Creatine as a Bioenergetic Health Supplement
    The adenosine triphosphate phosphocreatine system, ATP-CP for short, makes a constant supply of energy for 15-30 seconds. Once the available ATP is used for energy, the body slips into another energy mode to make ATP called glycolysis. This process uses glucose to make ATP and is responsible for the familiar burning sensation felt during training caused by lactic, which is this processes byproduct. Creatine is a supplement commonly used because its ingestion is reported to supply the cells with enough raw material to help the body produce more ATP, thus delaying glycolysis and "the burn" for a few extra seconds. High explosive sports such as sprinting, power lifting, football, and baseball rely heavily on the ATP-PC system. ATP is term the powerhouse of the cell and is also aids the body in nerve transmission, digestion, tissue building, and circulation.
  • Plan to Eat and Eat Your Plan
    Poor nutrition has been linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, and many other diseases. We can reduce our risk by choosing well-balanced meals. Balance, moderation and variety are the keys to eating well to maintain a sound mind and body.
  • Low Carb Diet Plan - When More Is Better
    When most people want to lose weight the first thing they usually do is start a diet. And a diet to most people means "stop eating".
  • Acne - The Many Types, Causes and Treatments
    The very first thing you must realize when trying to cure your acne is the type of acne that you actually have. This is important because it gives insight into what may have actually caused the acne outbreak to begin with. And of course, once you know exactly what it is that triggers the acne, you have a leg up on either preventing it from happening again, or effectively treating it as it occurs.
  • The History and Future of Contact Lenses
    Have you ever wondered exactly how contact lenses help you see better? How did they begin and what changes have been made?
  • Invest in Your Health
    What if a trusted friend were to tell you about an investment where you could not possibly go wrong...what would be your reaction? And what if there was a virtual mountain of credible information that supported the investment claims...wouldn't you be inclined to take advantage of the opportunity and not miss out on the rewards? Although the answer to these questions seems apparent, when it comes to investing in our health and quality of life we often choose to ignore what obviously works. Take for example, exercise...
  • Could the food you eat be causing you problems?
    Do you class yourself as having a 'cast iron' digestive system? Or do you seem to have digestive problems after eating certain foods?
  • Avoid the Risk of Food Poisoning this Summer
    Are you looking forward to a wonderful summer? Beaches, warm weather and of course - BBQ's.
  • 10 Easy Tips to Eat Your Way to Lower Cholesterol This Month
    So you have high cholesterol and need to lower it? That is no surprise considering how many people have high cholesterol these days. To help lower your cholesterol, here are 10 tips you can get started with today.

    As with anything health related, diet and exercise are the two crucial components. What you eat is critical to lowering your cholesterol levels, so that is what is included here.
  • Live Healthy by Using Essential Oils, Roots and Herbs
    Essential oils, roots and herbs can be used in a variety of ways to promote healthy living. They are used to create natural remedies for treating ailments common to both people and animals, to add flavor to food, to make perfumes and to create environmentally friendly cleaning products.
  • Cellulite Be Gone!
    Cellulite is a recent addition to the English language. In fact, it is not a medical term at all. It's a term used to describe the way your body appears when adipose tissue forms lobular formations just under the surface of the skin. In plain English the "cottage cheese look" or dimpling that occurs primarily on your thighs, legs and buttocks is a type of fatty tissue.
  • 10 Tips To Avoid The Holiday Bulge -And Inner Thoughts About Them
    Do you find it almost impossible to stay conscious and contentious about weight and nutrition during the holidays? Of course you do. More than half of all Americans are overweight. All American's are in this together.
  • Thread that Lip Hair Away
    Women don't want all that hair in places other than on their head! With either heredity or age, the ladies are bound to get a moustache on their upper lip and it's never ever welcomed. First there was shaving, and then came the plethora of creams, lotions and potions to remove hair, then there was waxing, and even electrolysis. Now gals, there's yet another method you may choose to rid that unwanted stache on your upper lip. It's called Threading.
  • Ayurvedic Herbs As Holistic Medication
    Before the advent of modern medicine as we know it many cultures developed natural medicines called herbs. These cures usually came from plants and other natural substances which today can often be found in the kitchen.
  • The Rainbow of Health
    The Bible tells us that God gave the world the rainbow as a sign that He would never again send floods to destroy the inhabitants of the world. Throughout the world the rainbow goes by many names. Some of the names are: the flashing arch, bow of Indra, little window in the sky, bride of the rain, arch of Saint Martin, bridge of the Holy Spirit, crown of Saint Bernard, and the girdle of God.
  • 7 Easy Ways to Turbo-Charge Fat Burning
    Whether you are trying to lose a few extra pounds, or building a sculpted body; you will need every available technique in your arsenal when you begin to fight f-a-t. If you are only using one or two tactics you may get there eventually, but you will have a long uphill battle.
  • Macular Degeneration: The New Vision Loss Epidemic
    Most peoples biggest fear with age is losing vision. Not being able to read or see the faces of your family is so terrifying to some that they fear it more than dying. With many baby boomers now aged over 60 some are starting to experience one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. and Europe - Macular Degeneration.
  • Natural Skin Care - Just Open Your Kitchen Cabinet
    Safer, less expensive, and easy-to-use natural skin care can be as easy as opening your kitchen cabinet, coupled with a few minutes of preparation.
  • No Calories! Indulge with Dessert-Rich Skin Care Products
    Does a wafting of vanilla make you weak in the knees? Does the mention of chocolate raise your blood temperature? Do you salivate for banana cream pies and sugary sweet treats? Don't worry about the diet - you CAN indulge recklessly when you use these delicious ingredients for the beauty of your skin!
  • How to Choose a Good Vitamin Supplement
    Choosing a good vitamin supplement can be a frustrating ordeal. There are 1000's of supplements to choose from - some are good, but many are total rip-offs.
  • Creatine Supplement: A Bigger & Stronger You
    Can creatine monohydrate make you stronger, faster and leaner? The answer is a qualified...Yes!
  • Introduction to Group Cycling Classes
    Group indoor cycling classes are one of the best exercise activities that you can participate in. People with all levels of fitness and endurance can benefit from these workouts.
  • Simple Tips for Easy Weight Loss
    Current statistics reveal that 75% of Americans are overweight and 40% are obese. For those who desire to lose weight and obtain optimal health, sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to start. From the Atkins Diet to the South Beach Diet; from the low fat to low carb diets, there are numerous weight-loss plans to choose from. In addition, given conflicting information as to what works best, it can be difficult deciding what to do.
  • Starting a Lifelong Running Program
    I don't think you'll find too many fitness experts who don't feel running is one of the best exercises you can do to keep in shape.
  • 5 Proven Ways To Lose More Fat In Less Time
    If you're looking to lose some unwanted body fat, this article will show you 5 simple, proven ways to shed more fat in less time.
  • Weighing-In On Low Carb Diets
    With all of the conflicting studies and fuzzy interpretation of information, it's no wonder that confusion reigns when it comes to the value and safety of low-carb diets. It seems like heated debates are raging everywhere!
  • Treat Yourself to a Luxurious Home Spa - Less Money, More Often!
    A day at the spa - what a welcome release! However, most individuals just dream about the soothing music and luxurious spa treatments because they don't have the time or money to indulge. That doesn't have to be the case, a bit of pampering from time to time goes a long way to making you feel good about yourself and ready to take on the day.
  • Tips for Dealing with Pet Allergies
    It will seem horribly unfair to any child who suffers with allergies that they cannot have a pet or must loose one whom they have grown attached to. Is there a way to deal with pet allergies which may lessen or even eliminate the suffering for adults and children with allergies?
  • Myths About Skin Cancer - Are You Really Safe?
    Sara spends much of her summer near the beach. She lives in a mild climate and is very athletic. She loves to swim, bike and play games outdoors. Sara knows the dangers of the sun and so she opts for tanning salons to get her 'golden glow' while being sure to apply sunscreen every day before heading out.
  • Know Thy Food Label
    Whether you're concerned about cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or simply losing weight, you want to eat a healthy diet and focus on foods that are high in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, and balanced in fats, carbs, proteins.
  • Dietary Supplements - Do We Need Them?
    People who are young and healthy rarely think of taking dietary supplement, but when illness hits or age progresses, with its attendant health problems and lack of energy, the search begins for a dietary supplement that might provide that long sought for holy grail, eternal youth.
  • Living a Healthy Life!
    People are obsessed with dieting and weight loss! Don't believe me? Just tune-in to any source of advertising...you're instantly bombarded with the latest diet schemes and "Hollywood" food fads.
  • The First Steps to Curing Obesity
    Obesity has become an epidemic, especially in The United States. An average of 300,000 Americans die each year and nearly $177 billion is spent on illnesses related to obesity.
  • Cut the Fat! Cut the Carbs!
    You've heard the popular advice on weight loss diets. Cut the fat! Cut the carbs! Cut the calories! Eat a balanced diet! But how can you cut though all of the confusion, and eat a diet that's balanced and healthy?
  • Where's the Beef?
    There's a revolutionary idea "growing" in some science laboratories today - which if successful, could take the idea of eating chicken nuggets and other processed meats to a whole new level.
  • Beating Depression By Action
    Depression can come on us at any time of the year. Sometimes, holidays are the worst times for those that feel this down-in-the-dumps fear and worry and things just seem to happen to make us feel gloomy and sad. Note that this feeling happens to all of us at one time or another. How to recognize the feeling and know what to do about it is the purpose of this article.
  • Personal Growth through Sacrifice and Discipline
    Sacrifice of self to self. What does it mean? It means letting go of the old self for a new and better self. This is a hard thing to do as we get comfortable with whom and what we are. Our old self is familiar, seems safe, and is relatively effortless to maintain.
  • Simple Summer Fat Attack!
    Summer is about to be in full swing, and it's that time when everyone wants to look impressive in their "lack" of clothing. While I can't promise you that you'll achieve a fitness model body, I can at least give you some simple but important tips in achieving a leaner physique. Listen up! Behavioral changes guarantee your success - not just knowledge alone. You may already have drawn out your road map with your nutritional plan and your workouts, so take that strategy and ACT on it. Stay motivated and consistently remind yourself of your fitness goal. Here are 11 basic tips to get you jumpstarted!
  • Wake Up - Chill Out - Sleep Fit !
    Maybe it's time to reconsider how you "live" each day. Here are a few pointers to help you along the way...
  • Pound for Pound - Every Little Bit Helps
    The world is overweight, especially in the United States. Every year we seem to get lazier and fatter.
  • Having the IDEAL in Life...Just Imagine!
    Ideal. It lives in your imagination and seeks to express itself in your life. Nurture your ideal. Let it breathe in your soul.
  • Depression - Finding the "Write" Solution!
    Most of us feel depressed or "down" at sometime in our lives but, fortunately, it`s usually short lived. Some people, however, are unable to shake off their feeling of depression and are diagnosed as "Clinically Depressed". Many types of pills and drugs are prescribed but they often lead to addiction in addition to depression, thus creating a never ending downward spiral. Thousands, and possibly millions, of patients are convinced they`ll never recover which only adds to their sense of low-self esteem. Today, people suffering from depression seek alternative remedies such as acupuncture and various therapies. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most popular as it encourages people to view their problems from a different perspective. It is one of the most successful therapies but not always available on a continuos basis which is essential if the patient is to benefit. People who struggle financially can find this particular therapy difficult to obtain on an ongoing basis as their appointments may be weeks apart. Wealthier people, of course, don`t encounter such problems as they have sufficient money for private treatment. Everybody would agree this is unjust but, regrettably, life is frequently unfair.
  • Self Image and Health - Protecting Our Children
    It is not a surprise to most people that health studies point to popular culture as a perpetrator of body image which has corresponded to the self image and well being of women AND men.
  • Five Step "Roadmap" for Losing Weight
    If you happen to be among the millions of people who are weight impaired, you may have already considered, or even tried many alternatives for losing weight...and you may still be seeking that one magic "remedy"...
  • Coping with Essential Tremor (ET)
    Have you ever seen people in public whose hand or hands shake? Have you thought to yourself, they must have Parkinson's or maybe they have had too much to drink? Sometimes you may even make fun of them or try not to be around them...
  • Diabetes - The Basics
    In simple terms DIABETES is the inability of the body to process sugars properly. When we eat or drink our PANCREAS produces a hormone called INSULIN. Insulin is released into the blood and helps to regulate the amount of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream. Diabetes is a condition where this process does not function correctly. This is due to either:

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