This training routine for anyone who is planning on entering the military or who wants to just train like one and build muscles and burn fat at the same ti...
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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Health Benefits of Castor Oil
Castor oil may be an old-fashioned home remedy, but Marsha Anderson says that it is still one of the best. "No drug exists that has the ability to improve lymphatic flow; however, the job can easily be handled through the topical application of Castor oil," said Dr David G. Williams. In addition to increasing the flow of lymph, Castor oil can increase lymphocyte production and activity. Topical application of Castor oil through massage or packs has been shown to be an effective remedy for: skin keratosis, ringworm, fungal and bacterial infections, sebaceous cysts, warts, muscle strains and spasms, itching, reducing inflammation, and relief of pain. It can relieve chronic fluid retention, arthritis, gallbladder and liver congestion and can remove mucus in the lungs and bowels. It makes an effective...
Monday, January 9, 2012
Erectile Dysfunction: 10 Home Remedies
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erect penis during sex. Having erection trouble once in awhile isn't necessarily a cause for concern. However, if erectile dysfunction is an ongoing problem, it may cause stress, cause relationship problems, or affect your self-confidence. Pharmaceuticals are widely advertised to treat ED, but before you try drugs, you may want to experiment with less expensive and risky natural alternatives. These ten home remedies have worked for many men.1) Black currantsConsumption of black currants boiled in milk or consumed along with a glass of milk adds to potency and makes a healthful bedtime snack.2) Dried datesDried dates with their positive...
Friday, January 6, 2012
Are You Fatter Than You Think?
Is your diet and exercise program really working for you? Anna Hodgekiss says seven tests can help assess and fix your health risks.With the festive season over, many of us are planning to turn over a new leaf and shed a few pounds this year with diet and exercise.And new research suggests that when it comes to weight, Britain is in dire need of a reality check.A Bupa study published last week found that four in ten obese people consider themselves a ‘healthy’ size, and too many of us are ‘blissfully unaware’ of the true impact our lifestyles are having on our health. Read m...
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
It Will Rain Sweat: 1000 Rep Workout
If you're looking for a fitness challenge for the new year, Zuzana has a 1000 rep workout for you. Of course, that's the goal, not where you start necessarily. For a workout breakdown, click he...
Monday, January 2, 2012
The "60% Effective" Flu Shot That's 98.5% Useless
Understand the basics before you submit to fear-based propaganda, says Joseph Mercola.... Why You Need to Understand Basic Statistics Before Getting a Flu ShotSome clinical trials are only able to show a meaningful benefit because they focus on relative risk reduction rather than absolute risk reduction. What's the difference? You can find a very simple explanation of relative risk vs. absolute risk at the Annie Appleseed Project web site, but let me sum it up here. Read m...
Friday, December 30, 2011
Stop the War on Salt
Mark Sisson sets the record straight on the demonized element and blood pressure.The salt debate rages on outside these halls, but I've never really opened MDA's doors to the tempest (beyond a short dalliance several years ago). Today, though, I am. We've likely all consumed a fair bit of sodium chloride over the past holiday weekend, and I imagine a few of us are wondering whether that's a problem or not. Ever timely, reader John has written in with his salt story and a simple question: how much salt is suitable for humans?Here's his question: Read m...