- Yerba Mate : The Healthier Coffee Alternative to Energize, Detoxify
I was introduced to a natural product called yerba mate about two years ago, initially as a component of diet supplements and appetite suppressants, and then as a healthier alternative to coffees and some teas as an energy booster. It turns out, the more I learned about yerba mate, the more I realized this is a superior health drink as well as an excellent alternative to coffee. - Why Medical Tourism is Gaining Popularity
The medical tourism industry is just now starting to catch on, and shows signs that it will become a boon for foreign travel, and may even be a solicited "main attraction" in many far away destinations, in order to get eager US citizens to their country, spending money to get medical care that they otherwise may not be able to afford here in the US. See why this phenomena is catching on as the latest trend. - Costa Rica : The Vacation that Will Change You
My recent vacation in Costa Rica was the first time I had ever travelled internationally, so naturally I was a little nervous about all of the "unknown" factors of international travel. Little did I know that this would be by far the best place I'd ever visited as far as visually stunning nature, but also the most hands-on when it came to seeing and sometimes interacting with nature. - Free and Cheap Ways to Get Rid of Acne
The very word "acne" conjures in many people's minds either past or present struggles with self image, embarrassment and feelings of helplessness if they've ever suffered this skin condition, or are currently suffering varying degrees of acne. So, what can you do, besides enlist the help of an expensive dermatologist to help combat acne and prevent new breakouts on your own, for next to nothing, or better yet, free? - Hate Shaving, Plucking, Waxing? Ways to Get Hair Free for Less
It doesn't matter if you're a man or woman, excess body hair just isn't very attractive or appealing. Heck, these days I think men are shaving and waxing to get rid of body hair just as much as women are. So, are there easier, less expensive and less painful ways to remove hair permanently? Yes, read on to find out how. - Genetic Testing Shows Promise for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is still one of the leading cancers among men, and it is projected that roughly one in every six American men will be diagnosed with this type of cancer within their lifetime. Genetic testing is an up and coming field that may provide a more precise diagnosis by narrowing down the genetic likelihood that a man will get prostate cancer. - Staying Healthy During the Cold & Flu Season
Can we really increase our odds of NOT getting colds and flu during the winter season when these germs are most likely to come in contact with and infect us? Well, yes, there are plenty of ways for us to increase our immunity and bone up our defenses against their infiltration, and fortunately, these strategies also have numerous other health benefits if they are put into practice. - Lose Weight With These Simple, Effective Strategies
One of the greatest challenges facing us here in the US continues to be obesity and general health issues that are associated with being overweight, which it seems more and more of our population is these days. Recent studies confirm that one of the reasons the American culture has such serious struggles with obesity and weight control is our inability to figure out when to stop eating. - The Role of Fear in This Faltering Economy
Our president himself recently announced the economy is going through a rough patch. A combination of factors have created a very volatile stock market, housing market, increasing inflation, and a faltering job market, but one key component of a failing economy plays an intangible role in facilitating and perpetuating economic instability, and that is fear. - The Best Body Hair Removal Options for Men
Other than the very costly procedure of laser hair removal, what are some of the other options that men have for hair removal? How can men get that stubborn hair off of their chest, back, arms and neck? We'll discuss some of the best, most modern options for men to rid their bodies of unwanted hair growth. - How an Infrared Sauna Improved My Health, Skin and Muscle Aches
Far infrared saunas seem to be gaining popularity today in our health and fitness obsessed culture, but are they all hype? Do they really help with muscle soreness, skin problems, circulation and mood? Read on for my personal experience with our home infrared sauna. - Avoid These Common Gardening Mistakes
The gardening season is upon us, and the number of novice gardeners planting vegetables, flowers, and shrubs in the wrong place or at the wrong time, under watering and over watering different varieties will no doubt put many new gardener's new love in jeopardy and end in frustration and hopelessness. Well, if you go into it knowing some of the basics, you can definitely get a leg up on caring for your platns and making them beautiful. - French Banning the Promotion of Pin Thin Women
There has been quite a bit of talk about regulating the fashion runways over the past two years, after a young Brazilian model died of causes directly tied to her anorexia. However, France has taken it a step further, and is looking into passing a bill that makes it illegal to promote extreme thinness in any media outlet, including magazines, websites and runways. - The Link Between Obesity, Disease and Sleep
There has been quite a bit of press lately about how sleep, the amount of it and the quality that you get on a regular basis, can affect more than just our moods and our alertness. Now there is gathering evidence that sleep may have a great impact on how much you weigh for a number of reasons. - Tips and Tricks For a Radiant, Dewy Complexion
Have you pored over beauty and entertainment magazine pictures, looking at the pictures and wishing for that same ethereal, almost surreal looking skin that seems to emanate from within? There are several tips and tricks that we can use to enhance our skin and give it that dewy, natural and earthy look that is so coveted and held in high regard in today's beauty standard. Read on for surefire ways to achieve this look. - Let's Talk Cellulite : Two New Treatments in Cellulite Reduction
There are always new professional cellulite treatments that are supposed to be the latest, best thing out there, so it's hard to know what really works. Two of the newer procedures for treating and reducing cellulite problem areas are Velasmooth and the Triactive laser. Both are reported to significantly smooth, shape and contour cellulite problem areas with varying degrees of success per patient. - How to Not Lose Customers : Tips Every Business Owner Needs to Know
As a business owner, and as a customer myself, I've seen my fair share of do's and don'ts in the realm of customer service, and I know what makes for a bad, average, and stellar customer experience. So, as a business owner who cares about repeat business and establishing a reputation to enable your business to grow, there are some tips to live and breathe by when it comes to customer service. - Melanoma's Dramatic Increase : Another Reason to Self Tan
Melanoma skin cancer, the most deadly form of cancer of the skin, has increased 50% since the early seventies in women alone. Men have only slightly increased, and then leveled off, meaning there is some other factor that makes women more susceptible to melanomas than men. With the prevalent thought being that factor is indoor tanning and excessive sunlight exposure, self tanning looks like the best option for a safe, natural glow. - My Experience with Vitamin C and Basal Cell Carcinoma
Before I tell my story of how I believe a very simple, extremely cost effective, and totally natural treatment got rid of a basal cell carcinoma skin cancer, I want to clarify that I am not a medical professional, but rather simply a "lay person" who experimented with this method. I'm going to tell you the story of my experience with a topical vitamin C solution and how it got rid of my basal cell carcinoma lesion within a matter of days. - How Digestive Enzymes Can Help
As a now 33 year old woman, I have struggled on and off with digestive issues, including bouts with IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and various types of indigestion. Read how the newer digestive enzyme supplements can help increase the comfort and effectiveness of the digestive system, and how they helped me with my digestive problems. - Comparing Laser Skin Care Treatments
We're lucky in this day and age, because there are some excellent non surgical options that leave our bone structure and underlying facial tissues alone (unlike the very unnatural look of a facelift), leaving us looking like ourselves, just a younger version with tighter, more vibrant and youthful skin. One such family of facial skin care treatments, and we are going to talk about two of the best ones out there today. - Can Facial Exercises Help Defy Aging Skin?
For how much money we spend on skin care products and professional treatments, and even surgery to correct our facial skin, it's kind of a wonder the facial exercises haven't caught on more than they have. After all, they only cost the price of the book or instructional manual you buy, and the rest is simply the time it takes to do them every day, or a few days a week. - Want Whiter Teeth? Try These Tips
Want whiter teeth like all the Hollywood stars seem to have? Find out what the secrets to avoiding stained, yellow teeth are, and how you can bring back the white teeth you had when you were younger. - Hynotherapy's Many Uses
When I first started to gain interest in the field of hypnotherapy, and how I could use it personally for self improvement, I did not realize how extensively hypnosis could not only help mold and improve the human mind, but also how many applications outside of pure "self improvement" it actually had. - Bizarre Acne Treatments Revealed
I would have given anything to enjoy the blemish free complexion that so many of my friends seemed to enjoy, and yet the answer remained elusive to me until I was an adult and learned about all of the excellent alternative, lesser known, and even "bizarre" treatments I could use as well as how my diet and lifestyle could clear my skin faster and more efficiently than some of the most potent medical treatments in some cases. - Body Wraps at Home to Spot Reduce Size, Cellulite
Body wraps were made popular as a way to temporarily spot reduce fat and trim size off the circumference of typical complaints on women and men - their bellies, thighs, buttocks, and upper arms, and evolved into somewhat of a regular treatment for many who swear by it's detoxification abilities as well as their great effectiveness for spot reducing size as well as the appearance of cellulite. Now, you can do them at home! - Healthy Fast Food Menu Options
In response to pressure from consumer and health advocates, many fast food restaurants have come up with lighter menu options and healthier choices for kids meals to do their part in at least offering the option to be healthier. Following is a discussion of what the most popular fast food chains offer in response to increasing demand for healthy alternatives. - Pampering Treatments for Younger, Smoother Skin - At Home
Sometimes when we think of a pampering of seriously therapeutic and effective skin care treatment, we think about paying top dollar at some fancy salon to sit in a chair or on a raised table for an hour or less. It's a good thing that today we have so many serious treatments that we can do ourselves, with a little caution and practice, in our own homes and for dramatically less money, that produce similar results. - Acne Skin Care Tips for Winter Time
We all need to follow a slightly different skin care routine in the winter. This especially goes for those of us who live in climates that undergo huge seasonal changes with the summer, fall and winter, such as myself. What can we do to protect our skin from drying out, looking red and irritated, and from further acne aggravation in the blustery winter months? - Why Are More Women Skipping Mammograms?
In a day and age of information, including health and wellness information, being abundantly available to the human race, mammograms have become quite a focal point when it comes to preventive female health. Mammograms have become the hallmark for preventive female health since breast cancer is the second most deadly female cancer, and for some reason women are increasingly skipping them. - Boosting Sales During a Recession
If you're one of the millions of Americans who either owns a business or is in a business where most of your income relies on selling products or services, you are no doubt in panic mode right now unless you are one of the inverse businesses that happens to enjoy a larger growth an profitability run during hard financial times for people.If you aren't, then there are some tips you may need to follow in order to grow during a recession. - Seeking Alternatives to Breast Implants, Liposuction in Tough Economy?
It's no wonder that women and men have decided to put off or otherwise cancel cosmetic surgeries with the economy going the way it has. Heck, those of you reading may have postponed or re-thought any sights you had in the immediate future of having an expensive cosmetic procedure. Breast implants and liposuction are two of the most impacted cosmetic procedures, so what are you alternatives if you can't afford them now? - How You Can Help Fight Animal Cruelty
Animal cruelty is something that is close to many people's hearts. Many think of it as an abuse that is akin to child abuse, since animals are also defenseless against the hands or neglect of humans. It tends to rouse similar anger and outrage as well, and there are now many agencies that are set up to help prevent animal cruelty, but there are also ways you can actively participate in ensuring our animal firends are not abused. - Home Remedies for Tired, Dry Hair
Sometimes a bad hair day can be all it takes to make your whole day seem like nothing is going right. You know what I mean too, even if this statement sounds absurd. So, aside from dropping large paycheck portions on professional hair treatment services, try looking in your own cupboards and referigerators for great natural home remedies for gorgeous hair.
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