Health & Wellness

Our ancestors did not know about cholesterol but they knew that eggs, organ meat (including the brain), seafood, shellfish... were all highly nourishing for the body.

If you are like me, you have smoked for many years, and you really do not wish to give it up. Everyone is telling you to quit. You finally comply, albeit reluctantly. Where does one start when embarking on the non-smoking journey?

The brain becomes dependent on nicotine because the consistent use of it tricks the brain into thinking that nicotine is a necessary chemical for the body's survival. This brings on the urge to smoke. Your brain thinks it that your body can't function without it.

I'm the living proof that you can quit smoking for good. All it takes is the kind of dedication that says "no" no matter what excuse or deal your head conjures up to justify a short-term reward.

The question is how to quit smoking. The answer is simple. Just do it.

As someone who has quit and restarted the nicotine habit many times I thought my experiences with the various methods of quitting might be helpful to others. In no particular order:

In order to quit smoking you must first ask yourself the following: Do you really wanna quit, and why do you want to quit?

Millions of people, as I type this, are lighting a cigarette right now. If you are reading this, then you must be a smoker who would like to quit, or perhaps you are not, but you know someone who is and would like them to quit.

I smoked. I smoked a lot, and by a lot I mean on average, a pack and a half a day for close to two years.

Quitting Smoking while smoking was the last way I thought I would have quit.

If you are really ready to quit, you can with this organized approach. I did it without nicotine patches, but if they help you this plan can still work for you.

Shunts help to treat and manage hydrocephalus.

People who put their faith in bottled water need to be aware that these high-priced products may not really be any better than the practically costless tap water.

This is a first hand account of the hidden realities of childhood sexual abuse.

Green Giant makes it quick and easy to eat healthier with their Just for One vegetable dishes. Individual single servings of microwavable vegetable trays means less work to serve your family's vegetable preferences for dinner.

An overview how weather triggers your seasonal allergies and where you can go to find out what the pollen count is in your area.

Success & failure's while quitting smoking....

this article gives parents advice on giving vitamin supplements to infants and small children

Medical robots are the growing wave of surgical medicine. With more and more robots assisting doctors in surgical procedures the outcomes have been precision, less time spent in the OR and faster patient recovery.

Dickerson's claim is that the body type preferred by black culture contributes to black women having a high risk for obesity and other health issues.

Osteoporosis is a silent disease about which many women worry. There are some things you can do to minimize the chances of getting osteoporosis and the effects of the disease.

If you find your blood cholesterol level is too high you can generally reduce it by following the advice of a trained dietitian, which generally means eating less fat and more fibre, and especially soluble fibre.

People who are Tantric avoid chemicals for the sake of the environment, natural energy flows, spirituality. Practicing Tantra while also using a wide variety of chemical products is a contradiction.

A traditional yogic exercise, this balances the Ida and Pingala nadis, the two major astral pathways of electromagnetic and etheric flow of energy along the spine. This balances the personality, the brain hemispheres, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and allows the Kundalini to rise correctly if it so choses.

When the generic brand of Claritin came out, called Loratadine, I figured it wouldn't hurt me to try it. It has the same strength 10 mg. as Claritin and the first purchase cost me half the price of the brand name.

A comparison of benefits of superfood and smartfood consumption.

The common signs of a heart attack, and the steps you should follow to decrease your chances of having one

Overview of the causes and possible treatments for insomnia

Apple peel may hold the key to fight cancer.

Injections can be painful if only if you think they are.

Do you think it is possible?

Toothpaste can be used for a variety of household purposes above and beyond maintaining proper dental hygeine.

Bariatric surgery is a gastrointestinal surgery and has three forms: combined restrictive/malabsorptive, restrictive, and malabsorptive. Restrictive surgery is a relatively easy surgery and is considered very safe.

Simple guidelines you can follow at any age to raise happy, healthy kids.

Quinoa is a protein rich grain originally grown by the Incas. It is a versatile, highly nutrious grain with many potential uses and is very easy to prepare.

A personal account of the reasons why it's good to have a plan in place. Don't leave your loved ones wondering, "what do we do now?"

These three easy steps will increase your energy to help you get through your workday. Increased energy makes completing any job easier and much more enjoyable. So practice these tips today to increase your energy through out your workday.

Descriptive analysis of the dangers involved with getting body piercings

This article provides a general overview of the "No S Diet."

Every senior citizen should receive each year, a "Medicare and You" catalogue. This is a rather lengthy catalog, however, it does contain much valuable information.

A Look At the Familial Tremor

Stress is a normal part of life and in small amounts can actually be helpful to you. However, prolonged stress and anxiety can lead to a variety of physical and psychological problems.

These unsightly veins can be prevented with these simple precautions.

Ibuprofen can be a life saver for people who suffer from muscle aches, headaches or inflammation.

answering the question, is it possible to quit smoking

Usually people are shyer if they find themselves in an unfamiliar situation or around people that they do not know.

After 20 years of smoking, I finally quit! In this article I tell you how and offer some tips to make it easier.

If you are tired of using chemical products to aid your body in return to its "painless" state or are just a natural-remedies lover all the way, I hope you will enjoy the following 10 natural remedies for sunburns.

Keep in mind: this article is not a walk through on how to leave. Every person and situation is different. One must leave in the manner that is safest for them.

This is a wonderful book that really gets to the heart of what diets are and are not. And why so many people continue to try them and fail, only to try and fail again.

I quit smoking 37 days ago. Let me tell you what has worked, what doesn't work, what is hard, and what can make it easier.

Tips on how to deal with the habit of smoking. Ideas to help you quit smoking now.

Some people are able to successfully identify the triggers to their migraines. Can you?

About the painful condition 'migraine'

When you are feeling stressed, you are also very restless. Giving yourself something to do other than sit and brood about it is a positive step.

Congratulations! You've decided to quit smoking! Prepare for one of the most difficult things you will ever do! But don't worry--the benefits will be worth it.

The test of whether a Man Food recipe is outstanding is if Spikey likes it!

Find out how celery is electric to the body and, learn how to make a health-promoting electrolyte drink!

Smoking is expensive, dirty and potentially life threatening. Many have tried to quit using patches, gum or even quitting cold turkey. However, none of these methods have worked for me. Here's my simple method that has been weaning me from cigarettes throughout my day.

The PedEgg is an ergonomically shaped stainless steel foot file designed to gently remove calluses and dry skin by "shaving" the skin off a little bit at a time.

Ever wondered what the best way to quit smoking is? There's still no magic bullet, but here's the scoop on for smoking cessation methods.

The main point of this article is not to promote the use of marijuana but to analyze the question "Is it better to eat or smoke Marijuana?"

Kids who do smoke by age twelve are three times more likely to binge drink and fifteen times more likely to smoke marijuana.

Society offers no relief for self defense

A healthy diet that includes the B vitamins is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. They do everything from helping break down your food into energy to creating new DNA.

Gastric bypass not only helped a California man lose weight, but also solved his diabetes and sleep apnea, and even improved his vision.

Influenza is very common condition that afflicts millions of people every year. Recognizing it, however, can sometimes be difficult...

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How I personally quit smoking without the need for nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).

A quick guide to getting over your ugliest and unhealthiest habit written by a former smoker who gave up for life.

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My dad smoked for most of his life. He has had two heart bypasses. During his last bypass surgery, he had a heart attack on the operating table. Post-surgery, he came down with pneumonia and spent a week or more in the University of Washington hospital in intensive care.

Quitting smoking is probably one of the easiest things a person can do. After all, people do it every day. Some people do it many times every day. The hard part is staying quit. Fortunately, there are some things that can help us to quit smoking and to stay smoke-free.

There's a variety of ways that you can quit smoking. Of course, most people are familiar with nicotine patches and gum, but there's other ways to help you quit as well. Here's some alternative ways how you can quit smoking, as well as some of the more traditional ways.

Trying to quit smoking is like trying to find a needle in a hay stack. The good news is that it can be done if you try hard enough

Some options you have for at-home remedies!

As an ex-smoker who puffed away at 20 per day for 15 years, I understand the torment of the person who wants to quit those dreaded white sticks.

Teens are starting to become more likely to fall victim to substance abuse- but parents can still follow some tips and guidelines in order to keep their children on the road to success.

I am changing drastically my food habits. I hope this article helps other to do the same.

Americas Watchdog and US Drug Watchdog are investigating Vioxx and Trasylol use when less riskier and inexpensive alternative drugs were available.

Go to the dentist. It is a matter of your overall health. There are many ways to go to the dentist nowadays, that are painless.

Those who are addicted to drugs need help- and getting help is as simple as finding a drug treatment center. But finding the right center, as most find, isn't as easy as you'd think.

The summer is quickly approaching and many people enjoy being out in the sun. However, being out in the sun for long periods of time can cause severe damage to your skin.

Questions that need to be asked when hiring an aide for your love one(s)

I just didn't think you had enough information regarding how many great foods are out there to help you in your quest to improve your sex drive naturally. These foods will give you natural assistance in the improvement of sexual function.

Convincing drug victims to get drug treatment can be tough- so here are some ways to get their attention and get them back on track.

If you have bunions, you know what pain is.

We were sitting in bed, laughing and joking (and yes, we were befuddled), when I felt an itch, and I looked down and saw a little "bite" of some kind. I pointed it out to my friends and made some crack about who brought the cooties.

With David Blaine's next stunt of sleep deprivation, we'll assume he'll be carefully monitored as he was while holding his breath underwater. When staying awake for 11 days, there could be methods to the madness that makes it at least a tad easier...

The benefits of drinking more water.

Kicking the habit it tough. This article contains a few tips and ideas to help you along.

Sweden has ranked first as the best place for mothers. This has not been the first time that Sweden has been selected first .......

Being a red head, I burn. I do not tan, I just burn. I have tried all the products to treat sunburn and here what is best to quickly treat sunburn.

With so many products and methods out there, which one is the most effective and why?

Do you like heart attacks? Respiratory disease? Maybe cancer? I didn't think so - then why are you still smoking?

Read this informative article and learn how to protect your teeth from Acid Wear!