Archive for March, 2008

Acupuncture: Still The Sharp Choice Alternative Pain Relief Method

Monday, March 31st, 2008

The ancient Chinese alternative healing method called Acupuncture is now a popular and widely accepted alternative Pain Relief method in the United States. An estimated 15 million Americans have tried this “unconventional” therapy. It is offered in many chronic pain clinics and is covered by some insurers and managed health organizations. The Chinese therapy of [...]

Genetic Code for Diseases Slowly Being Cracked

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

New York, March 30, 2008 &ndash Advances in the technology required to scan and map human DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) have led to a new wave of tests aimed at finding genetic sequences for diseases. DNA is an acid or substance in the body that contains information about the development and growth of a human being. [...]

Escaping from Drug Addiction through Professionally-Assisted Withdrawal

Friday, March 28th, 2008

Check out the statistics; almost 12 percent of young Americans aged 18 years old are now addicted to illicit drugs and approximately 27 million Americans use illicit drugs regularly. Results of the 2001 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse and Addiction revealed that while millions of Americans habitually smoke pot, drink alcohol, snort cocaine, and [...]

My Crest Spinbrush

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

The Crest Spinbrush was my first electric toothbrush. It is not as advanced as other electric toothbrushes out there but it does the job. It has the most basic of features &ndash no frills such as timers and blinking lights. It does not even have a rechargeable battery pack. Ask yourself though what do you [...]

Dealing with social anxiety

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

A speech in front of a hundred people…. but an audience of millions watching on national television. Sounds scary right? Absolutely. It is not an exaggeration to say that there are so many people who are totally terrified of standing in front of a crowd.
Being shy is a normal human reaction to meeting new [...]

Is Hypnosis A Circus Act?

Monday, March 24th, 2008

‘Mind over matter’ &ndash this is hypnotherapy in a nutshell. Employing hypnosis to treat an illness began in ancient Egypt and India where music and religion were used to induce trance. In modern times, when people began to look outside the pail of conventional medicine for solutions, the use of the mind for treatment became [...]

Motion Sickness Wristbands are Gaining in Popularity for Effective Usability.

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

With many people looking for ways to eliminate ‘sea sickness’ without needing to take Motion Sickness medication that can have sometimes serious side-effects, many industry insiders are expecting to see consumers look towards alternative means of eliminating or preventing nausea associated with boating and other activities.
“I’m a big fan of the Motion Sickness wristbands,” Joseph [...]

Asbestos Testing- Necessary Protection Against Killer Diseases

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

Asbestos testing is the method to determine the presence of asbestos in the industrial processes, residential buildings and objects. Asbestos had been commonly used as construction materials in buildings till few years back. A mineral compound, asbestos is the common name for a group of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals found in certain rock formations. [...]

Choosing the right playground equipment for Schools, Churches, Parks and Communities

Friday, March 21st, 2008

For commercial use &ndash It is important that you know a few things about your needs before we get started. It is a buyer’s market so there are many different options when looking for new commercial playground equipment. First, you must have an idea of the age group that the playground must be tailored to. [...]

Bulky Waists, Health Hazards, and Improper Methods for Weight-loss

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

Having a big waist and belly is not just a cosmetic issue but also a health threat. Medical studies show that having waistlines above 35 inches for women and 40 inches for men may increase the risk of developing several health ailments. These ailments may include heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and certain Cancers. A bulkier [...]