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Is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Safe?

February 12th, 2009 | Add a Comment

By Dr. Holly Lucille As a Naturopathic Doctor I have been taught to think about health and healing in a very comprehensive, holistic manner. In fact, the science that drives my thought process is that of Vitalism. Vitalism states that our bodies have an inherent self healing mechanism and are brilliant and built to stay in balance through the harmonious efforts of many interrelated systems and are constantly working on our behalf to take care of us. As a practitioner of this style of medicine, I am challenged to listen and ask deeper questions when I am involved with a patient who has become entirely out of balance and therefore symptomatic. Symptoms are the body’s way of telling us that something needs attention. I have to understand where there might be “obstacles to … Read entire article »

Filed under: Menopause

Quit Snoring Immediately

February 9th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Do you have a snoring problem? If so, no doubt you, like most people who do, would love to be able to quit. Not only would you save yourself a lot of trouble, you would also help those who live with you once again get a good night’s sleep. You will be happy to know that there are many little things you can adjust in your everyday life that just may make your snoring problem vanish. Tips To Help You Quit Snoring Since the reasons behind snoring are many, it is important to first of all determine what is the cause in your case. You can do so by seeing a medical professional or doing your own research. For instance, if you are overweight, you will most likely have a snoring problem. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Sleep Disorders

Venapro or Zenmed Ziro – Which Hemorrhoid Treatment Works Best?

February 8th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Two popular but very different natural hemorrhoids treatments that people are using today are Venapro and Zenmed Ziro. Thousands of people search each day for information about the effectiveness of these products. Zenmed Ziro and Venapro are both proven hemorrhoid treatments but they work differently. How Venapro Works to Treat Hemorrhoids Venapro is a natural hemorrhoid treatment that works internally to eliminate both internal and external hemorrhoids. The Venapro hemorrhoid treatment system has two components, the Colon Health Formula and the Homeopathic Oral Spray. The Venapro Colon Health Formula works to help you produce smoother bowel movements and alleviate constipation (which is usually the root cause of hemorrhoids). The formula contains herbs known to combat hemorrhoids such as: Witch Hazel, an anti-inflammatory used to relax the veins and relieve pressure and Horse Chestnut, … Read entire article »

Filed under: General Health

The Top 6 Natural Appetite Suppressants

February 7th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Natural appetite suppressants can help you overcome one of the biggest challenges when trying to lose weight: controlling your appetite. If you can control your appetite, you can prevent overeating and you can lose weight easier. When it comes to natural appetite suppressants, you have two primary options to choose from. You can take supplements or eat whole foods. Supplements can be more convenient but they can also be very expensive. Whole foods are excellent because they’re inexpensive and provide additional nutritional benefits you can’t get from a supplement. You need to decide which works best for you. Following is a list of some of the most effective natural appetite suppressants you’ll find today. Supplements as Natural Appetite Suppressants Hoodia Gordonii The hoodia gordonii plant has been used by the Bushmen of South Africa … Read entire article »

Filed under: Weight Loss

Allergy Drops Instead Of Shots

February 6th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Hate going to the allergist to receive those weekly shots? There is some good news for you! Today many allergists are looking into other alternative methods of treatment for their patients. Allergy drops have been discovered to do the same thing that the shots have done in the past. The nice thing with the drops, you can do them yourself, at home. No more trips to the doctor. Allergy shots are composed of diluted versions of allergen which the patient reacts to. This is usually a ration of about 100,000 to one. In many cases, the ear, nose and throat allergists use a dilution of about a million to one. The allergens are injected into patients who then wait about a half-hour to be sure there is … Read entire article »

Filed under: Allergies

Tinnitus, What Is It?

February 6th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Have you ever encountered a time when you feel a certain ringing in your ears that seems to just happen without any reason? This ringing could sound like whistling, buzzing, or crickets, or even microphone feedback. No matter where you look, you can’t seem to find the source. The number of people suffering from tinnitus is hard to know because only the sufferer knows about it. It’s a fact that some people suffer from very bad tinnitus. The ringing in the ears is so loud, often louder than a ringing telephone, that it prevents you from doing even the most common household chores. Think of how badly these individuals would fare at work! To date, a wide variety of underlying causes have been suggested for Tinnitus in the … Read entire article »

Filed under: General Health

What About Herbal Weight Loss Aids

February 5th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Weight loss aids are increasingly popular in America. But you should always get your doctor’s advice before taking anything that will change your normal diet. The FDA usually does not test most of the herbal pills that are sold, nor do they certify that they are safe or effective. There are many different weight loss aids and herbal supplements currently on the market. It is of the utmost importance to educate yourself about exactly what these supplements contain prior to purchasing them. Remember, these are not regulated to the same degree as prescription medications. Because of this, their effectiveness is a subject of continued debate. Most of the weight loss aids that are currently on the market are not composed of just one ingredient, but rather are made of many. It is … Read entire article »

Filed under: Weight Loss

What Are The Different Types of Contact Lenses?

February 4th, 2009 | Add a Comment

It may come as quite a surprise to a person who has little experience with contact lenses as to exactly how many different varieties there are available. If you’re considering making the switch from glasses to contact lenses you should research each type and learn their individual advantages and disadvantages. Hard Contact Lenses Hard contact lenses, which are also known as rigid gas permeable or RPG lenses, are made from a semi-stiff plastic that is tough, but will still allow oxygen to pass through to the eye. Hard contact lenses often the best choice for the single most important part of vision correction, out of all the varieties of contact lenses available, hard lenses turn in the best results in terms of helping the wearer see more clearly. These contacts are easy to … Read entire article »

Filed under: Eye Care

Tubal Reversal Cost – Getting The Right Answers

February 3rd, 2009 | Add a Comment

A perusal of Yahoo Answers regarding tubal reversal cost recently led to some amazingly wrong answers being given. In this article, I will take a few of those answers and give you the best information I have from some of the best tubal reversal doctors in the business. In the end, you will see that tubal reversal cost may not be as expensive as you were led to believe. Some questions were just straight out requests for tubal reversal cost prices, such as the lady who had decided to have the surgery but had no idea of the cost. A respondent told her that the prices were at least $10,000 and on up to $20,000. This, of course, depended upon the doctor. And the answer stated that the success rate for … Read entire article »

Filed under: Infertility

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