Posted by noreply@blogger.com (Health Maven) on 5 January, 2013
'This humble, but immensely powerful seed, kills MRSA, heals the chemical weapon poisoned body, stimulates regeneration of the dying beta cells with the diabetic's pancreas, and yet too few even know it exists. The seeds of the annual flowering plant, Nigella Sativa, have been prized for their healing properties since time immemorial. While frequently referred to among English-speaking cultures as Roman coriander, black sesame, black cumin, black caraway and onion seed, it is known today primarily as black seed, which is at the very least an accurate description of its physical appearance.'
Posted by noreply@blogger.com (Health Maven) on 5 January, 2013
'Anti-depressants are a much-too-commonly taken drug, prescribed by doctors to many people in our population for a variety of issues not exclusive to the diagnosis “depression”. Their prevalence is not only common, but the numbers of people taking them are on the rise. I hear about children and adults I know, or someone else I know who knows them who are prescribed medications for anti-depressants on a regular basis. According to the The National Center for Health Statistics, 5% of American 12- to 19-year-old adolescents have been prescribed some type of antidepressant. In the same age group, an additional 6% of the same age group use meds for ADD and ADHD. That’s about 4 million teens. About 6% of adults aged 18 to 39 are taking some type of antidepressant.'
Posted by noreply@blogger.com (Health Maven) on 5 January, 2013
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'The administration of vaporized, low THC cannabis is associated with reduced pain in subjects with neuropathy, according to clinical trial data published online by The Journal of Pain. Investigators at the University of California, Davis Medical Center conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study evaluating the analgesic efficacy of vaporized cannabis in 39 subjects, the majority of whom were experiencing neuropathic pain despite traditional treatment.
Posted by noreply@blogger.com (Health Maven) on 5 January, 2013
'As mentioned in my post on The Best Way To Get And Stay Healthy, if you are looking to overcome any chronic health challenge, one of the best first steps that you can take is to avoid conventional dairy and grains that contain gluten. To put it simply, pasteurized and homogenized dairy and gluten are common triggers for inflammation throughout the body. I realize that for some, it can be quite daunting to imagine a diet that doesn't include cheese and pasta. Which is why I thought it would be a good idea to share dairy and gluten-free options for macaroni and cheese. Mind, you, the following options aren't going to taste just like traditional mac and cheese made with conventional elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, and milk. But I think they're definitely worth a try, as they're the best of many dairy and gluten-free versions that I've tested over the past while.'
Posted by noreply@blogger.com (Health Maven) on 5 January, 2013
'Weight loss is one of the top resolutions made every year, yet 80 percent of people do not achieve successful weight-loss and maintenance. Here are the top six reasons dieters don't achieve success.
Despite that fact that two-thirds of Americans say they are on a diet to improve their health, very few are actually decreasing in size. "Dieting is a skill, much like riding a bicycle, and requires practice and good instruction, " says Jessica Bartfield,MD, internal medicine who specializes in nutrition and weight management at the Loyola Center for Metabolic Surgery & Bariatric Care. "You're going to fall over and feel frustrated, but eventually you will succeed and it will get easier." '
Posted by noreply@blogger.com (Health Maven) on 5 January, 2013
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'What plans have you laid to proactively make your life better in 2013?
If you give that question to the average person, they might be able to list a few goals they tepidly want to follow, but they probably haven’t decided on any specific, actionable, trackable steps to reach them.
This is why their problems linger, and the great goals they hold for themselves are forever put off until the ever-receding future. If you want to overcome a chronic health problem, lose weight, feel more vital, or reach virtually any other goal that you have, know that in 2013 you can do it, or at least make tremendous progress toward your goal.'
