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THE MASHED BANANA TRICK: the ouchless way to remove splinters! Instead of going after something embedded (splinter, glass, thorn) with tweezers (ouch!), Try some ripe, mashed banana on the area, covered with tape, overnight. The enzymes in the banana draw it to the surface for easy removal the next morning. Mashed banana also works for…
The Pistol Star “He’s gone”, these words can mean all kinds of things to billions of different people, but when spoken to me on the night of December 7th, 2005, they only had one meaning, one meaning to one simple phrase that consists of two simple words that completely, single-handedly destroyed my picture-perfect life. The…
In 1948, the World Health Organization defined good health as; “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” This definition of health holds as true today as it did back in 1948. Though the WHO may have modified their definition since then,…
If you or someone you love suffers from drug dependence or addiction, you need to know that it is not an ‘incurable brain disease’. Countless thousands of people recover their health and achieve drug-free lives every year, whether their problems are alcoholism, addiction to illicit street drugs, or the most recent scourge in America, prescription…
It seems that the more insurance one has the higher go the fees. Doctors now earn substantially more than they did proportionally few years ago. While they know that their patients can recover most of the cost for their service they rarely get an argument from them. In Australia we have the Medicare system that…
Linking to restore communication. Ask the body what needs to be linked in order to reestablish good communication and stimulate the healing response. In the BodyTalk system practitioners learn a protocol of questions to ask that quickly reveals exactly what organs or systems need synchronizing within a client's bodymind. In a simple linking procedure a…
Arginine is an essential amino acid that it is naturally manufactured by the body and does not have to be obtained through diet. However, certain normal body processes prevent the body from producing enough arginine, so it is still necessary to obtain it from the diet. In mammals, however, arginine is considered conditionally essential depending…
If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you do not have to live in constant discomfort. Studies have show that through diet, supplements and lifestyle changes, one can reduce and even eliminate most symptoms. o Fiber matters. Adequate dietary fiber is important, but what is more important is the adequate consumption of soluble fiber.…
The recent global spreading of the Swine Flu has welcomed back fearful memories of the avian flu. In fact at this point in time, other than Mexico, USA, Canada, some parts of Europe, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, Israel, Brazil, Colombia, France and the UK have reported confirmed or suspicious cases. So far, 160 have…
You don’t have to go far in the state of Virginia to find an antique car museum. Virginia is home to at least eight (or nine, if you stretch your definition of “car” to include tanks!). Here is a listing of all the vintage car collections I can find information on in Virginia. The Car…
By the end of this article, you should have gained enough new knowledge on this subject to be able to explain its main points to another person. Are you pregnant with a baby? You grab every offered book on the question of pregnancy. You donate no gemstone unturned. You want to be well learned. Openly.…
A high blood cholesterol level, especially elevated low density lipoproteins (LDL), is considered to be a contributor to plaque building up in the arteries and impeded blood flow to the brain, kidneys, genitals, extremities, and heart. It is among the primary causes of heart disease, because cholesterol produces deposits in arteries. High cholesterol levels may…
If you want to avoid Viagra, there are other options to consider like herbal erection pills. Find out what other alternatives there are to prescription medications. Finding the most helpful treatment for erectile dysfunction can be a task. This task can become even more difficult if you are looking for a solution without side effects.…
Another automaker was targeted by the suicide prevention groups for having ads that suggest suicide. Europe’s largest automaker and maker of renowned Volkswagen performance parts, Volkswagen AG didn’t escape the probing eyes of the suicide prevention groups. Five mental health groups have recently demanded that Volkswagen scrap its new TV spot that shows a depressed…
It was on March 2, 2007 that I had to be admitted to the hospital being assisted by two friends. One of which is my partner in life. Their names are Donna (my partner) and Brenda (my friend.) Donna is Caucasian and Brenda is like me, African American. The reason I mention their backgrounds is…
