Lungs Top five regrets of the dying There was no mention of more sex or bungee jumps. A palliative nurse who has counselled the dying in their last days has revealed the most common regrets we have at the end of our lives. And among the top, from men in particular, is 'I wish I hadn't worked so hard'. Bronnie Ware is an Australian nurse who spent several years working in palliative care, caring for patients in the last 12 weeks of their lives. Ware writes of the phenomenal clarity of vision that people gain at the end of their lives, and how we might learn from their wisdom. Here are the top five regrets of the dying, as witnessed by Ware: 1. "This was the most common regret of all. 2. "This came from every male patient that I nursed. 3. "Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. 4. "Often they would not truly realise the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks and it was not always possible to track them down. 5. "This is a surprisingly common one.
Blood Clot prevention 6 Alternatives to Toxic Deodorants (Page 4) By Natural Solutions Why most deodorants stink—and six alternatives that work. Of all our daily grooming habits, swiping a deodorant stick or squirting antiperspirant under our arms may be the one we dare not neglect. Hot yoga classes and subway etiquette practically demand it. But when it comes to choosing a BO buster, we should care just as much about how it affects us as it does others—and that means avoiding the harmful ingredients many deodorants contain. Why? The sensitive skin in these areas eventually absorbs this chemical overload—some of which is toxic—into the underlying tissue, where it can wreak havoc in the body. Beware of these primary offenders: Aluminum compounds Found only in antiperspirants, aluminum zirconium and aluminum chlorohydrate work by blocking pores that release sweat. Propylene glycol Because this ingredient functions as a penetration enhancer, it can be more harmful when paired with other chemical additives. Next: Safer Alternatives
National Geographic Immune System Every minute of every day wars rage within our bodies. The combatants are too tiny to see. Some, like the infamous virus that causes AIDS, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome, are so small that 230 million would fit on the period at the end of this sentence. Yet they employ tactics that can vanquish the much larger cells they swarm upon. Usually we never even notice the battles in the incessant wars within us. For decades immunology—the study of the immune system—was a backwater of medicine. Then suddenly there was AIDS—a new, virulent scourge that relentlessly disarms the immune system. We may never know for certain how it began. Halfway around the world in San Francisco, where I work as a medical writer, the first reports began to appear in 1981—of a pattern of bizarre infections and cancer striking young, otherwise healthy men. The headlines portrayed this new disease, quickly dubbed AIDS, almost as science fiction—some unreal Andromeda strain loosed on the world. I am immune.
Blood acidity ** See also acidity at euroamericanhealth link I first learned about the term, blood acidity from nature cure guru, Paul Bragg's books in my youth. Blood acidity is not to be confused with acidity of the digestive system - two totally different things. As a result of normal metabolism processes, food is used as fuel and is burned up, while some foods produce an acid residue and some an alkaline residue. Paul Bragg used to talk about the evils of acidity and how it was caused by a diet high in such foods as meat, eggs, white sugar and flour - as opposed to fruit and vegetables which give an alkaline residue. There is an article on acidity at the Healthresearchbooks website - The article explains the importance of maintaining the correct blood acidity and how failure to do so has a major effect on health. The macrobiotic method for reducing blood acidity is with something called gomisio which consists of roasted sesame seeds and sea salt.
Are You Too Acidic? Check Your Symptoms A surprising number and variety of physical problems and diseases can be caused by acidity. Today, the vast majority of the populace in industrialized nations suffers from problems caused by acidification, because both modern lifestyle and diet promote acidification of the body’s internal environment. In general, the current standard diet is primarily composed of acidic or acidifying elements (proteins, cereals, sugars). Do you exhibit signs of acidification? 1. Adapted from The Acid-Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health, by Christopher Vasey, N.D. Adapted from The Acid-Alkaline D/iet for Optimum Health, by Christopher Vasey, N.D. The Truth About Alkalizing Your Blood Is it true that the foods and beverages you consume cause your blood to become more alkaline or acidic? Contrary to popular hype, the answer is: not to any significant degree. The pH of your blood is tightly regulated by a complex system of buffers that are continuously at work to maintain a range of 7.35 to 7.45, which is slightly more alkaline than pure water. If the pH of your blood falls below 7.35, the result is a condition called acidosis, a state that leads to central nervous system depression. Severe acidosis - where blood pH falls below 7.00 - can lead to a coma and even death. If the pH of your blood rises above 7.45, the result is alkalosis. The bottom line is that if you're breathing and going about your daily activities, your body is doing an adequate job of keeping your blood pH somewhere between 7.35 to 7.45, and the foods that you are eating are not causing any wild deviations of your blood pH. So what's up with all the hype about the need to alkalize your body?
Cleanest sources for chlorella revealed: Natural News publishes metals contamination test results for world's most famous superfood (NaturalNews) What you are about to read is 100% true to the best of my knowledge, and it all started in September of 2012 when we were in the process of launching the Natural News Store and receiving organic certification from the USDA. I knew we wanted to offer chlorella under our own brand name, but I had heard rumors of chlorella from some sources being contaminated with heavy metals, pesticides and even pharmaceutical residues. I began asking around and quickly discovered that no one had done laboratory tests on a broad selection of chlorella to determine contamination levels of chlorella from different countries and sources. This surprised me, and I decided to take on the task myself. I proceeded to purchase chlorella from 17 different sources, some were chlorella supplements purchased at retail, and others were chlorella purchased directly from importers and suppliers. The tests I ordered for each sample were: In our research, we reached ten significant findings. Except us.
OraMD – The Mouth Doctor OraMD – The Mouth Doctor “OraMD is the only oral care product I endorse.” - Dr. Tom McGuire, DDS, Best Selling Author and World’s Leading Authority on Preventive Dentistry Naturally fight gum problem-causing bacteria in 4 simple steps: Brush, Floss, Rinse, Refresh. Features and Benefits OraMD is the revolutionary, 100% pure and natural liquid toothpaste, mouthwash and breath freshener with ingredients that kill the 22 harmful bacteria that lead to gum disease and other oral health problems. When combined with our 4-Step Daily Oral Hygiene Program, you’ll be empowering your mouth with the best tools needed to regain and sustain your oral health. OraMD Ingredients: Peppermint, Spearmint and Almond - Pure Botanical Oils OraMD is an all-natural liquid toothpaste, mouthwash and breath freshener. Peppermint Oil This 100% natural botanical oil is a proven natural combatant to many types of the bacteria in your mouth. Spearmint Oil Almond Oil 4-Step Oral Hygiene Program
Hair Loss | Overview What is the normal cycle of hair growth and loss? The normal cycle of hair growth lasts for 2 to 3 years. Each hair grows approximately 1 centimeter per month during this phase. About 90 percent of the hair on your scalp is growing at any one time. It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of this cycle. What is common baldness? "Common baldness" usually means male-pattern baldness, or permanent-pattern baldness. Women may develop female-pattern baldness. Seven spices, food medicines and home remedies that could save your life (NaturalNews) What does vibrant health actually look like, and how can an individual accurately assess his own quality of life? These are some of the questions that an increasing number of Americans are now asking as they witness a cascade of ill health sweep the nation in the form of allergies, autoimmune disease, neurological problems, developmental disorders, and chronic illness. But the answers to these important questions have to be experienced in order to be fully understood, and the only way to experience them is to actually live them. Here are seven spices, food medicines and home remedies that can not only help you experience a dramatic and noticeable health renewal, but may also end up saving your life later on down the road: 1) Turmeric. This extraordinary member of the ginger family has not been dubbed the "king of all spices" for no reason. 2) Natural sunlight (vitamin D). 3) Almonds. 4) Camu camu. 5) Clean water. 6) Cruciferous vegetables. 7) Garlic.
Aspartame / Nutrasweet Detoxification Back to the Aspartame (NutraSweet) Toxicity Information Center Aspartame can be found on the ingredients list in the following products: Soft drinks, over-the-counter drugs & prescription drugs (very common and listed under "inactive ingredients"), vitamin & herb supplements, yogurt, instant breakfasts, candy, breath mints, cereals, sugar-free chewing gum, cocoa mixes, coffee beverages, instant breakfasts, gelatin desserts, frozen desserts, juice beverages, laxatives, milk drinks, shake mixes, tabletop sweeteners, tea beverages, instant teas and coffees, topping mixes, wine coolers, etc. Eliminate or replace prescription drugs that contain aspartame -- the pharmacist can tell you the ingredients of drugs. Please check labels carefully and compare it against the list of "Sweeteners to Avoid" on page 2 of the Aspartame Poisoning Fact Sheet. Healthy Sweetener Use Guide Note: Many diabetics can use some amount of healthy caloric sweeteners such as evaporated canejuice.