http://factoidz.com/experts-in/health/ health articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/a-public-apology-to-charlie-swain-pro-life-activist/ http://factoidz.com/a-public-apology-to-charlie-swain-pro-life-activist/ I am writing this factoid with a dual purpose in mind. The first of these is to offer my sincere apology to Mr. Charles Swain from Lynn, Massachusetts. In 1985 I worked as a machinist at General Electric in the aircraft engine fuel c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-side-effects-of-hoodia-diet-supplements/ http://factoidz.com/the-side-effects-of-hoodia-diet-supplements/ Hoodia is the name of a type of succulent found in Africa. It's proper name is Hoodia Gordonii and for years it was used by the San people, otherwise known as  "bushmen" in Africa to suppress appetite while on hunts or long treks. The First Studies On Hoodia Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/find-out-if-you-need-a-multivitamin.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-the-acai-berry-and-can-it-help-you-lose-weight/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-the-acai-berry-and-can-it-help-you-lose-weight/ Acai is not really a berry but a fruit that comes from the Acai palm, which grows in tropical regions from Brazil to Africa and Latin America. It has recently been touted as a miracle food, diet aid and more. Acai palms, pronounced Ah-sah-EE, also produce the delicacy hearts of palm. The palms ar... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/dont-let-a-diet-ruin-your-life-there-is-more-to-life-than-being-thin.jpg http://factoidz.com/genetically-modified-foods-greed-before-health/ http://factoidz.com/genetically-modified-foods-greed-before-health/ Genetically modified foods, otherwise known as GMO, genetically modified organisms, genetically engineered foods, GM foods, Pharmacrops and Frankenfoods are seeds that are genetical... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/post/genetically-modified-foods-greed-before-health.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-kegel-exercises-can-improve-your-sex-life/ http://factoidz.com/how-kegel-exercises-can-improve-your-sex-life/ One day while standing in the checkout line at the grocery store a lady was reading through a magazine and I heard her say,” What’s so big about Kegel exercises”? I wanted to tell her all about the Kegel exercises but I c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/post/how-to-have-great-sex-a-perspective-from-a-woman.jpg http://factoidz.com/underlying-causes-and-treatments-for-stomach-bloating/ http://factoidz.com/underlying-causes-and-treatments-for-stomach-bloating/ Any person who has dealt with bloating in the mid-section will know how difficult and sometimes painful this condition can be.  It can make daily functions uncomfortable and clothes seem to never fit right.  Unfortunately, there are many reasons which cause bloating in the belly.  These can ra... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/3-ways-to-relieve-constipation-naturally.jpg http://factoidz.com/beer-the-fat-and-skinny-side-of-what-you-drink/ http://factoidz.com/beer-the-fat-and-skinny-side-of-what-you-drink/ Beer is a top pick on the alcoholic beverage list for a lot of people. It's delicious, filling and is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. It can aid against coronary heart disease, increase your good cholesterol and can even reduce the development of kidney stones. The thing about beer t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/post/beer-the-fat-and-skinny-side-of-what-you-drink.jpg http://factoidz.com/make-your-moving-day-greener/ http://factoidz.com/make-your-moving-day-greener/ The warm weather brings moving trucks and cardboard boxes to the streets of New York. Here's how to make the relocation process more friendly on your planet--and your body too! 1. Forego the cardboard. In place of cardboard boxes, go for a sturdier and more re-usable opti... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/green-living-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-meditate-its-as-easy-as-one-two-breathe/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-meditate-its-as-easy-as-one-two-breathe/ A lot of people would like to calm down, relax and worry less. For them, meditation seems like a great idea, but how do you get started? Particularly if you're American or European, the practice of meditation can seem particularly daunting. We're very intellectually oriented. Hard to believe if y... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-meditate.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-grow-peppers-in-your-garden-naturally-and-biodynamically/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-grow-peppers-in-your-garden-naturally-and-biodynamically/ Peppers, or Capsicums as we call them in Australia, have similar conditions as tomatoes. They like a rich soil preferably planting in an area that has previously had a legume in it be it peas or beans, which locks in some of the nitrogen for good healthy growth. I str... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/post/how-to-grow-peppers-in-your-garden-naturally-and-biodynamically.jpg http://factoidz.com/meditation-for-beginners-be-not-intimidated/ http://factoidz.com/meditation-for-beginners-be-not-intimidated/ Meditation can be very intimidating. Meditation is suppose to be the path to enlightenment, but how are you suppose to find peace and enlightenment when you can't concentrate on not concentrating for more than five minutes? First of all, give yourself a break. You do not have to sit perfectly ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-is-your-life-working.jpg http://factoidz.com/importance-of-water/ http://factoidz.com/importance-of-water/ Water is so important it is needed frequently in order for your existence to continue. It's fascinating. If we don't drink it, we shrivel up and die. We don't just die, we horribly suffer until we become so hydrated our heart stops. H2O rules all. It's not just humans. Mammals spend their days tr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/popular-misconceptions-about-the-human-body.jpg http://factoidz.com/evaluating-medicines-from-mlm-companies-vs-pharamceutical-companies/ http://factoidz.com/evaluating-medicines-from-mlm-companies-vs-pharamceutical-companies/ The Pharmaceutical companies have become giants in the corporate world, all on the backs of the population with health problems. Is this good or bad? Well first of all we need to thank the Pharmaceutical companies for a lot of life saving drugs and helping some people's quality of life. But... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/find-out-if-you-need-a-multivitamin.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-history-and-use-of-olive-oil-yesterday-and-today/ http://factoidz.com/the-history-and-use-of-olive-oil-yesterday-and-today/ Olive Oil is considered by many Health Experts to be the all purpose eating and cooking oil. Its uses date back 4-6,000 years BC. in the region of the Mediterranean. Iran or ancient Persia, is the birth place of this magic product! The olive was a native to Asia Minor, and spread fr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/post/the-history-and-use-of-olive-oil-yesterday-and-today.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-can-i-tell-if-my-sunscreen-has-expired/ http://factoidz.com/how-can-i-tell-if-my-sunscreen-has-expired/ It is summertime. Everyone goes out to wear their favorite brand of sunscreen. (Really, you should wear it all year long!) So you go to your bathroom closet, cupboards, ect and pull out your sunscreen and head for the beach. WAIT! STOP! Is that sunscreen still good? What d... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/post/how-can-i-tell-if-my-sunscreen-has-expired.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-live-healthy-while-working-at-home/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-live-healthy-while-working-at-home/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/health-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/edible-flowers-or-flowers-you-can-eat/ http://factoidz.com/edible-flowers-or-flowers-you-can-eat/ I can only suppose that edible flowers have been around almost as long as the ground they grow upon. People have been eating flowers since the time of the ancients. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/post/edible-flowers-or-flowers-you-can-eat.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-your-lifestyle-aimed-right-at-diabetes/ http://factoidz.com/is-your-lifestyle-aimed-right-at-diabetes/ Almost every person knows someone or has a family member with diabetes. The diets of many increase the odds for this disease. The American Diabetes Association in there 2007 ADA statement estimates 17.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes. Another 7 million Ameri... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/foods-that-fight-arthritis.jpg http://factoidz.com/skin-care-mineral-makeup-the-hazards-to-be-aware-of/ http://factoidz.com/skin-care-mineral-makeup-the-hazards-to-be-aware-of/ Mineral makeup is not hype, if it is truly natural minerals without the dangerous ones in them they can be quite good for you. As your skin is the largest organ on your body the one that needs to breathe in and out. It does require t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/health-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/sickness-to-health-the-butterfly-effect/ http://factoidz.com/sickness-to-health-the-butterfly-effect/ We live in a world where all our gathered knowledge & applying this knowledge has led to what? Some understanding yes, but we see now that 1 in 2 people will suffer some kind of serious illness be it heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity and all the rest. Why when we have so much know... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/health-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/natural-alternatives-to-mosquito-and-bug-repellents-with-deet/ http://factoidz.com/natural-alternatives-to-mosquito-and-bug-repellents-with-deet/ The search for the perfect and safe insect repellent has been going on for a long time. DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) has long been used as a mosquito repellent. As kids and ad... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/natural-alternatives-to-mosquito-and-bug-repellents-with-deet.jpg http://factoidz.com/where-to-find-good-meditational-music/ http://factoidz.com/where-to-find-good-meditational-music/ There are many websites and CDs available that offer Meditation music per se, but how do you find the ones right for you? Listen to some of the websites below, check out some of the background music on certain game sites, and ask everyone you know. The... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/where-to-find-good-meditational-music.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-recognize-pulmonary-tuberculosis-symptoms/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-recognize-pulmonary-tuberculosis-symptoms/ Tuberculosis is a worldwide spread and lethal infectious disease, which can affect many parts of the human body, the most common is the pulmonary form. We shall deal today with this form, the most infectious. Three types of this pulmonary disease are now spreading, a first form known at least fro... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-recognize-pulmonary-tuberculosis-symptoms.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-only-diet-plan-worth-living-on/ http://factoidz.com/the-only-diet-plan-worth-living-on/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-only-diet-plan-worth-living-on.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-nitric-oxide-can-help-reduce-the-risk-of-heart-disease/ http://factoidz.com/how-nitric-oxide-can-help-reduce-the-risk-of-heart-disease/ Did you know that 1 out of 3 people will end up with some form of heart disease? Also did you know that 2 out of 3 people with diabetes will die from heart disease or stroke? People with diabetes have twice the chance of getting heart disease, so what is the correlation between heart diseas... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-nitric-oxide-can-help-reduce-the-risk-of-heart-disease.jpg http://factoidz.com/teens-with-bi-polar-disorder-pay-attention-to-their-bodies-for-clues-to-problems/ http://factoidz.com/teens-with-bi-polar-disorder-pay-attention-to-their-bodies-for-clues-to-problems/ Becoming aware of your teens body is a very important parenting goal. Many times as our teen grow we assume that all is well with their health. We assume that they are eating properly, that they are taking care of their hygiene, that they are well "good kids".  However, if you are faced with a tee... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/teens-with-bi-polar-disorder-pay-attention-to-their-bodies-for-clues-to-problems.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-is-your-life-working/ http://factoidz.com/how-is-your-life-working/ Have you ever truly thought about the quality of your life?  Does it feel as though you are living the life you were put on the planet to live?  Are you in touch with your heart's desire?  How do you feel about your career, your friends and your family?  If today was the last day of your life, w... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-is-your-life-working.jpg http://factoidz.com/can-snoring-be-dangerous/ http://factoidz.com/can-snoring-be-dangerous/ Do you snore? You might not know it if you do, unless your partner tells you. Does your partner keep you from sleeping due to snoring? Do you wish there were a snoring cure? When I was first married I thought I would go crazy from lack of sleep due to my husband's snoring. Nothing can be much worse ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/can-snoring-be-dangerous.jpg http://factoidz.com/defeat-clutter-before-it-defeats-you-for-your-healths-sake/ http://factoidz.com/defeat-clutter-before-it-defeats-you-for-your-healths-sake/ Clutter can seem harmless and eccentric, an endearing characterisitic even, in some cases, of people that we love.  However, it can be dangerous, and clearing it out can be beneficial to your health, helping you to avoid accidents in the home, messes that can attract unwanted household pests, and... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/post/defeat-clutter-before-it-defeats-you-for-your-healths-sake.jpg http://factoidz.com/do-diet-pills-capsules-and-liquid-diets-really-work/ http://factoidz.com/do-diet-pills-capsules-and-liquid-diets-really-work/ When we go into a drug store or supermarket we will see one section or aisle that is for products that are used to lose weight. Thousands of them proclaiming they work. I for one think they are just a placebo. They want you to think that their products are what make you lose weight. Since America... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/do-diet-pills-capsules-and-liquid-diets-really-work.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-eat-less-and-get-off-your-butt-diet/ http://factoidz.com/the-eat-less-and-get-off-your-butt-diet/ Every now and again a fad diet comes along. Something that tells you to eat only certain foods, like grapefruit, or to avoid certain types of food, like the Atkins diet. According to Subway, you can lose weight simply by eating their sandwiches. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-eat-less-and-get-off-your-butt-diet.jpg http://factoidz.com/eye-strain-and-eye-fatigue-long-term-risks-for-your-vision/ http://factoidz.com/eye-strain-and-eye-fatigue-long-term-risks-for-your-vision/ No one pays much attention to the eyes unless it revolts and causes some sort of discomfort. To understand, we have to first understand exactly what is meant by eye strain. Eye strain is something which happens when the eyes have been under a lot of stress for a lon... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/eye-strain-and-eye-fatigue-long-term-risks-for-your-vision.jpg http://factoidz.com/avoid-age-spots-and-skin-cancer-preventive-measures-to-take-daily/ http://factoidz.com/avoid-age-spots-and-skin-cancer-preventive-measures-to-take-daily/ Any fair-skinned person that has spent a bit of time outdoors wants to know how to fade age spots. What follows is a step-by-step program that will help. Stay out of the Sun Staying out of the sun is always step one, because the spot was most likel... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/avoid-age-spots-and-skin-cancer-preventive-measures-to-take-daily.jpg http://factoidz.com/myth-vs-fact-about-anti-aging-skin-creams/ http://factoidz.com/myth-vs-fact-about-anti-aging-skin-creams/ No one can deny the fact that the external human skin performs numerous functions. But it is also prone to aging and problems associated with it. Aging not only has an adverse impact on the skin but also on the overall appearance of the human body. Excellent antiaging products and antiaging treat... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/myth-vs-fact-about-anti-aging-skin-creams.jpg http://factoidz.com/hgh-the-controversy-the-risks-the-potential-benefits/ http://factoidz.com/hgh-the-controversy-the-risks-the-potential-benefits/ As a professional gym instructor, I sometimes get asked about how human growth hormones (hgh) can help people lose weight, gain muscles and even reverse the aging process. First of all, I encourage all my clients to supplement their diets with natural supplementation such a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/health-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/my-experience-with-natural-childbirth-and-the-bradley-method/ http://factoidz.com/my-experience-with-natural-childbirth-and-the-bradley-method/ When we found out we were expecting our first child, we carefully sought out information about natural childbirth. The reason for this was really plain and simple: I was terrified of the epidural. So, in an effort to avoid a needle being pierced through my skin at the bottom of my spine while bei... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/my-experience-with-natural-childbirth-and-the-bradley-method.jpg http://factoidz.com/living-with-a-bi-polar-sufferer-how-to-stop-being-the-punching-bag/ http://factoidz.com/living-with-a-bi-polar-sufferer-how-to-stop-being-the-punching-bag/ WAKE up this is not a nightmare, this is your life and it is happening right now. Your shaking your head in disbelief as to "what just happened"? You're confused because it just doesn't make sense. What in the hell is going on in my family?  Well, you know and it is time to take back control of you... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/living-with-a-bi-polar-sufferer-how-to-stop-being-the-punching-bag.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-reduce-your-risk-for-prostate-cancer/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-reduce-your-risk-for-prostate-cancer/ As the baby boomer generation matures, the concern for prostate cancer is growing among men. At the same time though, research is showing that there are ways we can reduce our risk of having prostate cancer. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-reduce-your-risk-for-prostate-cancer.jpg http://factoidz.com/fun-ways-to-improve-your-memory/ http://factoidz.com/fun-ways-to-improve-your-memory/ Everyone has some type of memory problem. Unfortunately, as you get older, you lose brain cells, which cause your youthful memory to evaporate. But fortunately, there is a remedy to this problem. Most people, no matter at what age, forget mundane things from time to time. Examples of... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/fun-ways-to-improve-your-memory.jpg http://factoidz.com/first-signs-of-pregnancy-how-to-tell-if-youre-pregnant-in-the-first-1-2-weeks/ http://factoidz.com/first-signs-of-pregnancy-how-to-tell-if-youre-pregnant-in-the-first-1-2-weeks/ Very early pregnancy symptoms before period are several symptoms masked as physical signs of discomfort that do not seem odd until seen through the prism of a pregnant state. These very early pregnancy symptoms vary from woman to woman, and some women do not experience them. For them, the missed per... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/pregnancy-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/back-pain-during-pregnancy-symptoms-causes-how-to-get-relief/ http://factoidz.com/back-pain-during-pregnancy-symptoms-causes-how-to-get-relief/ Back ache early pregnancy symptom is listed among the important symptoms of early pregnancy. When you begin to exhibit signs that you may be pregnant, your body undergoes many physical changes to signal the fact that a fetus has begun growing within you. You experience physical distress, like fee... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/pregnancy-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/can-you-tell-that-youre-pregnant-within-one-week-after-conception/ http://factoidz.com/can-you-tell-that-youre-pregnant-within-one-week-after-conception/ Experiences and opinions on how early can you have symptom of pregnancy have been diverse. Though, most of the symptoms arrive with a missed period or within one or two weeks of it, however, for some it happens the reverse. It is not rare when some pregnant women have claimed to feel significant ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/pregnancy-5.jpg http://factoidz.com/essential-oils-sweeping-membranes-even-sex-ways-to-induce-labor-naturally/ http://factoidz.com/essential-oils-sweeping-membranes-even-sex-ways-to-induce-labor-naturally/ So you want to induce labor, naturally? Its been 9 months of puking, peeing, bloating and not sleeping and it is time to put an end to the madness. The bassinet is ready, your bags are packed and the nursery has a fresh coat of paint. Well aside from booking a planned c-section there are no guarante... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/pregnancy-12.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-time-sex-to-get-pregnant/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-time-sex-to-get-pregnant/ The ovulation period roughly lasts for 24-48 hours during a cycle. Sperms, on the other hand, live for around 3 to 5 days, and sometimes even longer. Therefore, there is only a very short time each month when you are most likely to conceive. It may take up to a year to get pregnant, espe... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/pregnancy-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-it-possible-to-get-pregnant-through-foreplay-without-vaginal-penetration/ http://factoidz.com/is-it-possible-to-get-pregnant-through-foreplay-without-vaginal-penetration/ The question: "I have had a boyfriend for over two years. He wants to have sex without a condom and says he will pull out before he ejaculates. The other day my boyfriend and I were fooling around a lot but we did not go all the way. He ejaculated near my vagina but that was it. Is it possib... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/pregnancy-4.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-relationship-between-menstrual-cramps-and-your-ovulation-date/ http://factoidz.com/the-relationship-between-menstrual-cramps-and-your-ovulation-date/ Who would have thought that menstrual cramps may actually help determine your ovulation date? In fact, cramps are a very good sign of menstruation. This article is going to go in depth on menstruation cramps as well as other signs of possible menstruation. Ovulation is a process in the menstrual ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/pregnancy-5.jpg http://factoidz.com/diagnosing-discharge-during-pregnancy-knowing-whats-normal-and-what-is-cause-for-concern/ http://factoidz.com/diagnosing-discharge-during-pregnancy-knowing-whats-normal-and-what-is-cause-for-concern/ Most of the pregnant women assume to have an increase in the discharge, early pregnancy symptom from the vagina. Well, they are right! Why Does This Happen? Before you got pregnant, you might have noticed an odorless or slight smelling white discharge in your panties. This is normal leucorrhea... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/pregnancy-5.jpg http://factoidz.com/signs-and-signals-of-early-in-vitro-fertilization-and-normal-pregnancy/ http://factoidz.com/signs-and-signals-of-early-in-vitro-fertilization-and-normal-pregnancy/ Symptoms of early ivf pregnancy, or in vitro fertilization, are no different from normal early pregnancy symptoms. However, ivf pregnancy is the process by which a fertilized egg is surgically implanted into the uterus, and it is not a natural means of making you pregnant. How does in vitro ferti... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/pregnancy-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/safety-tips-in-the-warm-summer-months-how-to-avoid-overheating/ http://factoidz.com/safety-tips-in-the-warm-summer-months-how-to-avoid-overheating/ In the summer to come it is easy to forget that it is hot.  Considering what area of the world you live in heat will effect you in different ways.  Heat related illness is one of the leading killers in the summer months and reason for hospitalization.  You will not go a week without hearing about... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/safety-tips-in-the-warm-summer-months-how-to-avoid-overheating.jpg http://factoidz.com/aromatherapy-lesson-1-basics-and-carrier-oils/ http://factoidz.com/aromatherapy-lesson-1-basics-and-carrier-oils/ Aromatherapy can be used for many different minor things such as Headaches, Sore Muscles, Relaxation and Dry Skin to more major things such as Infertility, Heartburn, Jaundice, Immune System and everything else in between. It can also be used in everyday household things such as... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/aromatherapy-lesson-1-basics-and-carrier-oils.jpg http://factoidz.com/syphilis-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment/ http://factoidz.com/syphilis-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment/ Syphilis is a chronic, systemic, and infectious disease caused by microscopic bacterium Treponema palladium. This disease can be transmitted via blood transfusion, sexual contact, and may be passed from mother to infant in childbirth. This disease is often very mis... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/health-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/anabolic-steroids-use-among-teens-and-athletes-side-effects-and-risks/ http://factoidz.com/anabolic-steroids-use-among-teens-and-athletes-side-effects-and-risks/ Anabolic steroids are potent and serious drugs that help by supplying the body in in the area of gaining mass. Often times, it can damage or seriously injure the body through the extreme side e... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/anabolic-steroids-use-among-teens-and-athletes-side-effects-and-risks.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-children-seem-to-get-more-sick-in-the-middle-of-the-night/ http://factoidz.com/why-children-seem-to-get-more-sick-in-the-middle-of-the-night/ You dread the calling out in the middle of the night.  Your.   tired body can barely respond to the hacking cough cough cough coming from down the hall.  Lucas has been sick for several days now.  He's been to the doctor and gotten the appropriate medications.  You've cared for him conscienti... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/health-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-prevent-yourself-from-getting-smelly-feet-and-even-athletes-foot/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-prevent-yourself-from-getting-smelly-feet-and-even-athletes-foot/ Unfortunately I'm nearly an expert on foot care problems like sweaty, smelly feet (foot odor), nail fungus and even athlete's foot (tinea pedis). I suffered from it several years ago. I've tested nearly anything but the most important fact to cure your friends problem is the following: Keep the feet... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-prevent-yourself-from-getting-smelly-feet-and-even-athletes-foot.jpg http://factoidz.com/which-type-of-psychotherapy-is-for-you/ http://factoidz.com/which-type-of-psychotherapy-is-for-you/ My experience with psychoanalysis has led me to believe that it's not for everyone. I've had a few disappointing experiences with this type of therapy. With my first analyst, after a few sessions, he constantly canceled my appointments, and never made an attempt to mak... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/which-type-of-psychotherapy-is-for-you.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-prevent-lessen-back-pain-from-sitting-in-front-of-the-computer-too-long/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-prevent-lessen-back-pain-from-sitting-in-front-of-the-computer-too-long/ In solving any problem, the first thing to do is identify the cause. Lessening and preventing back pain from sitting in front of a computer too long should also be taken this way. To prevent back pain, its cause should be explored. Is it from a sit that is too lo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-prevent-lessen-back-pain-from-sitting-in-front-of-the-computer-too-long.jpg http://factoidz.com/ear-infection-symptoms-and-treatment/ http://factoidz.com/ear-infection-symptoms-and-treatment/ Having an ear infection doesn't take long to manifest itself.  The infection itself can be caused by a virus or bacteria that affects the respiratory system, or as part of a sinus infection, or head cold.  If there is ever any fluid (or water) in the ears that is not able to properly drain - due t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/ear-infection-symptoms-and-treatment.jpg http://factoidz.com/alternative-medicine-for-the-relief-of-arthritis/ http://factoidz.com/alternative-medicine-for-the-relief-of-arthritis/ Arthritis like all inflammatory conditions is a manifestation of imbalances usually starting from a poor diet. Ones PH would be acidic due to a highly acidic diet which most people these days consume. This also leads to poor absorption of necessary nutrients that your body requires leading to many c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/alternative-medicine-for-the-relief-of-arthritis.jpg http://factoidz.com/we-may-not-have-a-lot-but-weve-got-a-neti-pot/ http://factoidz.com/we-may-not-have-a-lot-but-weve-got-a-neti-pot/ We've got a Neti Pot.  We love our Neti Pot.  Even my son loves our Neti Pot. As a child, I suffered for years with allergies and sinus-related problems.  My left arm muscles still feel tender after years of allergy shots.  Then, as an adult, even the faintest trace of the smell of cigarette ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/health-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/health-benefits-of-red-wine-whats-real-and-whats-hype/ http://factoidz.com/health-benefits-of-red-wine-whats-real-and-whats-hype/ Studies showing the health benefits of red wine seem almost too good to be true, especially when we are bombarded daily with both the hype of some new miracle cure alongside dire warnings regarding the foods we eat and medicines we take.  All too frequently, what was being touted as a breakthrough ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/health-benefits-of-red-wine-whats-real-and-whats-hype.jpg http://factoidz.com/mania-vs-depression-and-the-bipolar-disorder/ http://factoidz.com/mania-vs-depression-and-the-bipolar-disorder/ Let's distinguish Mania from Depression before we combine these medical terms or identities and derive Bipolar Disorder (or Manic Depression). By definition, Mania (noun; origin: 1350–1400) means... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/mania-vs-depression-and-the-bipolar-disorder.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-recognize-a-drug-user-in-your-family/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-recognize-a-drug-user-in-your-family/ Discovering whether a friend or a loved one has a problem with hallucinogens or any drugs isn’t always easy. Children as young as fourth graders sometimes begin experimenting with drugs. How can you know if friends are using LSD or PCP and what should you do to find out if they are? The foll... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-recognize-a-drug-user-in-your-family.jpg http://factoidz.com/guide-to-natural-constipation-relief-causes-symptoms-natural-remedies/ http://factoidz.com/guide-to-natural-constipation-relief-causes-symptoms-natural-remedies/ Constipation ranges from annoying to future health complications. Some people live with constipation their whole adult lives and take medication for this without fixing the original cause. Other people get ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/guide-to-natural-constipation-relief-causes-symptoms-natural-remedies.jpg http://factoidz.com/3-ways-to-relieve-constipation-naturally/ http://factoidz.com/3-ways-to-relieve-constipation-naturally/ Whether you suffer from IBS, IBD, Lactose Intolerance, or just plain Stress; You can find some natural relief! There are many natural methods that have been around for centuries, but they have gone unnoticed since the dawn of prescription medications. If you're like most constipation suffers, you... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/3-ways-to-relieve-constipation-naturally.jpg http://factoidz.com/wisdom-teeth-why-we-have-them-and-why-we-sometimes-must-remove-them/ http://factoidz.com/wisdom-teeth-why-we-have-them-and-why-we-sometimes-must-remove-them/ Before the Cave men learned to create fire they may have had to chew tough raw foods. Their jaw may have been larger to accommodate the teeth needed to complete chewing.  Our front teeth, incisors, are used to cut the food. The canines; side teeth, eyeteeth, fangs are used for tearing. The molar t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/wisdom-teeth-why-we-have-them-and-why-we-sometimes-must-remove-them.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-lose-weight-the-practical-way-without-the-fad-diets/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-lose-weight-the-practical-way-without-the-fad-diets/ In a world where the image of being skinny is over whelming people to the point were they are willing to do almost anything to be thin.  Why not be healthy and fit.  What is over weight exactly?  Its a social tag that corporations put on people so that products can make money.  If I said you w... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-lose-weight-the-practical-way-without-the-fad-diets.jpg http://factoidz.com/living-with-diabetes-my-experience-dealing-with-the-condition-for-ten-years/ http://factoidz.com/living-with-diabetes-my-experience-dealing-with-the-condition-for-ten-years/ Diabetes, a disease in which your pancreas decide to either produce too much insulin, or none at all, or maybe it does very little.  I have had this disease for more than ten years now and each day is my constant reminder of what I must always deal with, look for and continue through.  My hope is ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/living-with-diabetes-my-experience-dealing-with-the-condition-for-ten-years.jpg http://factoidz.com/scientists-developing-a-licorice-lollipop-that-fights-cavities/ http://factoidz.com/scientists-developing-a-licorice-lollipop-that-fights-cavities/ UCLA researchers have discovered a solution for preventing cavities. They developed a new type of lollipop with a special ingredient that helps tooth decay. Believe it or not, this lollipop is not sweet, but because it is juicy and tasty, you do not have the need for the usual flavor... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/scientists-developing-a-licorice-lollipop-that-fights-cavities.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-spice-of-life-the-16-best-herbs-to-grow-and-use-in-healthy-cooking/ http://factoidz.com/the-spice-of-life-the-16-best-herbs-to-grow-and-use-in-healthy-cooking/ By now, I think of the late nutritionist Gayelord Hauser as my friend (although he's been gone for a long time, his cookbooks and health food products live on). I consult his books frequently, as I've recently pledged to adopt a healthier lifestyle. As I do, I've started growing more garden-fresh he... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-spice-of-life-the-16-best-herbs-to-grow-and-use-in-healthy-cooking.jpg http://factoidz.com/natural-foods-and-home-remedies-that-help-relieve-constipation/ http://factoidz.com/natural-foods-and-home-remedies-that-help-relieve-constipation/ Constipation is no laughing matter.  Besides making us feel bloated and uncomfortable, severe to constipation can lead to bowel obstruction while straining in the bathroom can cause painful hemorrhoids.  At the same time, frequent use of laxatives may cause dependency.  Therefore, when possible, ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/natural-foods-and-home-remedies-that-help-relieve-constipation.jpg http://factoidz.com/conductive-and-sensorineural-hearing-loss-causes-and-how-to-help/ http://factoidz.com/conductive-and-sensorineural-hearing-loss-causes-and-how-to-help/ Hearing Loss: The Silent Epidemic Does it seem like everyone mumbles these days? Do you have difficulty hearing on the telephone? Are you turning the television and radio volume up, up, up? Do you have difficulty hearing in a crowd, at a party or a re... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/conductive-and-sensorineural-hearing-loss-causes-and-how-to-help.jpg http://factoidz.com/everything-chocolate-facts-confessions-and-a-secret-component-hint-it-has-wings/ http://factoidz.com/everything-chocolate-facts-confessions-and-a-secret-component-hint-it-has-wings/ Chocolate. Oh, decadent divine, salivatory sublime. One word, chocolate, and our taste buds swoon with previously remembered enjoyment and future anticipated delight. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/everything-chocolate-facts-confessions-and-a-secret-component-hint-it-has-wings.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-recognize-the-early-signs-of-cocaine-crack-dependency-or-addiction/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-recognize-the-early-signs-of-cocaine-crack-dependency-or-addiction/ At the age of 29, with 4 children ranging in age from 3 months to 9 years old, a history of being a soccer mom, brownie leader, and raised in a perfectly happy and normal home with both parents, I decided to try crack cocaine.  What followed was 8 years of life experience so harrowing, sick, and bi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-recognize-the-early-signs-of-cocaine-crack-dependency-or-addiction.jpg http://factoidz.com/employee-health-benefits-are-heterosexual-and-homosexual-domestic-partnerships-treated-fairly-by-their-employers/ http://factoidz.com/employee-health-benefits-are-heterosexual-and-homosexual-domestic-partnerships-treated-fairly-by-their-employers/ I'm not gay, but I feel that people are people, no matter what their sexual orientation is. Gay men and women often live in domestic partnerships, because they can't get married. Straight folks also live in domestic partnerships for whatever reason. If the term "domestic partnerships" covers homosex... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/employee-health-benefits-are-heterosexual-and-homosexual-domestic-partnerships-treated-fairly-by-their-employers.jpg http://factoidz.com/25-houseplants-that-clean-indoor-air/ http://factoidz.com/25-houseplants-that-clean-indoor-air/ All winter you have the house closed up and the furnace on. A good part of the summer you have the house closed up and the air conditioning on. When you think about it, not much fresh air gets through. And with today’s newer homes bein... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/25-houseplants-that-clean-indoor-air.jpg http://factoidz.com/natural-foods-and-supplements-that-help-prevent-and-fight-anemia/ http://factoidz.com/natural-foods-and-supplements-that-help-prevent-and-fight-anemia/ The first respondent was correct in that you should see a doctor if you have any reason to suspect that you are anemic and listen to his/her advice.  There can be other more serious medical conditions which may appear as anemia which won't get diagnosed without proper lab work.  In addition, speak... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/natural-foods-and-supplements-that-help-prevent-and-fight-anemia.jpg http://factoidz.com/my-painful-experience-with-health-saving-accounts-hsas-and-deductibles/ http://factoidz.com/my-painful-experience-with-health-saving-accounts-hsas-and-deductibles/ Where do I begin? Yes, HSAs can be good and Yes, they can be painful. There is just so much they do not tell you. Ask the questions: What is my deductible? Mine was $3,000. Does that include Medicines from the pharmacies? What does it include? Then they get you with the “Necessary and reasonabl... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/my-painful-experience-with-health-saving-accounts-hsas-and-deductibles.jpg http://factoidz.com/understanding-how-viruses-and-bacterium-evolved-and-how-humans-are-at-risk/ http://factoidz.com/understanding-how-viruses-and-bacterium-evolved-and-how-humans-are-at-risk/ Referenc: Dorathy H Crawford, Deadly Companions; How Microbes shaped our history, Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/understanding-how-viruses-and-bacterium-evolved-and-how-humans-are-at-risk.jpg http://factoidz.com/some-practical-ways-to-help-your-child-grow-spiritually/ http://factoidz.com/some-practical-ways-to-help-your-child-grow-spiritually/ First and foremost, some backstory on myself. I am 22. My girlfriend is pregnant. We are not married and have no plans on doing so. While we're both pro-choice, we decided in our situation the best option for us would be to have our child adopted. Needless to say, I've spent a great amount of ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/work-kids-and-stress-relief.jpg http://factoidz.com/fertility-guide-best-ways-to-get-pregnant/ http://factoidz.com/fertility-guide-best-ways-to-get-pregnant/ Having a child is truly a blessing!  It requires a lot of time, patience and dedication from the time you conceive until your child grows into an adult.  This is a life-long commitment! However, conceiving can be troublesome... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/fertility-guide-best-ways-to-get-pregnant.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-can-diet-pills-like-epinephrine-guarana-or-caffeine-effect-my-teeth/ http://factoidz.com/how-can-diet-pills-like-epinephrine-guarana-or-caffeine-effect-my-teeth/ You may finally be thin but don't dare smile. Your teeth may have rotted! A bit far reached but it could happen. Most over-the-counter diet pills increase metabolism and reduce salivary flow. A reduced salivary flow will increase your risk of getting tooth decay. The over the counter products; Ep... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-can-diet-pills-like-epinephrine-guarana-or-caffeine-effect-my-teeth.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-are-health-insurance-costs-so-high/ http://factoidz.com/why-are-health-insurance-costs-so-high/ Health insurance costs a lot of money for the employer who has a health insurance plan for their employees, for those employees, for the self-employed and the unemployed who have health insurance. Health insurance costs a lot o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-are-health-insurance-costs-so-high.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-simple-ways-to-change-unhealthy-eating-habits-and-lose-weight/ http://factoidz.com/5-simple-ways-to-change-unhealthy-eating-habits-and-lose-weight/ When I hear the word diet it sends the following thoughts go through my mind, what I can not eat, discipline and will po... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-simple-ways-to-change-unhealthy-eating-habits-and-lose-weight.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-the-full-benefit-of-herbal-remedies/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-the-full-benefit-of-herbal-remedies/ Herbs have been around since the beginning of time, when seeds began growing over the rich lava based new terrain when the earth took its very first breath. Herbal Remedies have been used for both good and ill reasons as well as by nearly every culture in the world. Herbal R... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-the-full-benefit-of-herbal-remedies.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-it-better-to-brush-your-teeth-before-or-after-eating-its-a-case-of-biofilm/ http://factoidz.com/is-it-better-to-brush-your-teeth-before-or-after-eating-its-a-case-of-biofilm/ The debate over brushing before or after a meal is a good question. Tradition, which is difficult to change, states brush after every meal. Good advise; however, with the discovery of biofilm brushing before a meal may be better. The theory of brushing before eating is valid. Biofilm, a thin st... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-it-better-to-brush-your-teeth-before-or-after-eating-its-a-case-of-biofilm.jpg http://factoidz.com/discipline-the-secret-ingredient-for-success-in-finances-love-dieting-health-parenting/ http://factoidz.com/discipline-the-secret-ingredient-for-success-in-finances-love-dieting-health-parenting/ I know I have your attention; I mentioned love, money and dieting in one sentence. I always t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/discipline-the-secret-ingredient-for-success-in-finances-love-dieting-health-parenting.jpg http://factoidz.com/be-more-beautiful-diet-a-1940s-one-day-natural-detox/ http://factoidz.com/be-more-beautiful-diet-a-1940s-one-day-natural-detox/ One of the pioneering  American nutritionists in the 1940s advocated eating fresh fruits and vegetables, and cutting out starch and sugar, to lose weight easily and naturally. Gayelord Hauser, considered by some the founder of the natural health movement, along with Adelle ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/be-more-beautiful-diet-a-1940s-one-day-natural-detox.jpg http://factoidz.com/steroid-use-in-sports-the-pressures-the-psychology-the-risks/ http://factoidz.com/steroid-use-in-sports-the-pressures-the-psychology-the-risks/ What’s the difference in today’s sports players compared to the past? Now athletes play for a truckload of money. High school sports opens a gateway to professional careers. Unfortunately, steroids dribble into sports, but why? Millions of advertising do... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/steroid-use-in-sports-the-pressures-the-psychology-the-risks.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-oral-cancer-cases-are-rising-and-why-you-should-get-screened/ http://factoidz.com/why-oral-cancer-cases-are-rising-and-why-you-should-get-screened/ When I ask, "What's in your mouth?" Most people look at me with their head cocked to one side and a look on their face that says, "you're strange." Well, I may indeed be strange, however, I've studied about and practiced in the human oral environment for over twenty years. I have found that most pe... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-oral-cancer-cases-are-rising-and-why-you-should-get-screened.jpg http://factoidz.com/women-fashion-fit-issues-what-not-to-wear/ http://factoidz.com/women-fashion-fit-issues-what-not-to-wear/ Have you ever noticed when you go into a department store or a specialty store that all the mannequins look awesome in the latest and greatest fashions?  No matter what the top is or what the pant is, those ladies always look like divas.  I am going to let you in on a retail shop secret...they do ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/women-fashion-fit-issues-what-not-to-wear.jpg http://factoidz.com/benefits-of-yoga/ http://factoidz.com/benefits-of-yoga/ Yoga was Developed in India, it is a psycho-physical discipline with roots going back to more than 5,000 years...The word "Yoga" means union. Yoga has four paths according to the Shastras or the Knowledge books...JNANA (knowledge or wisdom), BHAKTI ( Devotion) KARMA ( Action) ,  and RAJA ( Self c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/benefits-of-yoga.jpg http://factoidz.com/positive-thinking-staying-positive-in-a-negative-world/ http://factoidz.com/positive-thinking-staying-positive-in-a-negative-world/ I am not the most positive person in the world, that is for sure, but I try to force myself to be more positive and look on the bright side of any situation. Although at times this can be very difficult for anyone, including me. The most helpful thing I can say to myself in a negative situation or w... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/positive-thinking-staying-positive-in-a-negative-world.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-a-rhythmic-movement-disorder/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-a-rhythmic-movement-disorder/ When you go to sleep at night, you may find it soothing to fall asleep in a certain way. For example, you may tuck your pillow under your chin in a particular manner, he on your side, or even count sheep to make the transition from being awake to falling asleep. Your child may have found his own way... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-a-rhythmic-movement-disorder.jpg http://factoidz.com/self-employed-oh-drats-i-finally-went-into-business-for-myself-and-i-was-turned-down-for-health-insurance/ http://factoidz.com/self-employed-oh-drats-i-finally-went-into-business-for-myself-and-i-was-turned-down-for-health-insurance/ Just like with auto insurance, if you use your health insurance policy for anything major, you might get turned down for future policies if you should decide to change your coverage. One of my friends had health insurance with drug insurance also. She has to have about $80... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/self-employed-oh-drats-i-finally-went-into-business-for-myself-and-i-was-turned-down-for-health-insurance.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-to-consider-if-you-choose-gastric-bypass-or-lap-band-surgery/ http://factoidz.com/what-to-consider-if-you-choose-gastric-bypass-or-lap-band-surgery/ Have you ever thought what life would be like if you did have gastric bypass or the lap-band surgery First, you need to realize that this is a life time commitment and not something that should be entered into lightly. Second, you will need to check to see if your insurance co... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-to-consider-if-you-choose-gastric-bypass-or-lap-band-surgery.jpg http://factoidz.com/understanding-the-differences-between-viruses-and-bacteria-and-how-to-protect-yourself/ http://factoidz.com/understanding-the-differences-between-viruses-and-bacteria-and-how-to-protect-yourself/ The question has been asked: Is Swine Flu a virus or bacteria? What is the difference between bacteria and viruses? The short answers are quite good. I would like to expand a bit. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/understanding-the-differences-between-viruses-and-bacteria-and-how-to-protect-yourself.jpg http://factoidz.com/cobra-can-it-be-a-rip-off/ http://factoidz.com/cobra-can-it-be-a-rip-off/ COBRA is an acronym that stands for: Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. Gee, that really clarifies thigs, does it not? What this is supposed to do and the conditions by which it attempts to do it can sometimes be just as ambiguous as the name itself. In short, the p... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/cobra-can-it-be-a-rip-off.jpg http://factoidz.com/super-acne-antibiotics-and-you-why-natural-treatments-for-acne-may-be-best/ http://factoidz.com/super-acne-antibiotics-and-you-why-natural-treatments-for-acne-may-be-best/ Acne is a major problem in 80% of the teenage population and in most cases used to reduce the severity when treated with a combination of medication including antibiotics. However, doctors are now warning that a new strain of acne i... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/super-acne-antibiotics-and-you-why-natural-treatments-for-acne-may-be-best.jpg http://factoidz.com/child-sleep-disorder-what-is-circadian-rhythm/ http://factoidz.com/child-sleep-disorder-what-is-circadian-rhythm/ What happen if owls and larks try to live together one family? If you are a lark (with a preference for an early to bed and early to rise schedule) and your is an owl (with a preference for a late to bed and late to rise schedule), how can you manage to coexist happily in the same household? Some ch... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/child-sleep-disorder-what-is-circadian-rhythm.jpg http://factoidz.com/quick-workouts-that-burn-calories/ http://factoidz.com/quick-workouts-that-burn-calories/ There are many workouts you can do in your own house. Some of these workouts can be very safe and some o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/quick-workouts-that-burn-calories.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-deflate-a-bloated-stomach-by-raising-your-ph-levels/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-deflate-a-bloated-stomach-by-raising-your-ph-levels/ Bloated stomach is usually caused by a build of gas created by bacteria, not the friendly bacteria, but the type that can live in an acidic environment. Eating too many acidic foods can be the root of the problem. All processed foods, meats, most grains sugar & dairy, coffee & alcohol will c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-deflate-a-bloated-stomach-by-raising-your-ph-levels.jpg http://factoidz.com/10-simple-no-cost-ways-to-relax-after-a-busy-work-day/ http://factoidz.com/10-simple-no-cost-ways-to-relax-after-a-busy-work-day/ Busy, hectic schedules leave us with little time for ourselves. Many of our lives... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/10-simple-no-cost-ways-to-relax-after-a-busy-work-day.jpg http://factoidz.com/swine-flu-facts-are-secondary-bacterial-infections-like-mrsa-the-bigger-danger/ http://factoidz.com/swine-flu-facts-are-secondary-bacterial-infections-like-mrsa-the-bigger-danger/ Swine flu was first identified in 1930 as a common and sometimes fatal respiratory disease in pigs caused by type A influenza virus (H1N1). Human are said to have infected the pigs and now the virus has returned to infect humans. Influenza A (H1N1) virus resistance ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/swine-flu-facts-are-secondary-bacterial-infections-like-mrsa-the-bigger-danger.jpg http://factoidz.com/are-health-insurance-premiums-tax-deductible-for-the-self-employed/ http://factoidz.com/are-health-insurance-premiums-tax-deductible-for-the-self-employed/ If you are self employed then you are no stranger to claiming the expenses that you incur while operating you small business. You are also no stranger to shopping for the goods and services that you need to keep your business flowing. Although some are much different depen... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/are-health-insurance-premiums-tax-deductible-for-the-self-employed.jpg http://factoidz.com/hsas-is-a-health-savings-account-the-right-choice-for-you/ http://factoidz.com/hsas-is-a-health-savings-account-the-right-choice-for-you/ A "Health Savings Account" is the same as a "medical savings account".  It is a great thing if you have a high deductible on your health plan.  The money you put into the account is not subject to federal income taxes--so it is TAX FREE.  This mo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/hsas-is-a-health-savings-account-the-right-choice-for-you.jpg http://factoidz.com/parathyroid-disease-hyperparathyroidism-an-overview/ http://factoidz.com/parathyroid-disease-hyperparathyroidism-an-overview/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/health-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/our-immune-systems-how-taking-too-many-antibiotics-has-hurt-us/ http://factoidz.com/our-immune-systems-how-taking-too-many-antibiotics-has-hurt-us/ Antibiotics are misunderstood as some form of drug for all illnesses from the common cold to the flu to an earache and more. And that is not what antibiotics are for. Antibiotics are commonly known as penicillin or any of the v... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/our-immune-systems-how-taking-too-many-antibiotics-has-hurt-us.jpg http://factoidz.com/first-place-for-health-a-christian-based-healthly-living-program/ http://factoidz.com/first-place-for-health-a-christian-based-healthly-living-program/ First Place for Health is different that any program I've ever tried to use to lose weight.  There is no pressure, no guilt, and they help you try to figure out why you are over weight AND stress that you are not alone in your search for a healthy lifestyle.  ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-lesson-in-compassion-taught-by-a-child.jpg http://factoidz.com/dieting-without-the-fads-how-exercise-and-a-simple-diet-helped-me-lose-weight/ http://factoidz.com/dieting-without-the-fads-how-exercise-and-a-simple-diet-helped-me-lose-weight/ Two years ago I had a fall and I broke my right arm. My arm needed to be operated upon and I had to take it easy for nearly 2 months. I was constantly worried about my hand, and had developed high Blood pressure. The doctor put me on medication and advised me to go for walks. I was finding it diffic... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/dieting-without-the-fads-how-exercise-and-a-simple-diet-helped-me-lose-weight.jpg http://factoidz.com/swine-flu-virus-or-bacteria/ http://factoidz.com/swine-flu-virus-or-bacteria/ When it comes to the microscopic biology of the little invaders that penetrate our human bodies, it can get confusing trying to understand the differences between viruses and bacteria. The Swine Flu, or the current form of influenza that is infecting the population currently, is actually a Viruse... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/swine-flu-virus-or-bacteria.jpg http://factoidz.com/bible-prophecy-linked-to-our-health/ http://factoidz.com/bible-prophecy-linked-to-our-health/ Many years ago while attending parochial school one of the nuns teaching class decided to put the fear of God in us as they so often do. In a discussion about leprosy or personal hygiene and the lack there of, she said... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/bible-prophecy-linked-to-our-health.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-much-water-could-fit-in-your-headache-my-secret-to-controlling-stress-related-headaches/ http://factoidz.com/how-much-water-could-fit-in-your-headache-my-secret-to-controlling-stress-related-headaches/ Everybody has heard of or knows someone that has been hospitalized for stress related symptoms. Anxiety, headaches, heart palpitations,... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-much-water-could-fit-in-your-headache-my-secret-to-controlling-stress-related-headaches.jpg http://factoidz.com/6-ways-to-control-your-allergies-without-medication/ http://factoidz.com/6-ways-to-control-your-allergies-without-medication/ As a fellow sufferer of allergies, year round allergies to be specific, I have tried everything under the sun to aid in my relief. I have been on every over the counter medication, many prescription medications and allergy shots, which lead to nothing but a dent in my wallet. Several month before I ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/6-ways-to-control-your-allergies-without-medication.jpg http://factoidz.com/tip-for-preventing-swine-flu-infection-use-hand-sanitizer-often/ http://factoidz.com/tip-for-preventing-swine-flu-infection-use-hand-sanitizer-often/ I would think that most whom have an inkling of what the swine flu is, are scared individuals.  This outbreak has brought fear to our global economy.  The number of confirmed cases in the United States climbed to 68 (this was as of 4/28/09 early afternoon), and federal officials warned that deat... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/tip-for-preventing-swine-flu-infection-use-hand-sanitizer-often.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-high-is-the-risk-of-swine-flu-outbreak-here-in-the-us/ http://factoidz.com/how-high-is-the-risk-of-swine-flu-outbreak-here-in-the-us/ As with most Epidemic Viruses, there is a certain unpredictability that makes them a very frightening reality for just about anyone.To ask the question, "How at Risk is the USA for Catching the Swine Flu?" is kind of silly, when the local news announced that two days ago there where 20 definite case... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-high-is-the-risk-of-swine-flu-outbreak-here-in-the-us.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-word-pandemic-examined/ http://factoidz.com/the-word-pandemic-examined/ Pandemic is an adjective, a descriptive word which means: prevalent throughout a continent, a country or even the entire world; universal; existing everywhere. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-word-pandemic-examined.jpg http://factoidz.com/getting-the-healthy-body-you-deserve-it-starts-with-deciding-you-want-it/ http://factoidz.com/getting-the-healthy-body-you-deserve-it-starts-with-deciding-you-want-it/ Imagine for a moment how a person who was blind since birth might feel, if suddenly they could see. That's how I fee... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/getting-the-healthy-body-you-deserve-it-starts-with-deciding-you-want-it.jpg http://factoidz.com/swine-flu-symptoms-and-treatment-is-there-a-vaccine/ http://factoidz.com/swine-flu-symptoms-and-treatment-is-there-a-vaccine/ Swine influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs. It was isolated in 1930. It is caused by Influenza type A which brings about the disease in pigs. This happens on a pretty regular basis ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/swine-flu-symptoms-and-treatment-is-there-a-vaccine.jpg http://factoidz.com/bmi-bmr-logging-protein-and-fiber-the-keys-to-my-successful-diet/ http://factoidz.com/bmi-bmr-logging-protein-and-fiber-the-keys-to-my-successful-diet/ If you are really serious about wanting to change your habits, then this is a great place to start.  I have been on every diet known and have stopped just sort of contemplating surgery.  Weight Watchers, Adkins, Cabbage Soup, liquid diets and pills.  During... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/bmi-bmr-logging-protein-and-fiber-the-keys-to-my-successful-diet.jpg http://factoidz.com/common-food-sources-of-vitamins-a-b6-b12-and-8-other-vitamins/ http://factoidz.com/common-food-sources-of-vitamins-a-b6-b12-and-8-other-vitamins/ As you age, your body needs additional vitamins to stay strong and fight disease. Your muscles, joints, and organs need all the help they can get. Many people either cannot afford supplemental vitamins, or they just don’t want to ta... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/common-food-sources-of-vitamins-a-b6-b12-and-8-other-vitamins.jpg http://factoidz.com/adding-vegetables-to-everyday-meals/ http://factoidz.com/adding-vegetables-to-everyday-meals/ With all the nutritional value packed inside fresh vegetables it is a shame that most Americans do not eat their recommended number of daily servings. Especially since it only takes five servings and a serving size is rather small (about a half cup). Here are some simple ideas f... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/adding-vegetables-to-everyday-meals.jpg http://factoidz.com/five-foods-that-improve-your-memory-and-brain-function/ http://factoidz.com/five-foods-that-improve-your-memory-and-brain-function/ Everyone would like to have that little edge in life, the type the separates you from your fellow friends and family members (especially if you're competitive). So you study French, you take some IQ tests and you learn some memory techniques and the results are impressive. But you want absolutely an... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/five-foods-that-improve-your-memory-and-brain-function.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-three-best-pieces-of-advice-ive-heard-on-losing-weight/ http://factoidz.com/the-three-best-pieces-of-advice-ive-heard-on-losing-weight/ These are the three best pieces of advice I've ever heard about losing weight - they helped me lose 20 pounds after nothing else, including many fad diets, never worked! The first is alignment. You need to be completely clear in your mind as to what it is you want to happen to yo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-three-best-pieces-of-advice-ive-heard-on-losing-weight.jpg http://factoidz.com/natural-supplements-which-help-fight-high-blood-pressure/ http://factoidz.com/natural-supplements-which-help-fight-high-blood-pressure/ I am amazed at how popular alternative treatments have become in the last 2 years alone. I am not quite sure if this popularity is caused by a poor economy or the side effect laden medications. Whatever your reason, I am glad you are making the switch to better your overall health and finally taking... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/natural-supplements-which-help-fight-high-blood-pressure.jpg http://factoidz.com/water-and-exercise-a-simple-formula-for-burning-more-calories/ http://factoidz.com/water-and-exercise-a-simple-formula-for-burning-more-calories/ For those of you looking to burn a few calories, look no further than your own front door.  Okay, so you will need to walk out the front door and enjoy the beauty of your neighborhood. Many people think they need to join the latest club and be like everyone else, pay so much money a year and sti... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/water-and-exercise-a-simple-formula-for-burning-more-calories.jpg http://factoidz.com/dont-let-a-diet-ruin-your-life-there-is-more-to-life-than-being-thin/ http://factoidz.com/dont-let-a-diet-ruin-your-life-there-is-more-to-life-than-being-thin/ The credit crunch has, amongst other things, brought a little perspective to my way of thinking. I am a big fan of chick lit and of some ladies magazines. However, more and more I a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/dont-let-a-diet-ruin-your-life-there-is-more-to-life-than-being-thin.jpg http://factoidz.com/bee-pollen-relieves-stress-and-improves-immune-function/ http://factoidz.com/bee-pollen-relieves-stress-and-improves-immune-function/ Bee pollen is one of natures healthiest and almost strong superfoods. Bee Pollen contains digestive enzymes from the bees. Its been used as a dietary supplementation for thousands of years. Bee pollen is frequently called natures ideal nutrient. Bee pollen combines 22 amino acids, vitamin C, B-compl... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/bee-pollen-relieves-stress-and-improves-immune-function.jpg http://factoidz.com/are-generic-drugs-really-cheaper-than-buying-brand-name-drugs/ http://factoidz.com/are-generic-drugs-really-cheaper-than-buying-brand-name-drugs/ Treating patients in America's health care system has seemingly turned into a contest of who can charge the most for which services. If you don't happen to carry health care insurance, then you will relate to that remark, particularly if you have had to pay for medical services re... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/are-generic-drugs-really-cheaper-than-buying-brand-name-drugs.jpg http://factoidz.com/should-i-buy-brand-name-drugs-or-generic-drugs/ http://factoidz.com/should-i-buy-brand-name-drugs-or-generic-drugs/ From the very beginning, the argument of Generic Drugs (GD) coming up to the mark of Brand Drugs (BD) had been prevailing. Is GD as same as BD? Is GD as safe and effective as BD? People had always been scratching their heads with queries like this. And its obvious that doubts like this would occur i... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/health-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/experiencing-pre-surgery-mania-youre-not-alone/ http://factoidz.com/experiencing-pre-surgery-mania-youre-not-alone/ Manic mode is kind of fun. Manic also rhymes with panic. Manic Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/health-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/3-ways-to-eat-heathly-and-for-cheap-in-college/ http://factoidz.com/3-ways-to-eat-heathly-and-for-cheap-in-college/ You're in college, so that means you probably don't have a lot of time and energy to spend on your eating habits. Here's 3 convenient ways to make sure you're eating healthy and affordably while in school. 1. Buy and cook in bulk. Have a free Sunday afternoon? Go to the store and stock up on ever... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/3-ways-to-eat-heathly-and-for-cheap-in-college.jpg http://factoidz.com/10-natural-steps-to-being-beautiful-on-the-inside-and-the-outside/ http://factoidz.com/10-natural-steps-to-being-beautiful-on-the-inside-and-the-outside/ 10 simple steps for a beautiful you: 1. Drink plenty of water. (Apart form hydrating your body it does wonders for your s... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/10-natural-steps-to-being-beautiful-on-the-inside-and-the-outside.jpg http://factoidz.com/could-joint-facet-blocks-be-helpful-for-low-back-pain/ http://factoidz.com/could-joint-facet-blocks-be-helpful-for-low-back-pain/ Anyone who suffers low back pain that is secondary to a herniated or ruptured disc knows the kind of pain involved. When a disc is bulging and putting pressure on a nerve, that pain can send bolts of electric shock like pain to your low back and down your hips and legs. The same thing can happen whe... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/could-joint-facet-blocks-be-helpful-for-low-back-pain.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-lazy-humans-guide-to-weightloss/ http://factoidz.com/the-lazy-humans-guide-to-weightloss/ Weight-loss is view by many at a daunting task. It's seen a great wall that few have the effort to cross, at least this is what I used to think. Yet, loosing weight is not as difficult as many think it is. I'm here to guide you through a few easy steps to help you drop pounds and hopefully change yo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-lazy-humans-guide-to-weightloss.jpg http://factoidz.com/caffeine-drug-yes-dangerous-no-healthy-maybe/ http://factoidz.com/caffeine-drug-yes-dangerous-no-healthy-maybe/ I vividly recall like it was yesterday the time I had my first delicious cup of coffee. Rhode Island just got dumped on by the Blizzard of '78 and Salty Brine announced over the radio that there would obviously be no school today! I was huddled around the table, with the grown-ups, with little ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/caffeine-drug-yes-dangerous-no-healthy-maybe.jpg http://factoidz.com/health-benefits-of-black-tea-oolong-tea-green-tea-and-white-tea/ http://factoidz.com/health-benefits-of-black-tea-oolong-tea-green-tea-and-white-tea/ Tea is one of the oldest and most popular beverages on the planet, second only to water.  It's history goes back as far as 10th Century B.C. China.  It was first introduced to Europe in 1657 by Dutch traders.  China, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Japan are the world's top tea growers. All t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/health-benefits-of-black-tea-oolong-tea-green-tea-and-white-tea.jpg http://factoidz.com/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/ http://factoidz.com/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/ You may have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and think you have cancer because of the symptoms. COPD is a chronic disease of the lungs. This means that this disease is persistent and will remain with you.... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease.jpg http://factoidz.com/getting-rid-of-cellulite-how-essential-oils-estrogen-vitamins-and-spicy-foods-can-play-a-role/ http://factoidz.com/getting-rid-of-cellulite-how-essential-oils-estrogen-vitamins-and-spicy-foods-can-play-a-role/ Cellulite occurs in both men and women, it is simply the deposition of fat subdermally. The difference in appearance between men and women is that histologically speaking fat in women is stored in chambers. The more fat that is deposited into these the more the chamber expands, since the walls of t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/getting-rid-of-cellulite-how-essential-oils-estrogen-vitamins-and-spicy-foods-can-play-a-role.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-grapefruit-dangerous-to-those-on-certain-medications/ http://factoidz.com/is-grapefruit-dangerous-to-those-on-certain-medications/ I am so glad that I am not restricted on having grapefruit and grapefruit juice in my diet; my daughter, on the other hand cannot have grapefruit at all due to the medications that she takes. My daughter takes psychotropic drugs, as well as Valium routinely. Due to these medications she is not allow... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-grapefruit-dangerous-to-those-on-certain-medications.jpg http://factoidz.com/natural-weight-loss-by-the-numbers/ http://factoidz.com/natural-weight-loss-by-the-numbers/ Losing weight is simple and yet hard to do. Losing weight naturally sounds wonderful, simple and healthy. Naturally as opposed to a medical procedure such as having your stomach stapled or pharmaceutically such as numerous Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/natural-weight-loss-by-the-numbers.jpg http://factoidz.com/balancing-exercise-diet-and-vitamin-supplements-for-results-when-losing-weight/ http://factoidz.com/balancing-exercise-diet-and-vitamin-supplements-for-results-when-losing-weight/ In my experience with weight loss, the only true progress I have ever made was when I either had the discipline or was forced by circumstances (being overseas as a student and flat broke) to cut back on portions.  I may be a layman in terms of health and diet, but I know what has worked for me and ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/balancing-exercise-diet-and-vitamin-supplements-for-results-when-losing-weight.jpg http://factoidz.com/heart-attacks-know-the-warning-signs/ http://factoidz.com/heart-attacks-know-the-warning-signs/ When people think of a heart attack, they usually picture someone clutching their chest and falling to the ground, like in the movies. Unfortunately, most heart attacks are not so obvious and dramatic; instead they often begin slowly with mild pain or discomfort, so you might not immediately reco... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/heart-attacks-know-the-warning-signs.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-am-i-feeling-tired-boost-energy-levels-naturally/ http://factoidz.com/why-am-i-feeling-tired-boost-energy-levels-naturally/ There’s nothing wrong with a cup of coffee or Red Bull from time to time, BUT... if you're using these more often that once or twice a week (or once or twice a day!), there's probably a deeper issue going on that no energy drink is going to fix - Adrenal Exhaustion. These are the little glands tha... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-am-i-feeling-tired-boost-energy-levels-naturally.jpg http://factoidz.com/do-energy-drinks-work/ http://factoidz.com/do-energy-drinks-work/ Pretty much all energy drinks out there, including 5-Hour Energy (the product question that sparked this article) work because of a combination of vitamins, amino acids, caffeine and sugar (or artificial sweeteners). These drinks ARE effective for most people at least to some degree. The more import... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/do-energy-drinks-work.jpg http://factoidz.com/astrology-anatomy-the-zodiacs-12-sensitive-areas-of-your-body/ http://factoidz.com/astrology-anatomy-the-zodiacs-12-sensitive-areas-of-your-body/ Astrology can predict future events in your life, and that includes areas of health concern.  Ancient (and some contemporary) Astrologers believe the Zodiac governs 12 specific areas of the body -- from the top (Aries and the head) to the bottom (Pisces and the foot). The more contemporary Astrolog... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/astrology-anatomy-the-zodiacs-12-sensitive-areas-of-your-body.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-most-common-dreams/ http://factoidz.com/5-most-common-dreams/ I was inspired to learn more about dreams because I recently had a very bizarre dream about zombies. Dreams are very important. Many people dismiss them as just your imagination running wild, but oftentimes your subconscious is trying to sort out everything that is currently going on in your life an... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-most-common-dreams.jpg http://factoidz.com/health-checks-for-everyone/ http://factoidz.com/health-checks-for-everyone/ Health MOT: What you need to look out for With the sad and untimely death of reality TV star Jade Good... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/health-checks-for-everyone.jpg http://factoidz.com/natural-ways-to-relieve-hay-fever/ http://factoidz.com/natural-ways-to-relieve-hay-fever/ Springtime can smell wonderful, the first flowers are blooming and the air is fresh after a long cold winter. You take a deep breath and then an hour later your eyes are itching and your nose is stuffy, no wait a minute your no... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/natural-ways-to-relieve-hay-fever.jpg http://factoidz.com/will-herbs-help-fibromyalgia-symptoms/ http://factoidz.com/will-herbs-help-fibromyalgia-symptoms/ I underwent three major surgeries in the past two years, and have suffered with increasing p... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/will-herbs-help-fibromyalgia-symptoms.jpg http://factoidz.com/four-natural-herbs-for-womens-health/ http://factoidz.com/four-natural-herbs-for-womens-health/ If you’re like most of the women I’ve polled recently, their main concern is “staying well”. Others of us, though, may still be feeling some stress about this time of year, and we’re a tightly wound ball of nerve endings. What can we do to ease this... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/four-natural-herbs-for-womens-health.jpg http://factoidz.com/cool-gadgets-for-the-blind/ http://factoidz.com/cool-gadgets-for-the-blind/ Most people consider being blind a disability but there are many gadgets and items out there for the blind that help them lead a more normal and mobile life. Some of these gadgets are really cool and groundbreaking. I bet you haven't heard of all of them. Here's a list of some of the hottest gadgets... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/cool-gadgets-for-the-blind.jpg http://factoidz.com/male-contraception/ http://factoidz.com/male-contraception/ There are only a few forms of contraceptives available to men currently. However, there is research being done on inventing new methods of contraceptives for males. There are currently several methods that are in the development phase. Here is what is available currently: Condoms: Worn on the ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/health-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/self-defense-for-women/ http://factoidz.com/self-defense-for-women/ Self defense is a skill that can be learned by almost anyone. First and foremost use your brain and common sense and be aware of your surroundings, especially when you're alone. Listen and watch everything that is going on around you. If you have a "gut" feeling that something is wrong, that usually... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/self-defense-for-women.jpg http://factoidz.com/taking-care-of-a-uti/ http://factoidz.com/taking-care-of-a-uti/ As many people know Urinary Tract Infections are nothing to mess with.  The infection can actually cause additional problems if left untreated. If you don't have time to make it to the doctor's office there are alternatives, that can either help or even get rid of the infection. SYMPT... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/taking-care-of-a-uti.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-counteract-violence-anger-and-hatred/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-counteract-violence-anger-and-hatred/ In yourself: Learn self control tactics to keep yourself in check. If you have to attend an anger management class or classes on self control and getting your emotions under control. Open up and talk about your feelings of aggression, your hatred and why you feel the need to be viol... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-counteract-violence-anger-and-hatred.jpg http://factoidz.com/facts-about-color-blindness/ http://factoidz.com/facts-about-color-blindness/ Being color blind means being unable to view color or having a color vision deficiency. It is defined as the inability to perceive differences between some of the colors that others can distinguish. According to Wikipedia, color blindness is most often of genetic nature, but may also occur because o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/facts-about-color-blindness.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-stop-heartburn-in-its-tracks/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-stop-heartburn-in-its-tracks/ Pyrosis, more commonly known as heartburn, can be very painful for the person that suffers with it. When I was pregnant I kept a pack of Tums on me at all times. Thankfully I don't get heartburn anymore, but my daughter suffers terribly. Heartburn can manifest itself as complaints of chest pain, sor... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-stop-heartburn-in-its-tracks.jpg http://factoidz.com/antacids-used-routinely-can-make-your-heartburn-worse-eat-a-pickle-instead/ http://factoidz.com/antacids-used-routinely-can-make-your-heartburn-worse-eat-a-pickle-instead/ Antacids are fine to use to relieve the occasional case of heartburn and indigestion; however taking antacids routinely can cause major upsets to the body. For instance, antacids such as Maalox and Mylanta, or Alka-Seltzer that contain magnesium and/or sodium bicarbonate can act like a laxative if y... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/antacids-used-routinely-can-make-your-heartburn-worse-eat-a-pickle-instead.jpg http://factoidz.com/low-sodium-vegetable-soup-recipe/ http://factoidz.com/low-sodium-vegetable-soup-recipe/ I originally put these vegetables into a soup as a healthy way to clean out my body. It all started when I got the smallest imaginable cut on my finger, right at the cuticle. I didn’t even realize I had it and I went about my... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/low-sodium-vegetable-soup-recipe.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-balance-food-and-work/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-balance-food-and-work/ Based on experiences I had with people I’ve been working with, this happens on a regular basis. I think adults aren�... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-balance-food-and-work.jpg http://factoidz.com/top-5-myths-about-colon-cleansers/ http://factoidz.com/top-5-myths-about-colon-cleansers/ Some colon cleansers cost more than $100 a box and the fact is, you probably don't even need one.  Here are 5 colon cleansing myths and the facts you need to cut through the nonsense and make an informed choice. Myth #5:  Your doctor won't approve of colon cleansing because doc... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/health-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-symptoms-and-prevention-of-type-ii-diabetes/ http://factoidz.com/the-symptoms-and-prevention-of-type-ii-diabetes/ Type II diabetes can come on you slowly, you might have it for five years and not even know it. Type II diabetes is also known as adult onset diabetes which is different than type I diabetes which is known as juvenile diabetes ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-symptoms-and-prevention-of-type-ii-diabetes.jpg http://factoidz.com/essential-oils-natural-remedies-for-relieving-anxiety-and-stress/ http://factoidz.com/essential-oils-natural-remedies-for-relieving-anxiety-and-stress/ Aromatherapy - or the use of essential oils - has been used as a health treatment by various civilizations for thousands of years. Today, with the cost of medical treatment out of reach for many, and the continuing fears about the direction of the uncertain economy, more people are turning to essent... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/essential-oils-natural-remedies-for-relieving-anxiety-and-stress.jpg http://factoidz.com/do-we-really-use-10-percent-of-our-brains-1/ http://factoidz.com/do-we-really-use-10-percent-of-our-brains-1/ The short answer is, no. We don't use only 10% of our brains. We use virtually all of our brain. Mind you, science's understanding of exactly how we use any single part of the brain is just starting to come together. What we do know is all sections of our brain get used. A story to i... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/do-we-really-use-10-percent-of-our-brains-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/soy-many-options-in-cooking/ http://factoidz.com/soy-many-options-in-cooking/ Soy is all the rage these days, and with so many nutritional benefits, it is easy to see why.  The protein and isoflavones in soy provide antioxidants which can aid in lowering LDL cholesterol and prevent artery clogging plaque.  The fiber in soy can help reduce the risks of certain types of c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/soy-many-options-in-cooking.jpg http://factoidz.com/popular-misconceptions-about-the-human-body/ http://factoidz.com/popular-misconceptions-about-the-human-body/ You need 8 glasses of water a day They say: The human body needs water. It needs a lot of water: a minimum of 8 glasses of water a day to be healthy. Why they are wrong: It is true that experts say we need 8 cups of water a day. A lot of people hear this and th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/popular-misconceptions-about-the-human-body.jpg http://factoidz.com/breaking-down-the-health-impacts-of-drinking-too-much-coffee/ http://factoidz.com/breaking-down-the-health-impacts-of-drinking-too-much-coffee/ I love a good cup of coffee, first thing in the morning or in the afternoon after a good day of work. I am drinking a cup of coffee right now. Is coffee good for you or is it bad for you. Maybe the question should be is caffein... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/breaking-down-the-health-impacts-of-drinking-too-much-coffee.jpg http://factoidz.com/more-mental-health-in-the-workplace-transfers/ http://factoidz.com/more-mental-health-in-the-workplace-transfers/ When the initial thought of a possible transfer enters one's mind it seems like a lovely idea. Almost comforting. Seemingly inspiring to think of doing something different or something better, somewhere else at your company, or making the leap to a whole new environment ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/business-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/which-foods-have-the-most-fiber/ http://factoidz.com/which-foods-have-the-most-fiber/ Do you need to increase the amount of fiber in your diet? Fiber is essential to a healthy diet. Fiber will allow your body to work better to digest food and will help fight against constipation. Many people do not get enough fiber in their diet. Along with eating foods that are high in fiber you cou... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/which-foods-have-the-most-fiber.jpg http://factoidz.com/gout-symptoms-causes-and-treatments/ http://factoidz.com/gout-symptoms-causes-and-treatments/ Gout is the most understood and usually one of the easiest of the rheumatic diseases to manage. Gout is a form of rheumatoid arthritis and it usually occurs at the base of the big toe, right where the toe meets the foot. This can be on the side of that ar... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/health-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/tips-and-tricks-for-preparing-healthy-meals-every-day-part-3/ http://factoidz.com/tips-and-tricks-for-preparing-healthy-meals-every-day-part-3/ Before viewing this article you should read Part 1 and Part 2. Due to the length of Factoidz I have broken d... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/tips-and-tricks-for-preparing-healthy-meals-every-day-part-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/tips-and-tricks-for-preparing-healthy-meals-every-day-part-2/ http://factoidz.com/tips-and-tricks-for-preparing-healthy-meals-every-day-part-2/ Before viewing this article you should read Part ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/tips-and-tricks-for-preparing-healthy-meals-every-day-part-1/ http://factoidz.com/tips-and-tricks-for-preparing-healthy-meals-every-day-part-1/ Preparing healthy meals does not have to be difficult. There are plenty of healthy products and tools that will make your life easier. Some items that you should own are Tupperware microwave steamers, a hand held blender, and hopefully an oven with a good broiler. Some food products that are fant... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/tips-and-tricks-for-preparing-healthy-meals-every-day-part-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-healthiest-frugal-foods/ http://factoidz.com/the-healthiest-frugal-foods/ Grocery prices, along with everything else, seem to be on the rise. As food prices rise many people are now looking at ways to cut back on their grocery budget and save at the grocery store. Low cost food doesn't always mean you have to hav... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-healthiest-frugal-foods.jpg http://factoidz.com/does-colonix-work-sort-of/ http://factoidz.com/does-colonix-work-sort-of/ Those photos of long, ropey bowel movements certainly get your attention but are they real?  As it turns out, products like Colonix are based on a flawed premise that claims we're all walking around with pounds of "excess" fecal matter stuck to our insides.  Here's why that premise is flawed: F... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/does-colonix-work-sort-of.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-health-benefits-of-tai-chi/ http://factoidz.com/the-health-benefits-of-tai-chi/ Tai Chi Chuan or more commonly just Tai Chi (pronounced tie chee) has been in existence for at least 1,000 years. Originally it was a form of self-defense. Today it is graceful movements that have been described as meditation i... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-health-benefits-of-tai-chi.jpg http://factoidz.com/herbal-and-natural-remedies-for-bad-breath/ http://factoidz.com/herbal-and-natural-remedies-for-bad-breath/ The three best natural things you can do to reduce or eliminate bad breath are to drink a lot of water (it rinses your teeth and gums), reduce your sugar and fat intake, and end each meal with a piece of fruit. Apples are particularly good for cleansing the teeth, gums, and pallet of odor-producing ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/herbal-and-natural-remedies-for-bad-breath.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-work-out-at-home/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-work-out-at-home/ Not everyone has the time or money, especially these days, to go to the gym and workout. However, many people still want to stay fit and in order to stay in shape you must eat right and exercise. Believe it or not you can get a full body workout at home with little to no equipment. It's called the o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-work-out-at-home.jpg http://factoidz.com/whats-in-your-medicine-cabinet/ http://factoidz.com/whats-in-your-medicine-cabinet/ I was born during a time when ones family of procreation and ones extended family often shared the same abode, mine did. I lived in a lovely old two-story farmhouse with my mother, my father (well I think he but I’m not real... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/whats-in-your-medicine-cabinet.jpg http://factoidz.com/drug-tampering-and-how-to-protect-yourself-from-becoming-a-victim/ http://factoidz.com/drug-tampering-and-how-to-protect-yourself-from-becoming-a-victim/ In the fall of 1982, seven people died in the Chicago area after taking Extra Strength Tylenol capsules that had been laced with Potassium Cyanide. It all started in the early morning hours on Wednesday, September 29th Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/drug-tampering-and-how-to-protect-yourself-from-becoming-a-victim.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-worry-its-just-the-common-cold/ http://factoidz.com/why-worry-its-just-the-common-cold/ Every year millions of Americans suffer from the common cold and the Flu. For most of us, viral respiratory illnesses are self-limiting and usually leave us after a few days time. Are the common cold and/or the flu anything to... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-worry-its-just-the-common-cold.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-basics-of-macrobiotics/ http://factoidz.com/the-basics-of-macrobiotics/ Macrobiotics is mainly thought of as a way to eat, but it is a way to live. It is formed around the ancient Chinese belief of yin and yang. That everything is more yin than yang and more yang than yin. And everything needs to b... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-basics-of-macrobiotics.jpg http://factoidz.com/epsom-salts-in-your-bath/ http://factoidz.com/epsom-salts-in-your-bath/ Epsom salts, also known as Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO4), originated in a mineral spring located in Epsom, England and have been used for centuries. This inexpensive soaking solution can be used by people from 6 years of age and older. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/epsom-salts-in-your-bath.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-prepare-financially-before-a-medical-procedure/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-prepare-financially-before-a-medical-procedure/ Hospital stays, pre-op preparation, post-op care…there is a lot to consider when facing an upcoming medical procedure. But have you prepared your financial game plan? Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-prepare-financially-before-a-medical-procedure.jpg http://factoidz.com/find-out-if-you-need-a-multivitamin/ http://factoidz.com/find-out-if-you-need-a-multivitamin/ It seems today that everything is fortified with some vitamin or groups of vitamins; even water is now being sold fortified with vitamins and minerals. You can buy cereal that’s fortified with 100% of the daily requirements f... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/find-out-if-you-need-a-multivitamin.jpg http://factoidz.com/pregnancy-complications-what-is-placenta-previa/ http://factoidz.com/pregnancy-complications-what-is-placenta-previa/ "Placenta previa (also known as low lying placenta) is a complication of pregnancy, when the placenta is in the lower segment of the uterus and covers part or all of the cervix (http://www.babycenter.ca/pregnancy/complicatio... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/pregnancy-complications-what-is-placenta-previa.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-women-should-know-about-biomagnification-in-seafood/ http://factoidz.com/what-women-should-know-about-biomagnification-in-seafood/ Tuna has always been a food that we are told not to eat often and during pregnancy some suggest it should be avoided completely. Tuna is checked for mercury content but these tests are random and there are products on the shelf that contain unsafe levels of mercury. This is why doctors now advise th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-women-should-know-about-biomagnification-in-seafood.jpg http://factoidz.com/healthy-alternatives-to-steroids/ http://factoidz.com/healthy-alternatives-to-steroids/ In October 2004 the United States congress passed a law that amended the controlled substance act to make anabolic steroids, Androstenedione (Andro) and other pro-hormones illegal. At this time there are over 100 different type... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/healthy-alternatives-to-steroids.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-health-benefits-of-glyconutrients/ http://factoidz.com/the-health-benefits-of-glyconutrients/ Glyconutrients are a specialized type of nutraceuticals. Nutraceuticals is an unofficial phrase that was invented by combining the words nutrition and nutraceuticals. What this is supposed to mean is the natural food based nutr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-health-benefits-of-glyconutrients.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-to-look-for-in-a-multivitamin/ http://factoidz.com/what-to-look-for-in-a-multivitamin/ The competition for your vitamin dollars is stronger then ever and the huge selection of multivitamins is growing. There are some things you can look for when buying vitamins. Since the competition is huge ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-to-look-for-in-a-multivitamin.jpg http://factoidz.com/fourteen-strategies-for-keeping-cancer-at-bay/ http://factoidz.com/fourteen-strategies-for-keeping-cancer-at-bay/ According to the CDC’s (Center for Disease Control) NVSR (National Vital Statistic Report) (Hsiang-Ching Kung, Donna L. Hoyert, Jiaquan Xu, & andSherry L. Murphy, 2008)... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/fourteen-strategies-for-keeping-cancer-at-bay.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-the-vinyl-siding-on-your-home-killing-you-and-your-loved-ones/ http://factoidz.com/is-the-vinyl-siding-on-your-home-killing-you-and-your-loved-ones/ The vinyl siding on your home could be poisoning you and your loved ones. Introduced to consumers market in the early 1960s, it didn’t gain much attention as a home remodeling product until the 1970s. In 1992, 20 manufacture... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-the-vinyl-siding-on-your-home-killing-you-and-your-loved-ones.jpg http://factoidz.com/winter-wearies-should-i-call-in-sick/ http://factoidz.com/winter-wearies-should-i-call-in-sick/ With winter firmly here and spring still months away, sickness is everywhere around you. Colds, bronchitis, the flu, pneumonia…it never seems to end…until hay fever sets in during spring time, ha ha. How can you determine if you n... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/winter-wearies-should-i-call-in-sick.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-makes-you-sick-how-to-tell-if-its-your-mind-or-your-body/ http://factoidz.com/what-makes-you-sick-how-to-tell-if-its-your-mind-or-your-body/ You feel just like the news: rotten. Do you have the flu? A random virus going around? Some nasty infection that's likely to keep you bedded down for the week? Of, are you so down and anxious, you can't get out of bed or stop your stomach cramps.  Well, here are some easy ways to tell if you're rea... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-makes-you-sick-how-to-tell-if-its-your-mind-or-your-body.jpg http://factoidz.com/can-eating-certain-foods-alleviate-depression/ http://factoidz.com/can-eating-certain-foods-alleviate-depression/ Eating as a means to alleviate depression is a subject close to my heart because my wife suffers from clinical depression and has to take Lexapro, her current prescribed medication, everyday to cope. Clinical depression, unlik... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/can-eating-certain-foods-alleviate-depression.jpg http://factoidz.com/foods-that-fight-arthritis/ http://factoidz.com/foods-that-fight-arthritis/ You can fight arthritis with medication and with your diet. What you choose to feed yourself can help you fight the inflammation in your body. What you put into your body really does count. Arthritis is not a single disease; rather it ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/foods-that-fight-arthritis.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-we-need-sleep/ http://factoidz.com/why-we-need-sleep/ Scientists have not determined exactly why people need sleep, but they know that we must sleep and that people can survive longer without food than without sleep. People are not alone in the need for sleep. All mammals, reptiles and bi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-we-need-sleep.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-baby-food-from-scratch/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-baby-food-from-scratch/ Depending on how tight your schedule is you may not have time to make your own baby food, but there are many reasons for doing so. First of all your child may be like mine, and will refuse to eat pre-made baby food. Not that I blame her because it does taste pretty terrible! If you do not have a lot... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-own-baby-food-from-scratch.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-positive-impact-of-probiotics-on-ones-health/ http://factoidz.com/the-positive-impact-of-probiotics-on-ones-health/ For those of you who may not be familiar with the term, probiotics are microscopic living organisms that are similar to the microscopic living organisms living in the human digestive tract. For the most part, probiotics are ba... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-positive-impact-of-probiotics-on-ones-health.jpg http://factoidz.com/to-sleep-or-not-to-sleep-that-is-the-question/ http://factoidz.com/to-sleep-or-not-to-sleep-that-is-the-question/ To sleep or not to sleep, that is the question Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/to-sleep-or-not-to-sleep-that-is-the-question.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-inside-dope-on-alcohol-allergies/ http://factoidz.com/the-inside-dope-on-alcohol-allergies/ Allergic reactions to alcohol ingestion are a real concern for people suffering from a deficiency in ALDH, the enzyme Aldehyde Dehydrogenase, which is necessary to metabolize alcohol ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-inside-dope-on-alcohol-allergies.jpg http://factoidz.com/marijuana-myths-fiction-behind-facts/ http://factoidz.com/marijuana-myths-fiction-behind-facts/ Marijuana Myths 1. Marijuana causes brain damage The tests that yielded such an answer were biased and performed on an improperly small test group of four monkeys.  Later tests showed no adverse effects or damage to heavy marijuana users.  The same year the AMA endorsed the legalization of mar... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/marijuana-myths-fiction-behind-facts.jpg http://factoidz.com/there-are-many-ways-to-burn-fat/ http://factoidz.com/there-are-many-ways-to-burn-fat/ Burning fat has been a subject of human focus since the time when we lived in caves. It’s true! Whether Neanderthal man realized it or not fat was one of the most important subjects affecting him. The main difference between fat concerns of the ancients and ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/there-are-many-ways-to-burn-fat.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-beat-the-plateau-when-dieting/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-beat-the-plateau-when-dieting/ One of the main goals of meal plans is to reduce and control your calorie intake. In the first two to four weeks you will lose weight but as you have been following a specific meal plan longer it will begin to be less successful, and eventually you will plateau. Plateau meaning you will neither gain... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-beat-the-plateau-when-dieting.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-inside-dope-on-microwaving-in-non-microwave-safe-plastic/ http://factoidz.com/the-inside-dope-on-microwaving-in-non-microwave-safe-plastic/ We have all heard about the dangers of using non-microwave approved plastic food containers in the microwave oven but is there any truth to those stories? Well let’s take a closer l... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-inside-dope-on-microwaving-in-non-microwave-safe-plastic.jpg http://factoidz.com/resveratrol-has-the-concentrated-health-benefits-of-red-wine/ http://factoidz.com/resveratrol-has-the-concentrated-health-benefits-of-red-wine/ It hasn't been long since the Dietary Guidelines told us that drinking red wine in moderation could in fact be healthy for us. Now scientists are finding out that the compound responsible for the healthy effects of red wine, called Resveratrol, can be synthetically produced in a high enough concentr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/resveratrol-has-the-concentrated-health-benefits-of-red-wine.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-drinking-coffee-harmful-to-your-health/ http://factoidz.com/is-drinking-coffee-harmful-to-your-health/ Coffee is a substance, which like many, has plenty of information scattered around, some of which is conflicting. Coffee contains caffeine, which is recognisably a drug. It has physiological effects, people build up tolerance levels so may need to use more and it can definitely be addictive. Howe... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-drinking-coffee-harmful-to-your-health.jpg http://factoidz.com/treadmills-vs-elliptical-fitness-machines/ http://factoidz.com/treadmills-vs-elliptical-fitness-machines/ As an arthritis sufferer and avid outdoors-man I'v long since come to terms with the pain my arthritis stricken knees will suffer.  That is why I have long since been trying to exercise smarter rather than harder.  It has encouraged a bit of a passion in me for low impact exercise machines like el... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/treadmills-vs-elliptical-fitness-machines.jpg http://factoidz.com/endometriosis-natural-methods-of-treatment/ http://factoidz.com/endometriosis-natural-methods-of-treatment/ Sadly, endometriosis has no cure. But there is a means to sooth the pains. First, let me define what this ordinary medical condition is: Endometriosis means "inside the womb." Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/endometriosis-natural-methods-of-treatment.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-put-the-squeeze-on-excessive-flatulence/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-put-the-squeeze-on-excessive-flatulence/ I know some of you may think this is an odd subject. Some of you may even say it's stinky. But the truth is that we all suffer from flatulence. It's a natural occurrence after all. Everyone produces gas within their bodies and it must be expelled but some of us may have a bit more than what is consi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-put-the-squeeze-on-excessive-flatulence.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-stay-upbeat-during-hard-times/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-stay-upbeat-during-hard-times/ The economy is in bad shape and every week I hear about more and more people who are laid off - many of whom are my friends.  So how do you avoid being dragged down into a slump when things look so bleak?  Here are a few tips to keep a heal... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-stay-upbeat-during-hard-times.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-a-cleft-lip-and-palate/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-a-cleft-lip-and-palate/ A cleft lip and/or palate is a birth defect, in fact it is the most common birth defect in the United States. Approximately one in every 600 newborns are born with either a cleft l... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-a-cleft-lip-and-palate.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-cracked-heels/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-cracked-heels/ Cracked heals can be a perpetual problem - especially in the winter! The first thing to look to when you have skin issues is your diet. Are you eating properly? Do you drink enough water? Are you consuming enough healthy fats? Healthy skin starts from the inside out, but no matter what we do... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-rid-of-cracked-heels.jpg http://factoidz.com/drinking-water-to-improve-your-complexion/ http://factoidz.com/drinking-water-to-improve-your-complexion/ Many believe it is a myth. If you drink a lot of water everyday your complexion will be clearer. Yet hydration is the key to healthy skin. I recommend you condu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/drinking-water-to-improve-your-complexion.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-sure-your-toddler-gets-proper-nutrition/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-sure-your-toddler-gets-proper-nutrition/ Feeding toddlers can be a tricky task and you need to make sure you catch them at the right moment. You may find that when you go to great lengths to make a meal for your toddler they just push it away and lose patience for food. While you are cooking dinner give your child a plate with cheese, gold... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-sure-your-toddler-gets-proper-nutrition.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-every-parent-should-know-about-rabies/ http://factoidz.com/what-every-parent-should-know-about-rabies/ Because of vaccination programs and effective animal control procedures, the incidence of rabies in domestic animals in North American is, thankfully, low and transmission to humans from any animal is rare. Despite this, there are a few facts about rabies every parent should know. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-every-parent-should-know-about-rabies.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-boost-the-nutrition-in-your-sandwich/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-boost-the-nutrition-in-your-sandwich/ Eating healthy does not always mean giving up the foods you love. Sometimes it just requires you to tweak ingredients. In this article I would like to focus on how to make a more nutritious sandwich. Sandwiches can be healthy but they are often packed with calories - far more than any one person ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-boost-the-nutrition-in-your-sandwich.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-the-electromagnetic-radiation-from-a-laptop-computer-dangerous/ http://factoidz.com/is-the-electromagnetic-radiation-from-a-laptop-computer-dangerous/ I don't know how many people use laptop computers on their lap, but their name implies that this is common practice. If you've ever used a laptop on your lap for even a short period of time, you may know that it can get pretty hot. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-the-electromagnetic-radiation-from-a-laptop-computer-dangerous.jpg http://factoidz.com/exercises-to-strengthen-the-lower-back-and-sciatic-nerve/ http://factoidz.com/exercises-to-strengthen-the-lower-back-and-sciatic-nerve/ Your lower back supports your upper back, your buttocks and your legs. The sciatic nerve starts in the lower back and runs down your legs. It is the longest and widest single nerve in the body. This nerve supplies almost the whole skin of the leg, the mus... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/exercises-to-strengthen-the-lower-back-and-sciatic-nerve.jpg http://factoidz.com/top-5-testosterone-enhancing-supplements-that-can-improve-the-sex-life-of-men-over-the-age-of-25/ http://factoidz.com/top-5-testosterone-enhancing-supplements-that-can-improve-the-sex-life-of-men-over-the-age-of-25/ Testosterone is an important hormone that is found in men and women. In men, testosterone regulates bone density, muscle mass, red blood cell production, sperm production, fat distribution and sex drive. It is produced in the testes and is what is responsib... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/top-5-testosterone-enhancing-supplements-that-can-improve-the-sex-life-of-men-over-the-age-of-25.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-do-womens-menstrual-cycles-get-in-sync/ http://factoidz.com/why-do-womens-menstrual-cycles-get-in-sync/ Imagine this, a man's worst nightmare (besides the abolition of football): All the women in his life are on their cycles. At the same time. Sound like science fiction? Try science fact. Women who spend at least three days a week in close contact with other women eventually start to see their menstru... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-do-womens-menstrual-cycles-get-in-sync.jpg http://factoidz.com/malaria-and-yellow-fever-control-in-the-us/ http://factoidz.com/malaria-and-yellow-fever-control-in-the-us/ Malaria and yellow fever have not been completely eradicated in the U.S. as health concerns, but are not the threat they once posed to American health. We are ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/malaria-and-yellow-fever-control-in-the-us.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-mind-is-a-terrible-thing-to-waste/ http://factoidz.com/the-mind-is-a-terrible-thing-to-waste/ For many years The United Negro College Fund has used the slogan "The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste.” This slogan is used to solicit support for Historically Black Colleges and encourage minorities to get an education. The power found in this phrase transcends all races and cultures. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-mind-is-a-terrible-thing-to-waste.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-are-antioxidants/ http://factoidz.com/what-are-antioxidants/ There are plenty of products that now boast antioxidants. What are antioxidants and what is so great about them? Definition: Antioxidant: Any substance that reduces oxidative damage (damage due to oxygen Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-are-antioxidants.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-protein-shakes/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-protein-shakes/ Instant protein shakes are expensive and they contain abstract ingredients that you may be uncertain about. If you build your own protein shakes you save money while understanding what it is you are putting into your body. The base of protein shakes is a protein powder. You can buy protein powder... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-own-protein-shakes.jpg http://factoidz.com/john-travolta-sons-death-and-scientology-how-did-jett-die/ http://factoidz.com/john-travolta-sons-death-and-scientology-how-did-jett-die/ When an elderly person dies of what goes commonly understood as "natural causes," the common consensus is to grieve while recalling and shining light on the benevolent features of this person's triumphs throughout life. When a typical child dies, especially a child who has struggled through life ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/john-travolta-sons-death-and-scientology-how-did-jett-die.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-stick-to-you-diet/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-stick-to-you-diet/ One of the worst errors people make when dieting is skipping meals. There are many reasons why people choose to do this when they are dieting, whether it is too late in the day, there was not healthy food available, or there just wasn't time in the day for a nutritious meal. One thing that many p... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-stick-to-you-diet.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-prevent-and-treat-urinary-tract-infection-in-young-children/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-prevent-and-treat-urinary-tract-infection-in-young-children/ Girls of all ages have it rough when it comes to urinary problems, this is because of how we are built, unfortunately.  Making small changes in our lifestyles can help in the prevention of re-occurring urinary tract infections. First off, during the day, it is a good idea to increase your fluid ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-prevent-and-treat-urinary-tract-infection-in-young-children.jpg http://factoidz.com/improve-your-life-with-feng-shui/ http://factoidz.com/improve-your-life-with-feng-shui/ Feng shui (pronounced fung shway) is an ancient Chinese belief of harmony and balance. It’s about health, prosperity and general well being in your surroundings and life. Fen Shui can get complicated and some people and businesses hire... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/improve-your-life-with-feng-shui.jpg http://factoidz.com/uti-prevention-remedy-for-children-and-adults/ http://factoidz.com/uti-prevention-remedy-for-children-and-adults/ 24 oz. of Cranberry Juice (adult requirement, 12 oz. is good for a child) 24 ounces of prevention is worth 24 pounds of cure. Cranberry juice is the foundation of this remedy and the ingredient that is scientifically proven to help prevent a Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/uti-prevention-remedy-for-children-and-adults.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-prevent-dry-skin-in-the-winter/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-prevent-dry-skin-in-the-winter/ Keeping your skin moisturized during the winter is a constant battle. You can make one of two choices: start a daily regimen of applying moisturizing products or deal with the discomfort of dry and chapped skin. I would like to provide you with some tips and products that will help you to weather th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-prevent-dry-skin-in-the-winter.jpg http://factoidz.com/humor-and-information-for-the-circumcision-decision/ http://factoidz.com/humor-and-information-for-the-circumcision-decision/ A poll about circumcision on PregnancyPlanet.net so far proves that 80% of parents prefer that their boys be circumcised. I voted with the majority. I have to say, I don’t even wear turtle neck sweaters. This poll inspired me to research a little furt... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/humor-and-information-for-the-circumcision-decision.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-a-great-full-body-workout-at-home/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-a-great-full-body-workout-at-home/ With the decline in the economy, many people are looking for ways to save and cut back.  One way is to do away with the fitness club memberships.  But, how to stay motivated and get into shape may be tough for some.  You might have a friend that you work out with and well, you don't have them bec... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-a-great-full-body-workout-at-home.jpg http://factoidz.com/6-ways-to-lose-weight-without-starving/ http://factoidz.com/6-ways-to-lose-weight-without-starving/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/6-ways-to-lose-weight-without-starving.jpg http://factoidz.com/new-years-resolution/ http://factoidz.com/new-years-resolution/ I have been thinking about my new year's resolution and how I am going to commit myself to sticking to it. I am going into 2009 with a positive mindset, but it is difficult. The money in this country is funny like Steve Harvey.... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/new-years-resolution.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-joys-of-writing-and-keeping-a-diary/ http://factoidz.com/the-joys-of-writing-and-keeping-a-diary/ Keeping a diary can be a wonderfully rewarding experience. It’s an opportunity to be genuinely honest about thoughts, feelings, ideas, and life in general because it’s a private endeavor. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-joys-of-writing-and-keeping-a-diary.jpg http://factoidz.com/does-drinking-alcohol-in-the-morning-help-cure-a-hangover/ http://factoidz.com/does-drinking-alcohol-in-the-morning-help-cure-a-hangover/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-cure-a-hangover.jpg http://factoidz.com/weight-loss-meal-plan-more-fibre-and-less-processed-foods/ http://factoidz.com/weight-loss-meal-plan-more-fibre-and-less-processed-foods/ Here is a meal plan that will help you to lose weight and feel great. One of the most important things is to eat less processed foods so that you burn more calories during the digestion process! Fibre is you friend! Breakfast ideas: Option #1:  1 cup of puffed wheat with skim milk or soy mil... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/weight-loss-meal-plan-more-fibre-and-less-processed-foods.jpg http://factoidz.com/yellow-fever-and-malaria-in-the-united-states/ http://factoidz.com/yellow-fever-and-malaria-in-the-united-states/ Malaria, or Yellow fever, ran amok in the United States between 1693 and 1905 according to an article by K. D. Patterson of the University of North Carolina. The disease was not indigenous to the United States but imported on ships arriving from the Caribbean. Prior to 1822, Yellow Fever epidemics s... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/yellow-fever-and-malaria-in-the-united-states.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-new-years-resolutions-you-actually-keep/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-new-years-resolutions-you-actually-keep/ "What's the point of making New Year's Resolutions? I can never keep them anyways. Then I just end up feeling like a failure, get down on myself, and become even less successful/productive." Well, my friends, I'm here to say that the problem isn't with you - it's with your resolu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-new-years-resolutions-you-actually-keep.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-be-punctual-in-5-steps/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-be-punctual-in-5-steps/ If you are late one or two days life is not over. Things happen. It only becomes an issue when done frequently, and a problem when it becomes a habit. How do you know if you have a habit of being late? Just check for a week or two if everything you do is on time or not. Either way, if you would like... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-be-punctual-in-5-steps.jpg http://factoidz.com/learning-to-embrace-regular-exercise/ http://factoidz.com/learning-to-embrace-regular-exercise/ I am not, nor have I ever been a fan of going to the gym.  I ran on the track and cross country teams throughout junior high and high school and spent plenty of time in my life working out on weight machines, running on treadmills, riding the stationary bike, making endless ovals on the outdoor tra... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/learning-to-embrace-regular-exercise.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-distractions-in-5-steps/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-distractions-in-5-steps/ One of the biggest obstacles to time management is distraction. Sometimes you do it yourself, in the form of procrastination. Other times, something comes up unexpectedly and you go off doing something else, never finishing the task you started before being interrupted. Use the following five steps ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-rid-of-distractions-in-5-steps.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-acclimate-yourself-for-a-high-altitude-vacation/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-acclimate-yourself-for-a-high-altitude-vacation/ It’s that time of year to plan your ski trip to the mountains or maybe it’s summer and you’re planning on going to the Mountains for hiking and golfing. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-acclimate-yourself-for-a-high-altitude-vacation.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-gain-and-maintain-an-hourglass-figure-with-surfing-movements/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-gain-and-maintain-an-hourglass-figure-with-surfing-movements/ Have you ever wondered why surfers are in such great shape? Well, it is not because they have good balance and stand up on surfboards for hours and hours. Ask ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-gain-and-maintain-an-hourglass-figure-with-surfing-movements.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-wake-up-early-in-5-steps/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-wake-up-early-in-5-steps/ Waking up early is really difficult if you are not used to it. The key here is “getting used to it.” Use the following five steps to wake up and get up early. Some of these will be hard to do at the beginning, and for a long time you may see no effects at all. The changes will be slow, but overt... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-wake-up-early-in-5-steps.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-stop-procrastination-in-5-steps/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-stop-procrastination-in-5-steps/ Everybody procrastinates from time to time. It is a way of mind you generate not because you don’t want to do something, but because you are too lazy to do it (you would much rather be doing something else.) Howev... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-stop-procrastination-in-5-steps.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-spring-out-of-a-slump/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-spring-out-of-a-slump/ Sometimes, especially this time of year when it’s raining, snowing, storming, hailing, and just generally miserable, you might start to feel a little miserable yourself. It’s not a big deal – everybody gets down sometimes. And like the old saying goes, the sweet is never so sweet, without the ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-spring-out-of-a-slump.jpg http://factoidz.com/foods-that-are-good-for-your-teeth/ http://factoidz.com/foods-that-are-good-for-your-teeth/ In order to maintain good dental health, you should maintain a healthy diet and good nutrition. It is important to eat from all of the food groups, including grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, meats/beans and eat some extras sparingly, like oils an... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/foods-that-are-good-for-your-teeth.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-motivate-yourself-to-exercise/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-motivate-yourself-to-exercise/ Some people have more of a natural drive or motivation than others, but everyone has the ability to become motivated and stay motivated. The first thing you should do is write down your goal. What do you want to accomplish? Do you want to los... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-motivate-yourself-to-exercise.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-simplify-your-life/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-simplify-your-life/ Everyone would do good to simplify their life as much as possible. Sometimes it seems like technology was supposed to simplify our lives so much, but it seems like the further we get into the future the more stressed and over-worked we become. We need more simplification in order to live happy and h... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-simplify-your-life.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-we-yawn/ http://factoidz.com/why-we-yawn/ The cause of yawning has been a mystery. Just what purpose does a yawn have? The answer is a bit surprising. There has been recent news tha... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-we-yawn.jpg http://factoidz.com/miscarriage-facts-and-statistics/ http://factoidz.com/miscarriage-facts-and-statistics/ A miscarriage is the loss of a baby. There are many statistics behind miscarriages and there are an alarming amount of women who go through such a tragic ordeal. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/miscarriage-facts-and-statistics.jpg http://factoidz.com/sacramento-hospitals-and-the-abundant-catholic-sway/ http://factoidz.com/sacramento-hospitals-and-the-abundant-catholic-sway/ Sacramento hospitals and the abundant Catholic sway maintained Only a few non-religiously influenced hospitals exist in Sacramento. Accordingly, the majority of the hospitals in Sacramento County ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/sacramento-hospitals-and-the-abundant-catholic-sway.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-survive-the-dreaded-midnight-snack-attack/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-survive-the-dreaded-midnight-snack-attack/ In this day of health consciousness we sometimes dread the snack attack that seem to visit us all at one time or another. To just survive them is not good enough nor is it the correct answer. Our individual survival depends on something entirely more basic and complex; control. Controlling our lives... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-survive-the-dreaded-midnight-snack-attack.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-easy-changes-you-can-make-in-your-kitchen-and-grocery-shopping-to-be-healthier-and-lose-weight/ http://factoidz.com/5-easy-changes-you-can-make-in-your-kitchen-and-grocery-shopping-to-be-healthier-and-lose-weight/ Many of us are looking to make our lives just a little bit healthier, but changing our ways can seem incredibly daunting. Who wants to go from eating the food you like to a salad every night? Fortunately, you can be a little less extreme in your actions and make a handful of changes that can put you... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-easy-kitchen-switches-for-a-healthier-you.jpg http://factoidz.com/while-there-is-no-fountain-of-youth-you-can-make-life-changes-to-slow-down-aging/ http://factoidz.com/while-there-is-no-fountain-of-youth-you-can-make-life-changes-to-slow-down-aging/ For as long as man can remember the primary goal in life has been the desire to achieve immortality. After all it was in the Bible’s Old Testament, the creation story. The expulsion of Adam and Eve from the G... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/fountain-of-youth-how-to-achieve-anti-aging-in-8-steps.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-fall-as-safely-as-possible/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-fall-as-safely-as-possible/ Tripping and falling is something that no one can walk through life without doing once in a while. Sure, it’s always embarrassing, but does it always have to be painful? And what are some things that you can do to prevent goi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-fall-as-safely-as-possible.jpg http://factoidz.com/3-keys-to-boosting-your-daily-energy-level/ http://factoidz.com/3-keys-to-boosting-your-daily-energy-level/ Boosting your energy is something that is paramount in this day and age of nutritionally bankrupt processed foods. Until about thirty years ago farmers and ranchers raised food, sold it to the distributors who in turn packaged and distributed it to the stores where the average consumer could g... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/3-keys-to-boosting-your-daily-energy-level.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-steps-to-fight-depression/ http://factoidz.com/5-steps-to-fight-depression/ Ah, my dear woeful one - tough times, like these, demand that mind/body/spirit all work together. If you lift your spirit, you will also be more likely to take care of your mind and your body. We are all one, but spirit is the conductor of our life's orchestra. No wonder you feel ou... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-steps-to-fight-depression.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-depression-and-anxiety/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-depression-and-anxiety/ Especially for those who live in the United States, where such an abundance of over-the-counter along with prescription medicines are so widely available, most any combination of ailments can be easily overlooked.  But Depression (alongside its counterpar... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-depression-and-anxiety.jpg http://factoidz.com/top-10-resolutions/ http://factoidz.com/top-10-resolutions/ Many people have the same types of New Year’s resolutions. Some people resolve to try to do one or more of these things every year. Some people start out strong with a goal in mind, but falter along the way and then others stick it out and kick whatever they wanted to do in the behind. Either way,... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/top-10-resolutions.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-prevent-dehydration-after-drinking-alcohol/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-prevent-dehydration-after-drinking-alcohol/ Plan,plan,plan.  Are you a binge drinker? Do you drink impulsively and until you are inebriated and therefore cannot control or remember your actions?  Are you sensitive to alcohol?  Do you embark on your evening without a plan?  Here is my drinking plan: If I am out for a drink, I make sure ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-prevent-dehydration-after-drinking-alcohol.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-stay-hydrated-after-a-night-of-drinking/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-stay-hydrated-after-a-night-of-drinking/ The absolute best way to prevent dehydration after drinking is to consume a lot of water. You don’t have to start this consumption the morning after when you wake up with a pounding head and that horrible dry mouth. In my own... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-stay-hydrated-after-a-night-of-drinking.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-prevent-getting-dehydrated-after-drinking-alcohol-2/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-prevent-getting-dehydrated-after-drinking-alcohol-2/ When I drink, I am never dehydrated.  I do not let myself become dried-out.  Of course, I am in my thirties, so I've learned after mornings of damaging myself and spending the next few days recovering, understand that hydration has got to be a conscious effort. Here's how I... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/images/p/health-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-pedialyte-helps-dehydration/ http://factoidz.com/how-pedialyte-helps-dehydration/ There is no long explanation needed here!  For those of you who have suffered a vicious hangover, I have the answer...PEDIALYTE!!! Not Gatorade, not a glass of water before bed with two Excedrin...PEDIALYTE.  It has much less sugar then Gatorade and taking any pil... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-pedialyte-helps-dehydration.jpg http://factoidz.com/breakfast-tips-for-those-on-the-go/ http://factoidz.com/breakfast-tips-for-those-on-the-go/ They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  What a great way to jump-start your morning and energize your mind, right?  Sure, the concept sounds great in theory, but let's be honest here.  Who actually has time to whip up an omelette or even pour a bowl of cereal in the consta... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/breakfast-tips-for-those-on-the-go.jpg http://factoidz.com/grass-fed-beef-a-healthy-choice/ http://factoidz.com/grass-fed-beef-a-healthy-choice/ Does cattle raised on grass versus grain make a difference? The answer is simple. Yes, both from an ecological and health view point. Cows are herbivores by design. Their teeth and internal organs are designed to chew grass in their natural state. Their digestive systems are finely honed to diges... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/grass-fed-beef-a-healthy-choice.jpg http://factoidz.com/facts-about-grass-fed-beef/ http://factoidz.com/facts-about-grass-fed-beef/ Most cattle or supermarket cattle is fed a diet of grain and or green wheat. Once they reach a certain weight, about 650 lbs, they are then transferred to a feedlot. This is a quick list of what cattle are fed at this time in a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/facts-about-grass-fed-beef.jpg http://factoidz.com/natural-and-herbal-remedies-for-indigestion/ http://factoidz.com/natural-and-herbal-remedies-for-indigestion/ One thing you should do is find out what foods or combination of foods gives you indigestion and heartburn. There are common foods that will bother more people than not. Cheese or dairy, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/natural-and-herbal-remedies-for-indigestion.jpg http://factoidz.com/8-ways-to-cure-a-hangover/ http://factoidz.com/8-ways-to-cure-a-hangover/ For you evening or weekend warriors, pressured to relieve the stress from the day or previous week’s work and who use alcohol as a primary means to do so; and to a greater extent are a little excessive or have a hard time knowing... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/8-ways-to-cure-a-hangover.jpg http://factoidz.com/11-smart-tips-to-prevent-catching-a-cold-this-winter/ http://factoidz.com/11-smart-tips-to-prevent-catching-a-cold-this-winter/ Here are some easy tips to prevent yourself from catching a cold this winter: Boost your immune system with daily supplements. Take zinc daily. If you already have a cold or t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/11-smart-tips-to-prevent-catching-a-cold-this-winter.jpg http://factoidz.com/guide-to-curing-hangovers/ http://factoidz.com/guide-to-curing-hangovers/ After drinking too much alcohol the body is dehydrated for one thing. There are the aches and pains and the shaking and then there is the mental hangover and sometimes nervousness. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/guide-to-curing-hangovers.jpg http://factoidz.com/basic-rules-of-thumb-for-eating-at-restaurants/ http://factoidz.com/basic-rules-of-thumb-for-eating-at-restaurants/ We all love eating out- somebody else does the dishes, and there's usually a lot more to choose from than if we ate at home again tonight. But how do we bring our goal of eating well with us, without resorting to counting calories? There are a few simple rules of thumb that can help you select healt... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/basic-rules-of-thumb-for-eating-at-restaurants.jpg http://factoidz.com/recipes-for-homemade-face-scrubs/ http://factoidz.com/recipes-for-homemade-face-scrubs/ There are many benefits to making your own facial products or for that matter, making anything on your own. It’s less expensive and very easy to do. So many people do not realize exactly how easy it is to make your own household or healt... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/recipes-for-homemade-face-scrubs.jpg http://factoidz.com/teas-that-give-you-energy/ http://factoidz.com/teas-that-give-you-energy/ Tea contains caffeine so most teas that are not decaffeinated will give you some energy. But some teas will give you much more energy, maybe from more caffeine or other ingredients as well. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/teas-that-give-you-energy.jpg http://factoidz.com/health-benefits-of-probiotics/ http://factoidz.com/health-benefits-of-probiotics/ What are probiotics? What are the health benefits? What are the sources, where can I get them in my diet? Many health-conscious consumers are asking themselves these questions these days, as probiotics become the latest trends in being healthy.... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/health-benefits-of-probiotics.jpg http://factoidz.com/techniques-for-properly-brushing-your-teeth/ http://factoidz.com/techniques-for-properly-brushing-your-teeth/ As adults, our teeth are pretty important. They don't grow back, and they let us really enjoy that steak dinner or air-popped popcorn for dessert. The most important rule of making your toothbrush time count is that the longer you go without eating or drinking after you brush, the longer your teeth ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/techniques-for-properly-brushing-your-teeth.jpg http://factoidz.com/herbal-remedies-for-sore-throats/ http://factoidz.com/herbal-remedies-for-sore-throats/ A sore throat can be the result of exposure to dry air, cold winds, too much talking, smoke, post-nasal drip, or a variety of other irritants. Regardless of cause, one of the best things you can do for your throat is to ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/herbal-remedies-for-sore-throats.jpg http://factoidz.com/natural-remedies-for-a-sore-throat/ http://factoidz.com/natural-remedies-for-a-sore-throat/ A sore throat is miserable and can be caused by a number of factors, including: Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/natural-remedies-for-a-sore-throat.jpg http://factoidz.com/dhea-health-risk-or-supplement/ http://factoidz.com/dhea-health-risk-or-supplement/ Under the Controlled Substances Act in 2004, President Bush signed into law the Anabolic Steroid Control Act. This halts the manufacture and retail sales of hormone ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/dhea-health-risk-or-supplement.jpg http://factoidz.com/john-mccains-faulty-anabolic-steriod-labeling/ http://factoidz.com/john-mccains-faulty-anabolic-steriod-labeling/ Under the Controlled Substances Act, in 2004 President Bush signed into law the Anabolic Steroid Control Act.  This halts the manufacture and retail sales of hormone enhancements of vitality retention and human growth steroids like androstenedione ("andro"), along... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/john-mccains-faulty-anabolic-steriod-labeling.jpg http://factoidz.com/10-ways-to-maintain-a-higher-energy-level/ http://factoidz.com/10-ways-to-maintain-a-higher-energy-level/ Who doesn't need more energy? You can almost never have to much, with all there is to get done in a day. Drink water like crazy. The majority of people today are dehydrated and what a difference it makes in your energy level. Start drinking water, and notice the results ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/10-ways-to-maintain-a-higher-energy-level.jpg http://factoidz.com/foods-that-cause-skin-problems/ http://factoidz.com/foods-that-cause-skin-problems/ Like they say, you are what you eat. Too much of the wrong kinds of foods usually have to come out of the body in one way or another. That is the bodies way of eliminating harmful products. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/foods-that-cause-skin-problems.jpg http://factoidz.com/all-about-dietary-fiber/ http://factoidz.com/all-about-dietary-fiber/ Everyone has heard of fiber and how good it is for you, but a lot of people don’t realize that there are two types of fiber. Insoluble and soluble fiber. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/all-about-dietary-fiber.jpg http://factoidz.com/worst-foods-for-your-body-and-skin/ http://factoidz.com/worst-foods-for-your-body-and-skin/ It's kind of scary to think about all the bad foods we eat and the potential harm we are doing to ourselves, just by choosing to eat certain things. Many of the worst foods we can consume are for the sake of convenience sadly. Maybe it's time that people wake up and realize that we shouldn't be exch... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/worst-foods-for-your-body-and-skin.jpg http://factoidz.com/top-10-healthiest-food-groups/ http://factoidz.com/top-10-healthiest-food-groups/ This is a list of what I have learned over the years as healthy foods. To me a healthy food has to contain a lot of minerals and vitamins, antioxidants and help to build the immune system. Also the foods have to be friendly for... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/top-10-healthiest-food-groups.jpg http://factoidz.com/10-healthiest-foods-to-eat/ http://factoidz.com/10-healthiest-foods-to-eat/ There are so many different healthy options when it comes to food. Any fresh fruit or vegetable that you can eat has various health effects. Anything in small amounts or servings can be okay for you to eat. Just remember that anything ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/10-healthiest-foods-to-eat.jpg http://factoidz.com/tomato-soup-recipe-and-its-health-benefits/ http://factoidz.com/tomato-soup-recipe-and-its-health-benefits/ This is one of those soups that hit’s the spot as they say. Snowing out, the winds blowing and it’s cold and you’re inside making this soup. Although I even have this soup in the summer as well, it is that good. And it’s very hea... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/tomato-soup-recipe-and-its-health-benefits.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-hiccups-or-heartburn-what-really-works/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-hiccups-or-heartburn-what-really-works/ We've all heard the old home remedies and old wives tales for getting rid of hiccups.  Getting scared, holding your breath, drinking water, fake burping (yeah, I've heard that one).  Most of us have tried most of them with little or no success.  So what does work?  This: For adults or... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-rid-of-hiccups-or-heartburn-what-really-works.jpg http://factoidz.com/beating-blackheads/ http://factoidz.com/beating-blackheads/ A blackhead is essentially a pore that has become clogged with dirt from the environment, dead skin cells and oil from the skin. The optimal method of ridding the pores of the dirt and oil is to keep the skin (most commonly of the face) clean. A recent episode of Oprah featured Dr. Mehmet C. O... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/beating-blackheads.jpg http://factoidz.com/keeping-your-healthy-glow-even-through-the-winter-months/ http://factoidz.com/keeping-your-healthy-glow-even-through-the-winter-months/ The days are getting shorter and shorter, and the sun seems to set every day around 5PM.   Leaves from Maple, Birch, Oak and Sycamore trees have been progressively falling in orange, red and brown waves due to insufficient sunlight.  Just like how leaves fade away, so will the zenith of your gold... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/why-you-should-be-drinking-coconut-water/ http://factoidz.com/why-you-should-be-drinking-coconut-water/ I love coconut water.  When you open a coconut, there is an opaque liquid alongside the white meat of the coconut. This is coconut water, not to be confused with coconut milk.  This almost clear liquid has many health benefits and is quite easy to find.  I highly recommend you try some, soon. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-you-should-be-drinking-coconut-water.jpg http://factoidz.com/acai-berry-super-fruit-or-super-myth/ http://factoidz.com/acai-berry-super-fruit-or-super-myth/ The acai berry is legendary in Brazil and is just recently gaining popularity here in the US. Everyone from doctors and nutritionists to the media are raving about its many nutritional qualities a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/acai-berry-super-fruit-or-super-myth.jpg http://factoidz.com/about-gluten-sensitive-enteropathy-gse/ http://factoidz.com/about-gluten-sensitive-enteropathy-gse/ Somewhere in the ballpark of two million U.S. citizens have been diagnosed with celiac disease (or gluten sensitive enteropathy, GSE), which is not an allergic condition, but an auto-immune response to the gluten protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, which are not labeled "Gluten Free" on the gro... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/about-gluten-sensitive-enteropathy-gse.jpg http://factoidz.com/are-you-addicted-to-carbs/ http://factoidz.com/are-you-addicted-to-carbs/ I am sure you have noticed that every time you turn on your television whether you can't sleep at 1 a.m. or your not a soap fan so you channel surf during the day and almost every time you do you see a new piece of exercise equipment on a infomercial, or a new diet pill is on the market. Of course c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/are-you-addicted-to-carbs.jpg http://factoidz.com/airborne-and-prevention-of-the-common-cold/ http://factoidz.com/airborne-and-prevention-of-the-common-cold/ Airborne is considered a dietary supplement and therefore is not subject to the same scrutiny as prescription or over the counter medication.  The first thing you should know is there is no conclusive evidence that Airborne or anything in Airborne contains prevents colds or speeds your recovery f... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/airborne-and-prevention-of-the-common-cold.jpg http://factoidz.com/home-remedies-to-eliminate-stretch-marks/ http://factoidz.com/home-remedies-to-eliminate-stretch-marks/ Are you a victim of age old stretch marks? Well here are a few remedies that can reduce and eliminate those age old stretch marks. The best part of these remedies, all the ingredients you probably have in your kitchen. Stretch marks can ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/home-remedies-to-eliminate-stretch-marks.jpg http://factoidz.com/can-exposure-to-an-insecticide-even-at-a-low-level-cause-a-birth-defect/ http://factoidz.com/can-exposure-to-an-insecticide-even-at-a-low-level-cause-a-birth-defect/ Certain insecticides contain chemicals that have been referred to as "endocrine disruptors." What does that mean? That means that such chemicals can somehow interfere with the chemical signals that are produced by the endocrine glands. Certain of the chemicals found in insecticides can impede the fu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/can-exposure-to-an-insecticide-even-at-a-low-level-cause-a-birth-defect.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-working-mothers-can-reduce-stress/ http://factoidz.com/how-working-mothers-can-reduce-stress/ It is not easy, but it can be done! Life is not going to be stress free if we want challenges, but it can be “stress controlled” if we know how. The o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-working-mothers-can-reduce-stress.jpg http://factoidz.com/alternative-and-natural-treatments-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/ http://factoidz.com/alternative-and-natural-treatments-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/ There are some alternative and natural remedies for rheumatoid arthritis, as always check with your doctor about any side effects. Since natural remedies often include ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/alternative-and-natural-treatments-for-rheumatoid-arthritis.jpg http://factoidz.com/recognizing-postpartum-depression/ http://factoidz.com/recognizing-postpartum-depression/ Most women experience some sort of Baby Blues after delivery but do you know the difference between Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression?  I gave birth to my 3rd child at age 46.  It was an unexpected pregnancy and we were totally unprepared.  Add to the stress of turning our retirement dreams in... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/recognizing-postpartum-depression.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-tips-to-staying-healthy/ http://factoidz.com/5-tips-to-staying-healthy/ The best advice I can give you about how to stay healthy is learn to listen to your own body. Your body has a very intelligent central nervous system which provides you with all the information you n... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-tips-to-staying-healthy.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-donate-or-sell-blood-plasma/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-donate-or-sell-blood-plasma/ Nowadays it seems like we're all scraping to make some extra cash. I know a handful of people who are futilely wasting their time and energy in a number of pyramid schemes and going nowhere fast. Rather than feed you a lot of bull about how to get rich quick, I'm going to tell you ab... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-donate-or-sell-blood-plasma.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-are-the-healthiest-and-unhealthiest-fast-food-choices/ http://factoidz.com/what-are-the-healthiest-and-unhealthiest-fast-food-choices/ Although cooking for yourself with natural and healthful ingredients is ideal, it is not always an option when you are on the go.  I, as a chef, do not ever recommend fast food as a first or even second choice for nourishment.  As a last resort, however, relative healthfulness of the fast food cho... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-are-the-healthiest-and-unhealthiest-fast-food-choices.jpg http://factoidz.com/work-kids-and-stress-relief/ http://factoidz.com/work-kids-and-stress-relief/ The demands on women these days are exceedingly greater and greater.  It's no longer unusual for the woman of the house to be the main breadwinner.  Not that the men are staying home with the kids, but that women are now able to bring home higher salaries than 20 years ago. Since staying home w... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/work-kids-and-stress-relief.jpg http://factoidz.com/tips-on-how-to-prevent-hair-loss/ http://factoidz.com/tips-on-how-to-prevent-hair-loss/ The overwhelmingly greatest factors which influence Hair Loss are Genetics and Aging.  Though Hormone Deficiencies, Nutrition and principal health,  Emotional Stress and excessive tension, and Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/tips-on-how-to-prevent-hair-loss.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-drinking-green-tea-can-stimulate-weight-loss/ http://factoidz.com/how-drinking-green-tea-can-stimulate-weight-loss/ You may have heard or read about the green tea diet. Is it safe to go on such a diet? Doesn’t the body require nutrients, life-sustaining chemicals that are not found in green tea? Yes the cells of the body do need a source of energy. Carbohydrates and fats supply the body with added energy. Wh... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-drinking-green-tea-can-stimulate-weight-loss.jpg http://factoidz.com/healthy-choices-at-fast-food-restaurants/ http://factoidz.com/healthy-choices-at-fast-food-restaurants/ Nutritional information may or may not be posted at many fast-food restaurants, but it is normally available online or by request from the company. You’ll be able to eat healthier... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/healthy-choices-at-fast-food-restaurants.jpg http://factoidz.com/tips-for-eating-healthy-on-the-go/ http://factoidz.com/tips-for-eating-healthy-on-the-go/ Many of us, it seems, are constantly running around. Whether we are busy working, stopping at the drugstore or shuffling the kids off to soccer practice, the one thing that most often suffers is our choice of food. W... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/tips-for-eating-healthy-on-the-go.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-many-and-varied-health-benefits-of-green-tea/ http://factoidz.com/the-many-and-varied-health-benefits-of-green-tea/ Green Tea has been an integral part of health and culture in Asia for many centuries. As a matter of fact you can rarely find any restaurant in the U.S. that serves Asian Cuisine and does not offer green tea. Green Tea is produced by steeping the leaves (cut or whole) of the c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-many-and-varied-health-benefits-of-green-tea.jpg http://factoidz.com/easy-chair-stretches-for-your-back/ http://factoidz.com/easy-chair-stretches-for-your-back/ Quick, sit up absolutely straight and then answer this: did your back and/or neck make some little pops of protest? Or does your lower back just plain hurt? You've been sitting at the computer too long and need to stretch, my friend. The good news is, you don't have to leave the chair every time you... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/easy-chair-stretches-for-your-back.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-green-tea/ http://factoidz.com/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-green-tea/ On top of the abundance of antioxidants in Green Tea and the enhancement of insulin sensitivity, many other practical health concerns also prevail. For one, Green Tea oxidizes stored fats in the human body.  The oxidation of these stored fats crea... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-green-tea.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-celiac-disease-gluten-sensitivity/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-celiac-disease-gluten-sensitivity/ Somewhere in the ballpark of two million U.S. citizens have celiac disease (or gluten sensitive enteropathy, GSE), an allergic condition which results due to the absence of the proper immunity to Gluten (2.18 million, based on a total population of 290,356,0285; or 1 out of 133 people, according to ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-celiac-disease-gluten-sensitivity.jpg http://factoidz.com/learning-about-babies-and-club-feet/ http://factoidz.com/learning-about-babies-and-club-feet/ In July 2006 in the middle of my amniocentesis my doctor announced that the ultrasound revealed that my daughter had two club feet. I didn't know what club feet were. I thought they were feet that weren't completely formed when in fact they are feet turned in and possibly upside down, which in our c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/learning-about-babies-and-club-feet.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-healing-benefits-of-green-tea/ http://factoidz.com/the-healing-benefits-of-green-tea/ It's important to know that green tea is not classified as a medicine.   However, it does contain medicinal  properties.  Research has found that drinking green tea reduces the risk of esophageal cancer by nearly sixty percent.   Researchers at the University of Purdue discovered that green... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-healing-benefits-of-green-tea.jpg http://factoidz.com/explanation-why-we-wait-in-the-er/ http://factoidz.com/explanation-why-we-wait-in-the-er/ After signing in and handing your insurance you’re told to have a seat and be patient. Sounds pretty simple right? So you grab a couple magazines and take a seat, unfortunately you sit right next to the guy who has a fish hoo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/explanation-why-we-wait-in-the-er.jpg http://factoidz.com/understanding-nutrition-facts-labels/ http://factoidz.com/understanding-nutrition-facts-labels/ For whichever reasons you are searching through any Standard Food Label on the back of any U.S. grocery, efficiency and understanding is paramount.  Here are some pointers in the ov... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/understanding-nutrition-facts-labels.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-dark-rings-or-circles-under-your-eyes/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-dark-rings-or-circles-under-your-eyes/ Dark rings and the swelling that occurs under your eyes happens because of fluid that collects in that space. The fluid can accumulate because of things like allergies, lack of sleep, head colds, crying a lot, etc. The area gets baggy and dark because as the fluid collects, it interferes with the bl... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-rid-of-dark-rings-or-circles-under-your-eyes.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-history-of-caffeine-and-its-utility/ http://factoidz.com/the-history-of-caffeine-and-its-utility/ As a biological poison to serve as a pesticide, a natural reason for the production of caffeine, the attributes of caffeine provide a defense to conserve plants. For our adoptive assessment, Caffeine creates a sensation of energy t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-history-of-caffeine-and-its-utility.jpg http://factoidz.com/fitness-for-the-non-athlete-how-to-begin-a-workout-routine/ http://factoidz.com/fitness-for-the-non-athlete-how-to-begin-a-workout-routine/ The absolute tactless part of fitness is personal: Intimidation. Talk about self-consuming yet self-deprecating! Before anyone starts out on any path of fitness, the most discouragin... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/fitness-for-the-non-athlete-how-to-begin-a-workout-routine.jpg http://factoidz.com/10-simple-tips-for-everyday-health-and-happiness/ http://factoidz.com/10-simple-tips-for-everyday-health-and-happiness/ 1. Never stick a “Q-Tip” in your ear. The cotton tip is generally larger than your ear canal, so you just push most of the earwax up against your eardrum. The wax will then have to be flushed out. If flushing doesn’t work, t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/10-simple-tips-for-everyday-health-and-happiness.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-people-become-vegetarians/ http://factoidz.com/why-people-become-vegetarians/ Reasons for becoming a vegetarian. People become vegetarians for several reaso... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-people-become-vegetarians.jpg http://factoidz.com/health-risks-of-hydrogenated-oils/ http://factoidz.com/health-risks-of-hydrogenated-oils/ The process of fat hydrogenation, where less expensive hydrogen globules are passed through heated fats in order to thicken it, grants a smoother texture and a richer flavor, sure, but poses a dangerous health risk. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/health-risks-of-hydrogenated-oils.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-battle-against-hydrogenated-fats-and-partially-hydrogrenated-oils/ http://factoidz.com/the-battle-against-hydrogenated-fats-and-partially-hydrogrenated-oils/ Refreshing to know that the state has stepped in to monitor the sewage that restaurants commonly pass off as cooking fats and oils. When Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation to legally ban r... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-battle-against-hydrogenated-fats-and-partially-hydrogrenated-oils.jpg http://factoidz.com/natural-remedies-for-anxiety/ http://factoidz.com/natural-remedies-for-anxiety/ I used to suffer from clinical anxiety. In fact, I used to take medication for it. While I was greatful for the help when I needed it, the meds had side-effects I really didn't want to live with for the rest of my life. With my doctor's permission, I gradually reduced what I was taking and was able ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/natural-remedies-for-anxiety.jpg http://factoidz.com/soothe-stress-in-seven-steps-naturally/ http://factoidz.com/soothe-stress-in-seven-steps-naturally/ Stress is a big factor in everyone's life. Stress is also the major factor in triggering illness, heart problems and physical pain. How do you cope? What if you don't want to take medication for it? Can you learn to relax and let go? From personal experience, I can tell you, yes, you can and you ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/soothe-stress-in-seven-steps-naturally.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-benefits-of-sign-language-for-stroke-patients/ http://factoidz.com/the-benefits-of-sign-language-for-stroke-patients/ As a stay at home mother of 3, I am constantly looking for ways to expand the minds of my children, teaching them as much as i can.  When my son was born a couple years ago, i heard about infant sign language and thought it was a great idea and immediately began to sign to him.  It helped that i a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-benefits-of-sign-language-for-stroke-patients.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-improve-your-posture/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-improve-your-posture/ Good posture is becoming a thing of the past, and it's a shame, because there are so many benefits to great posture. First of all, you immediately appear more poised, professional, calm, cool and collected if your posture is perfect. It speaks volumes about who you are, and how you hold yourself. We... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-improve-your-posture.jpg http://factoidz.com/cranberry-extract-a-safer-natural-and-effective-cure-for-urinary-tract-infections-uti/ http://factoidz.com/cranberry-extract-a-safer-natural-and-effective-cure-for-urinary-tract-infections-uti/ Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections affecting any part of your urinary system; urethra, bladder, ureters and... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/cranberry-extract-a-safer-natural-and-effective-cure-for-urinary-tract-infections-uti.jpg http://factoidz.com/coping-with-add-or-adhd-without-medication/ http://factoidz.com/coping-with-add-or-adhd-without-medication/ Let's face it, life is hard, especially for those in high-school or college. The social pressures are enough to drive one mad, and when your mind is traveling a mile a minute, its easy to lose track of yourself. School work, home life, everything in your life seems a constant torrent of information,... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/coping-with-add-or-adhd-without-medication.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-give-a-great-massage/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-give-a-great-massage/ I am all about getting a massage, but when it comes to giving, well, guilty as charged: I have always been stingy. But, sometimes you have to put aside your selfish nature, grow an attention span, and become a giver rather than a taker. Here are some helpful tips on making it a pos... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-give-a-great-massage.jpg http://factoidz.com/breastfeeding-a-natural-defense-against-postpartum-depression/ http://factoidz.com/breastfeeding-a-natural-defense-against-postpartum-depression/ Postpartum depression, a longer more debilitating form of the “baby blues,” is a growing risk for today’s mothers. In fact, about 10%-20% of women are expected to experience postpartum depression in the first few months after giving birth. Postpartum de... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/breastfeeding-a-natural-defense-against-postpartum-depression.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-men-should-get-the-hpv-vaccine/ http://factoidz.com/why-men-should-get-the-hpv-vaccine/ The human papillomavirus (HPV) is by far the most common sexually transmitted infection. Currently, an estimated 20 million Americans carry one of the 40 varieties of the infection, with 6 million new infections occurring anually. The overwhelming majority of people carrying HPV show no symptoms and... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-men-should-get-the-hpv-vaccine.jpg http://factoidz.com/causes-of-blindness-and-how-we-can-avoid-them/ http://factoidz.com/causes-of-blindness-and-how-we-can-avoid-them/ Spring and summer yield the most beautiful and colorful array of flowers, plants, trees and animals. The sun is high in the atmosphere and the sky takes on a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/causes-of-blindness-and-how-we-can-avoid-them.jpg http://factoidz.com/finding-home-care-help/ http://factoidz.com/finding-home-care-help/ Somewhere around 8 million Americans need a little help to carry out their activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, cooking, and getting around. As our society ages, more and more people need this kind of help. If you are in a situation where you or a loved one need assistance at home,... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/finding-home-care-help.jpg http://factoidz.com/transient-intermittent-and-chronic-insomnia-what-they-are-and-suggested-natural-cures/ http://factoidz.com/transient-intermittent-and-chronic-insomnia-what-they-are-and-suggested-natural-cures/ This article is written with the understanding that the reader does not have a serious medical condition that is preventing them from falling asleep or staying asleep. If the reader has a persistent medical condition that inhibits their sleeping ability, they are advised to seek information from... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-naturally-treat-and-prevent-insomnia.jpg http://factoidz.com/sad-seasonal-affective-disorder-a-treatable-phenomenon/ http://factoidz.com/sad-seasonal-affective-disorder-a-treatable-phenomenon/ Every December holiday it seems that Aunt Ethel cries and isolates herself from the family festivities. She just doesn’t seem to be able to get into things like she use to. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/sad-seasonal-affective-disorder-a-treatable-phenomenon.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-should-i-tell-prospective-employers-about-my-health-problems/ http://factoidz.com/what-should-i-tell-prospective-employers-about-my-health-problems/ Applying for jobs can be stressful. For people who have some kind of chronic health condition or disability -- especially a condition that's not immediately obvious, like epilepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, cancer, asthma, mental illness, etc. -- a key question is: What should I tell my prospective ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-should-i-tell-prospective-employers-about-my-health-problems.jpg http://factoidz.com/natural-sleep-remedy-cure-your-insomnia/ http://factoidz.com/natural-sleep-remedy-cure-your-insomnia/ There are two main ingredients in all natural sleep supplements: Melatonin and Valerian root. Melatonin works by reseting your internal clock and is usually given by doctors as an alternative for sleeping pills. One down side of Melatonin is after one month you body becomes immune, but it usuall... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/natural-sleep-remedy-cure-your-insomnia.jpg http://factoidz.com/overcome-mild-insomnia-natural-remedies/ http://factoidz.com/overcome-mild-insomnia-natural-remedies/ Have trouble falling asleep? Still exhausted when the alarm goes off each morning? The most common cause of temporary insomnia is stress. It can be physical stress, work stress, emotional stress, travel stress. Even a good change in your life or an unusually rich dinner can cause te... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/overcome-mild-insomnia-natural-remedies.jpg http://factoidz.com/controlling-hearburn-or-acid-reflux-while-youre-pregnant/ http://factoidz.com/controlling-hearburn-or-acid-reflux-while-youre-pregnant/ Heartburn during pregnancy can be an awful experience. It usually starts in the first trimester and for it it only got worse through delivery, and continued for a couple months after delivery. There's that unpleasant burning sensation in your throat and chest, and a strange sour taste in your mouth ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/controlling-hearburn-or-acid-reflux-while-youre-pregnant.jpg http://factoidz.com/should-you-use-sleep-aids-to-cure-insomnia/ http://factoidz.com/should-you-use-sleep-aids-to-cure-insomnia/ We've all had those nights where we're stressed out about something in our lives or we're nervous about something the next day, and we just can't get to sleep. I've had stretches of 2-3 weeks where I can barely sleep 2 to 3 hours per night during stressful times. To say the least, this has a big ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/should-you-use-sleep-aids-to-cure-insomnia.jpg http://factoidz.com/medical-tourism-in-the-united-arab-emirates-and-dubai/ http://factoidz.com/medical-tourism-in-the-united-arab-emirates-and-dubai/ The United Arab Emirates, one of the fastest growing tourist destinations, has a very young medical tourism industry which is growing rapidly. It offers the sun, sand, sea, excellent hotels and restaurants with countless types of cuisi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/medical-tourism-in-the-united-arab-emirates-and-dubai.jpg http://factoidz.com/malaysia-medical-tourism-at-a-glance/ http://factoidz.com/malaysia-medical-tourism-at-a-glance/ Those who wish to seek medical treatment abroad should include Malaysia in their consideration lists. Located in the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is fast becoming a major destina... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/malaysia-medical-tourism-at-a-glance.jpg http://factoidz.com/dos-and-donts-when-planning-a-medical-vacation/ http://factoidz.com/dos-and-donts-when-planning-a-medical-vacation/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/dos-and-donts-when-planning-a-medical-vacation.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-india-is-becoming-a-popular-medical-travel-destination/ http://factoidz.com/why-india-is-becoming-a-popular-medical-travel-destination/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-india-is-becoming-a-popular-medical-travel-destination.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-your-dog-overweight-guide-to-feeding-your-dog/ http://factoidz.com/is-your-dog-overweight-guide-to-feeding-your-dog/ You know you can ask 100 people this question and you'll probably get 100 different answers. I have a small dog, his name is Charlie and he is a Minicher Pincher.  Charlie is about 20lbs, so obviously I wouldn't feed him as much food as a larger dog, but I'm still not sure if I feed him right.  Th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-your-dog-overweight-guide-to-feeding-your-dog.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-read-pet-food-labels-intelligently/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-read-pet-food-labels-intelligently/ Here are some tips on how to read those confusing pet food labels intelligently. Be aware of marketing tactics in naming pet food The prod... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-read-pet-food-labels-intelligently.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-medical-identity-theft/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-medical-identity-theft/ So we've all heard of identity theft, but have you ever heard of medical identity theft?  Pam Dixon the executive director of World Privacy Forum defines it as an individual or a group of individuals that use another person's identity in order to get medical supplies or services. Although this t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST health http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-medical-identity-theft.jpg