Words & Thoughts Affect Surgical Outcomes

"For years, it had been suspected by many doctors (and dismissed by many more) that patients under anesthesia could hear their surgeon’s comments and that what they heard affected them. There were many anecdotal stories of doctors who, upon...

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And the Blind Shall See

In Star Trek Next Generation, most of the characters are perfect physical specimens. One crew-member, though, is an exception. The engineer Geordi La Forge has been completely blind since birth, but his handicap doesn't stop him...

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Today is National Watermelon Day 03rd Aug

Today is National Watermelon Day, and that is definitely a reason to celebrate! Watermelon is among the most popular of summertime fruits. It has long been a staple at barbecues, picnics, and other forms of backyard fun when the weather gets...

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Positive Marketing to Kids

We are all aware of how much advertising and marketing campaigns can influence children. The commercials they see when watching cartoons are often persuasive enough to get them to beg mom and dad for the latest sugary cereals, cookies, and...

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Tribulus Terrestris for Energy, Stamina, Strength

Tribulus terrestris has a long history of medicinal use possibly dating back to ancient Greece. The flowering plant is native to warm and tropical regions of Europe, southern Asia, Africa, and even Australia. Considered a weed to some in...

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How Your Thoughts Can Affect Diseases

"In 1952, the British Medical Journal reported on an extraordinary case concerning Brocq's disease, a genetic disorder that causes the skin to resemble the scales of a reptile. What was so extraordinary about this case is that although Brocq's...

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Spurring Success in Office Walking Programs

One of the most common excuses made for not exercising regularly is lack of time. But what if you could work out during your day at the office or immediately before...or after? Wouldn't that make it easier to have exercise become an important--and...

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Start Your Day With Lemon Juice

Lots of us give our mornings a kick-start with a mug or two or three of coffee every day—and that’s just to start the day. But there are better options that won’t leave you jittery from all that caffeine. Consider a tall glass of water with...

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Senna Leaf - Nature's Colon Cleanser?

What does an herb used in love sachets in the Middle East have to do with your colon? You may be surprised. Senna's first known use can be traced back to two Arabian physicians, Serapion and Sesue. They are said to have given the herb its...

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How Stress and Depression Affect Your Health

"Stress is your body's response to all of the demands made upon it. The body responds to all stresses, both positive and negative, by trying to get back to normal. Unfortunately, the stressful and fast-paced times we live in are taking their...

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Pros and Cons of 5-HTP

They sample it at Costco, promising that you'll feel better if you take just a few doses daily. The name makes it sound like a type of car oil, but 5-HTP (short for hydroxyl L-tryptophan) actually is a chemical that the body produces as it...

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Your Gene's Determine A Diet's Success

With all of the many sources of information on losing weight available in our online world these days, it's tough to determine which kind of diet might truly work and not be simply full of hype. You might go by word of mouth based on what...

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