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Are Cancer Treatments Effective - The Real Story © By Lena Sanchez I do not wish this article to be discouraging and I do offer an alternative at the end, so do not despair half way through reading. Let's look at the 2000 sad stats on American Healthcare's $1.3B industry. 1 out of 3 people get cancer, 1 out of 2 get heart disease, obesity is at epidemic levels, 70% of children are getting hardening deposits in their arteries as early as 12 years of age. And here is the worst one of all, 62% ...
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Everyone has days when they are down, worn out and just not feeling all that happy. That's OK, you need to have days like this, otherwise how would you know when you are happy. You need to have something to contrast your happiness with. What is black without white? Even though you know that sadness is a part of life, let's try to make it a small part of life. With that said, Here are a few tips to help you feel better when you are feeling down in the dumps. They are easy to do, easy ...
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Article Title: Lets Go Nuts and Fight Cancer Author Name: Marilyn Diamond/Donald Schnell Contact Email Address: Marilyn@spiritualjava.com Word Count: 1,365 Category: Self-help, Alternative Health, Weight Loss Copyright Date: 2003 ******************************************** Publishing Guidelines: Thank you for publishing this article in its entirety including the resource box. When possible, please notify me of publication by sending either a website link or a copy of your ezine upon ...
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It will surprise you! Did you know that if you become ill and you put yourself in the hands of 'mainstream' medical care and need to be admitted to a hospital that the chances of you dying from an unrelated problem are high? In fact, in the USA, deaths from 'iatrogenic' cause rank # 3 after Heart Diseases and Cancer! Let me explain what 'iatrogenic' means. This is a term used when a patient dies as a direct result of treatments by a physician, whether it is from misdiagnosis of the ailment ...
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Picture yourself in one of the following scenarios. You're cruising along in your new car by the ocean or in the mountains near the ski lodge, or just a leisurely drive through a beautiful forest or in the country. You stop and smell the fresh air you hear the scenic sounds. You are at peace. You're relaxing on the patio of your new home - you see the mountains or lake in the distance. Your friends are over as you barbecue in your new back yard. Everyone loves your new home. Or you're out on ...
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One in eight women will hear her doctor pronounce the unforgettable words: breast cancer. Once upon a time, those words were not only frightening, they were taboo. Not anymore thanks to two Bettys and a Nancy. Considered courageously outspoken in 1974, First Lady Betty Ford put breast cancer in the headlines by announcing her own diagnosis at a White House press conference. Betty Rollins further demystified the issue by writing her groundbreaking 1976 book, "First You Cry," detailing her ...
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The process of applying for and getting Social Security Disability is very long and convoluted; hopefully, this article will shed some light on the things one can do to smooth out the process and what to expect along the way. Once you have become disabled, do two things immediately, Consult a competent disability attorney Start the application process with the Social Security Administration. This link will take you directly to the Social Security website where you can find out more about ...
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Health Matters: Cleaning House, reducing household pollution Do you ever wonder what cleaning your house can do to your health, and the health of your children? Those chemicals in your cupboards may be causing your children to get sick and causing you to have long-term side effects, such as respiratory problems and other ailments in the future. More and more people are developing cancer for reasons unknown, and the environment has a definite impact on people's health. Could the two be ...
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I feel blessed to have had the chance to create health and wellness in my life, after years of battling disease. I have studied natural health for many years, as a way of managing lupus/SLE. In 1995 I began coaching others to greater health and I have developed some beliefs along the way. Here are two of my beliefs on creating more wellness into your life. One is to focus on the health goal and the other is that health is a mental, emotional, spiritual and physical balance. It does not do ...
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Tea Tree Oil has been known to the Bundjalung Tribe of New South Wales Australia for hundreds of years for its medicinal properties. This wonder oil was only tested scientifically in the early 1920's by Arthur Penfold and found to be around 12 times more powerful than carbolic acid and yet caused no harm to the skin. It was used extensively by the Australian Defence Force during World War Two but due to the discovery of synthetic drugs did not become popular again until the 1960's. Over the ...
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