January 13th, 2012
1. Don't begrudge spending money on your own comfort, health
and quality of life. You deserve it! AND FOR THE OVER-60'S - The
government's annual fuel allowance of £200 is meant to be used
for our warmth and comfort, and to ease the worry of the
increased heating bill. The Winter Fuel Payments Help line is
0845 9 151515 If you are receiving a disability or
income-related benefit, you may be able to claim a grant of up
to £2,500 for insulation and heating improvements. Call Home
Energy ...
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January 9th, 2012
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January 5th, 2012
Healthy living begins with healthy eating and healthy eating
begins with healthy shopping...
Regardless of what nutritional program you are following -
whether it is low fat, no-sugar, low carbohydrate, or based on
some other method - there are always healthier choices that can
be made when you are shopping.
Support your nutritional program week-by-week and day-by-day by
ensuring that you stock up on the wholesome foods you need for
your meals and snacks. Having the right food on hand helps ...
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January 4th, 2012
Most hair loss sufferers seek solutions from Western medicine or
turn to remedies derived from local traditions. Some experts
however argue that the ayurvedic system of medicine has much to
offer in dealing with hair loss conditions.
Ayurveda is the traditional system of medicine practiced in
India and Sri Lanka. It is a complete approach to health care
designed to promote a way of life rather than an occasional
treatment. As a holistic system of medicine ayurveda focuses on
our uniqueness and ...
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January 1st, 2012
Are you wondering which herbal health supplement you should
take? Well, we've comprised a list of some of the most important
herbs to begin on a regimen.
Alpha Lipoic acid is a special antioxidant that recycles both
vitamins C and E in the human body. This is helpful to many age
related diseases.
Avena Sativa is an extract for sexual health and vigor, also
known by the name "green oats"
Bee Pollen is a substance produced by bees when they pollinate
flowers. It's a great energy and immune ...
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December 31st, 2011
1. Eat adequate amounts of protein.
Protein is composed of the amino acids essential for the
building of new cells, including hair. Five amino acids are of
particular relevance to hair growth - cystine, cysteine,
methionine, arginine and lysine.
Inadequate protein intake over a lengthy period can force hair
into the resting phase with shedding a few months later. It is
obvious then that sufficient portions of protein rich foods
should form part of your daily diet. The best sources of ...
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December 29th, 2011
Could something as basic as inadequate nutrition really
contribute to excessive shedding of hair?
Does sensible nutrition have a role to play in helping hair to
regrow?
The answer to both questions is yes! There is no doubt that poor
nutrition and hectic lifestyles can contribute to hair loss.
Modern diets can be associated with a number of nutritional
deficiencies that are thought to contribute to hair loss:
1. The refining of whole grains reduces the B vitamin content.
2. Over cooking of ...
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December 28th, 2011
Valerian, a perennial native plant to North America, Europe, and
Asia, contains a root stock which harbors many active compounds
that herbalists believe give this plant an amazing medicinal
value. Valerian's effects can be both positive and negative,
however, so we'll talk about both the health benefits of
Valerian and possible side-effects of Valerian in this article.
First and foremost, Valerian's root stock has been shown to help
fight insomnia in several cases. Promoting sleep, many ...
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December 23rd, 2011
If you are looking for a way to lose fifteen pounds in two
weeks, a high protein diet, a low carb diet, a fruit diet, a no
fat diet, a blood type diet, a juice fast, a diet named after a
place in Miami, a grapefruit diet, a cactus diet, a coffee and
cigarette diet, a diet that includes sweets, a diet based on
your body type, a diet based on an ancient religion or a diet
based on your hair color, then this article is NOT for you.
Fad and crash diets, such as the ones described above are not
only ...
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