Archive | February, 2009

5 Ways to Raise your Hemoglobin Naturally

By on February 23, 2009 in Anemia, CONDITIONS

Waking up tired and feeling out of breath are two of the first signs of many disorders, but if you’re persistently feeling them, you should get your blood checked, as you may be anemic. Anemia occurs when your hemoglobin levels dip down below normal; since hemoglobin carries oxygen, this leads to hypoxia, or lack of [...]

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Natural – non antibiotics – Treatments against Urinary Tract Infections

By on February 16, 2009 in CONDITIONS, urinary tract infection

Many women will suffer or have at one point or another already suffered from urinary tract infections. (I will refer to women in this article because the infections are much more common in women than men, since the male urethra is long and it’s more difficult for bacteria to reach the bladder. However, on occasion [...]

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Fluoride – The Hidden Danger in your Toothpaste and Water

By on February 9, 2009 in Fluoride, oral, TECHNIQUES, Water

Sure, fluoride is said to fight tooth decay. Many kinds of toothpaste out on the market today contain it as a preventative anti-cavity measure, along with harmless ingredients like baking soda and inactive matters. But did you know that by using toothpaste that contains fluoride, you might be contributing to some serious future health problems [...]

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Is Fruit Juice Always Good for You?

By on February 2, 2009 in DIET, fruit juice

There are plenty of drink myths out there – what’s good for you and what’s not are easily confused as drink companies label their empty calorie-laden, corn-syrup filled liquid candies with labels like “antioxidant” and “all-natural.” But it’s healthy to choose fruit juice, right? Actually, it may not always be the right decision, for your [...]

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