Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Major Factor In Joint Pain

Rheumatoid Arthritis can commence at any age but generally begins between the ages of 20 and 45. This article examines some of its symptoms and causes. The symptoms and signs: Joint stiffness, particularly in the hands and feet, in the mornings when getting up from bed. A telling sign can be that the stiffness is experienced in either both hands or both feet - not just one. Stiffness that lasts for over an hour, or pain and swelling that persists for more than a month or so may also be indicative... Read more »

How to Write an Ad for Email Marketing

Do you see ads on other people’s ezines? See them as Google Ad words or blogs? Do you wonder if they work? Some do. And some don’t. One client put up a four line ad to get her new web site up on the lists. She got 400 hits in a day, but not one click. That’s because writing a great ad with the right key words and benefits isn’t easy. Another client submitted her seven line ad to her competitor and related subject ezines. She didn’t try to sell a book or service, but... Read more »

Would You Use Hypnosis To Lose Weight And Stop Smoking?

Some people believe that weight loss begins in the mind. But the question I’ll try to answer is: could lose weight hypnosis be an alternative for losing weight? Permanent weight loss occurs with a change in lifestyle, not through unnatural diets that are impossible to maintain. Hypnotism has become an important part of weight loss strategies. Currently, more and more people are turning to hypnosis or hypnotherapy for help with weight loss. Many traditional weight loss programmes leave us feeling... Read more »

Joint Pain: Could It Be Arthritis?

People of all ages experience those little twinges in the joints - but could they be arthritis? This article takes a brief look at the symptoms and effects of this common condition. Definition of Arthritis. Not all aches and pains in the joints are caused by arthritis and the definition of the condition is fairly broad. It’s typically described as ‘a disease that causes pain and loss of movement of the joints’. The word arthritis literally means joint inflammation (arth=joint, ritis=inflammation),... Read more »

Medical Resource A List of Alternative Medicine

A list of some of the alternative medicine practices you’re likely to encounter in the United States. Some of these are considered border-line acceptable even in the professional medical field, and many understand that this is unfortunate. Mostly these are just scams, quackery, and nonsense, which unfortunately gullible people believe in if they are desperate and grasping at false hope. Keep your eyes peeled for any of these, and be prepared to stamp out the harmful ones. Applied Kinesiology Applied... Read more »

Natural Relief For Migraines

“I’ve got a headache.” This is not just an idle excuse to make fun of. Over twenty five million Americans suffer from migraines - 75% of them women. And it’s no laughing matter. But there are natural remedies that can give both immediate and long-term permanent relief. Migraine episodes last, on average, between 6 and 48 hours and sometimes leave the person bedridden or unable to function fully. Symptoms are many, but always include intense throbbing pain, usually on just... Read more »

Deafness: Could It Affect Your Mobility?

If you can’t hear what’s going on, your mobility could be affected. Here are some points to consider if you think your hearing might not be as good as it used to be. Strangely enough, hearing loss is a growing problem due to the fact that we are tending to live longer! Add to that the world is now a noisier place - traffic, television and aircraft noise pollution being some of the major culprits - and hearing loss becomes an even more acute issue. In fact, its been estimated that in twenty... Read more »

Do You Want A Better Brain?

Satisfied with your smarts? Or does it sometimes seem like you could be making wiser decisions, remembering more (”Now where did I put my pen?”) or just plain thinking better? Well, if so, you might want to consider eating more fish and taking Omega 3 supplements for a better brain? This is true. That is, it’s true if the fish and the supplements are the right kind. Our need for omega 3 fish oil with EPA and DHA actually begins with conception. EPA and DHA make up around 70% of... Read more »

Secrets of the World’s Healthiest People

Who knows the secret of the fountain of youth? After all, it always makes good sense to take advice from those who know what they’re talking about - especially if they have proven results. As far as we know, Okinawa has the healthiest people on earth. How do we know this? Well, to begin with, they have a higher number of centurions (100 years or older) per capita than any other country in the world - more than three times those in America. Plus, compared with the high U.S. incidence of heart... Read more »

Back Pain: Some Ways To Avoid And Treat It

Back problems are responsible for literally millions of lost working days throughout the World. What can you do to avoid becoming a victim of back pain? Hot and Cold. Oddly enough, both hot and cold treatments are effective for back pain. Which one to use depends on the type and the cause of the pain. Cold packs are useful for reducing inflammation and are good for relieving back pain in the first two days or so after minor back pain begins. Use an ice pack on the affected area for twenty minutes... Read more »