http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org Health | intlhealthcareprofessions.org daily 1 http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/539762-Living-Wills-and-Health-Care-Directives.html Sat, 19 May 2012 05:37:27 -0500 hLiving Wills and Health Care DirectivesPlanning for the Worst Case ScenarioRecent headlines about the Schiavo family in Florida created amultitude of calls to Senior Approved Services from familymembers who wanted clarification on what it means to designatean individual to make health care decisions on behalf of a lovedone that can not make his or her wishes known. Questions aboutwhy the spouses decision wasnt protected from legal actionsbrought by the parents of a married adult child as well a... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/539762-Living-Wills-and-Health-Care-Directives.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/984629-Stress-Relief.html Fri, 18 May 2012 05:31:24 -0500 Traffic jams. Toddler tantrums. Deadlines at work. Moneytroubles. Too much work. Not enough sleep. No time to eat rightor even to think. Does this sound familiar? Stress is all around us. Its aninevitable and normal part of our daily lives. But over time,its effects can be quite taxing. Stress becomes a problem whenyou feel overwhelmed by its challenges. And though it may bedifficult to define, that doesnt mean its all in your head.Researchers have found that there are significant biologicalchan... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/984629-Stress-Relief.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/931018-Acne-Scar-Removal.html Thu, 17 May 2012 05:31:48 -0500 Those who have battled with acne may have acne scars. Acne scarremoval is possible in many cases. Acne scar removal issomething you may want to consider if you would like to have thescars reduced or removed.Acne scar removal is an area that you should discuss with yourdoctor. Your doctor may take your age and health intoconsideration before considering an acne scar removal procedure.Other questions your doctor may ask before recommending acnescar removal are whether you tolerate certain medicati... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/931018-Acne-Scar-Removal.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/248969-Acne-Tips.html Wed, 16 May 2012 05:41:40 -0500 Probiotics and Prebiotics Ask your health care provider aboutusing probiotics and prebiotics. Probiotic supplements canassist with replenishing helpful bacterium in your digestivesystem that aid in effective processing and elimination of food,vitamins, minerals and nutrients; These helpful bacterium areoften lacking when you're taking antibiotics for acne treatment,thus further backing up the system, clogging pores. Andsimilarly, prebiotic foods can assist with replenishing helpfulbacterium such... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/248969-Acne-Tips.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/406361-The-problems-With-Acne.html Tue, 15 May 2012 05:36:47 -0500 Acne is a skin condition that shows up as bumps and lumpsanywhere on the body. These bumps include blackheads,whiteheads, pimples and cysts.Teenagers get acne because of their raging hormonal changes thatcome with puberty, and unfortunately if your parents had acne asteenagers it's possible you will be more prone to developingacne as well. The good news is that, for many people acnedisappears almost completely by the time they hit their twenties.The type of acne most teenagers get is called acne... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/406361-The-problems-With-Acne.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/472202-The-Five-Modalities-of-Optimum-Health-Wealth-Success.html Mon, 14 May 2012 07:23:45 -0500 The Five Modalities of Optimum Health: Body, Mind, Spirit,Emotions, & the Overarch.Optimum health, wealth, and success, require peak performance,or functioning, in each of the five major layers of the Self what I have come to define in my Coaching practice as the FiveModalities. There are the basic three: Mind, Body, and Spirit,that many progressive thinkers in the current medical paradigmare beginning to acknowledge and embrace. The fourth layer is the Modality of the Emotions which is asimport... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/472202-The-Five-Modalities-of-Optimum-Health-Wealth-Success.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/357832-Anxiety-Attacks.html Sun, 13 May 2012 05:57:07 -0500 What Is an Anxiety Attack? Also known as a panic attack, ananxiety attack is characterized by intense episodes in which thesufferer experiences such symptoms similar to a heart attacksuch as heart palpitations, chest pain or discomfort, sweating,and trembling. They may be triggered by a stressful event orthey may come on for no discernible reason. Anxiety attacks, andthe fear of their occurrence, can prevent suffers from leading anormal life.What Are The Symptoms Of An Anxiety Attack? An anxiety... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/357832-Anxiety-Attacks.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/580644-Massage-Therapy-for-Health.html Sat, 12 May 2012 06:01:31 -0500 Yes, massage feels good. But, more importantly, massage helpsmaintain and promote good health. Three of the primary health benefits of massage are improvedcirculation, reduced muscle tension, and relief from the effectsof stress. Massage increases lymph flow and blood circulation. Your bodydepends on the flow of lymph and blood to remove metabolic wasteand by-products of tissue damage and inflammation and to deliveroxygen and nutrients to tissue cells. Secondly, massage reduces muscle tension. T... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/580644-Massage-Therapy-for-Health.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/616047-The-Stress-Test.html Fri, 11 May 2012 05:49:51 -0500 Stress happens. Its a normal part of our daily lives. But itis how we react to and manage stress that affects the toll thatstress will take on our lives. Overwhelming amounts of stresscan lead to back pain, headaches, raised blood pressure,indigestion, sweating, palpitations, irritability, and anxiety.It can also contribute to the development of such diseases ascold sores, ulcers, and heart disease. Are you feeling stressedout? Take the following stress test to see if stress is causingyou probl... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/616047-The-Stress-Test.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/268738-What-Is-A-Holistic-Practitioner.html Thu, 10 May 2012 05:42:41 -0500 Holistic Practitioners are holistic healing professionals with agift in one or more areas of healing. From bodyworkers tohomeopaths to hypnotherapists, the term holistic practitionerhas become one that is often challenging to describe orunderstand. Hopefully this article will provide you with someclarity on what a holistic practitioner is and how to find onethat meets your individual needs.Saying holistic practitioner is similar to saying doctor. Whilethere are general practitioners that cross a... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/268738-What-Is-A-Holistic-Practitioner.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/287698-Is-Your-Attitude-Destroying-Your-Health.html Wed, 09 May 2012 05:58:29 -0500 A positive attitude may bring good health and success. If youhave ever read any book about success you will discover how anoptimistic attitude will keep you healthier and tremendouslyincrease your chances of success.An optimistic attitude has dramatically helped me improve mylife in every single area. I overcame severe scalp psoriasiswithout a doctor and prescriptions. It's a fact that I wound nothave overcome my psoriasis without a positive mental outlook.But you may be a skeptic. I know that I... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/287698-Is-Your-Attitude-Destroying-Your-Health.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/196731-Dont-CRI-Part-3.html Tue, 08 May 2012 05:44:04 -0500 Dont CRI - Part - Ayurvedic care & cure:Ayurveda offers treatments including external relaxation andmuscle & joint soothening manipulations and marma vital pointsrevitalizing treatments like Sulochana, Elakkizhi, and Abhyangametc and these medications when administered by trained hands arethe best available preventive methods available for the Overuseinjuries.These include specialized external applications of oils andherbal pastes and along with internal medication, shall bringdown the inflammat... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/196731-Dont-CRI-Part-3.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/285107-Treatment-Tips-for-Acne-Sufferers.html Mon, 07 May 2012 07:19:12 -0500 Get plenty of fresh air and sunshine. Not only will your skinappreciate the vitamin D, your body and mind will enjoy theoxygen and stress reducer of just being outside in the freshair.Remember to use sun protection or tanning lotion if you'reout for any period of time.Even good stress can trigger internal chemical responses thatresult in acne, so plan ahead to deal with extra stress whenplanning a wedding, graduation, move, new job, job transfer, newbaby, etc. Get help around the house, take tim... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/285107-Treatment-Tips-for-Acne-Sufferers.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/362735-10-Reasons-Why-Bodybuilders-Fail-To-Grow.html Sun, 06 May 2012 05:55:09 -0500 Fail To Plan, Plan To FailTop Reasons Why Bodybuilders Fail To GrowBy Wade McNutt, National Natural Bodybuilding ChampionAre you frustrated with the lack of growth youre experiencing?Then read onFACT ONE the reason bodybuilders dont grow is because theydont know what state there body is in to start with. FACT TWO they dont know how to change the state they are in toinduce growth. . Guess what? If you do not train properly youwill never stimulate you muscles to grow. Improper training isone of t... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/362735-10-Reasons-Why-Bodybuilders-Fail-To-Grow.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/912267-10-Myths-About-Acne.html Sat, 05 May 2012 05:45:51 -0500 . Stress causes acne Stress has a minimal influence on apersons ability to develop acne through stress. Stress doesn'tcause acne, but it can influence the re-occurrence of acne asstress levels increase the body's creation of a substance calledcortisol. Cortisol causes the sebaceous glands in the skin toproduce increased amounts of sebum oil which ultimately blocksthe pores. . Acne is contagious No one can catch acne; it isnon-communicable..You'll outgrow acne, so just leave it along and it will... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/912267-10-Myths-About-Acne.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/667610-Silver-Bullet-for-Acne-I-Don-t-Think-So.html Fri, 04 May 2012 06:17:36 -0500 I read a report recently discussing the success of the projectto sequence the genome of the bacteria that is said to causeacne, Propionibacterium acnes, and how this may lead to new waysto treat Acne.It made me think how easily we can jump to conclusions, that maynot be supported by the evidence, or by common sense. Don't getme wrong, I wholeheartedly support the research that thescientific community is doing in the field of Acne, and I amhopeful that it will lead to better treatments, or better... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/667610-Silver-Bullet-for-Acne-I-Don-t-Think-So.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/212555-Home-Health-Care-Kit.html Thu, 03 May 2012 07:50:10 -0500 Home Health Care KitThe home is where all, if not most personal health care activitytakes place. With this in mind, it makes sense to have a wellstocked health care kit at home. This kit will contain all theappropriate tools and medications you will need. All these itemsshould be stored in one central location and be inaccessible tosmall children. You should keep the following items in your health care kit:Cold Pack - These are the blue bags of gel that you can buy foryour cooler to keep food c... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/212555-Home-Health-Care-Kit.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/847545-Basic-Womens-Health.html Wed, 02 May 2012 07:50:16 -0500 The health problems of women are unique in camparison to themale gender. The female body is more complex and requires muchmore care. The habits you, as a woman, develop early in life may determineyour health in your later years. I don't mean eating habitsalone. I mean your personal habits and choices as well as youreating habits. The major causes of poor health and even death in women are asfollows: Cancer, Heart Disease, Accidents, Sucide, and Homicide. Preventing Cancer. Genetic based cancer... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/847545-Basic-Womens-Health.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/683460-Ayurveda-Principles-Practice.html Tue, 01 May 2012 08:27:06 -0500 Ayurveda - Principles & PracticeAyurveda which has been evolved around BC, apart fromtreating ailments concentrated more in its prevention. This wasfollowed by the Aryans & Dravidians who were inhabiting Indiaand has been practiced ever since. In the st century, Ayurvedahas become an indispensable branch of medicine due to itsnaturalistic approach, that depends on the diagnosis of onesphysical base ie Vata, pitta and kabha, and to maintain a rightbalance.One of the important principle of Ayurv... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/683460-Ayurveda-Principles-Practice.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/873774-Acne-A-Clean-Face-Step-1-in-a-12-Step-Program.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:11:55 -0500 For those that need more than a special cream like Scotty's FaceCream, then you need to work harder to get rid of acne. Sinceacne is a condition that occurs from within your body andexhibits on the outside of your body, you need to,Attack acne from inside your body Attack acne from outsideyour bodyIf your acne is not to severe, all you might need is a goodcream and need only to follow a few steps in my step programto get you past the periods where acne is active.If your acne is more severe, tha... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/873774-Acne-A-Clean-Face-Step-1-in-a-12-Step-Program.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/579371-Voice-Care-for-Coaches.html Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:17:39 -0500 By Catherine FranzCoaches rely heavily on their voice to service clients. If youalso give teleclasses or workshops, voice maintenance needs tobe one of their top self-care priorities. This information alsoapplies to singers, speakers, or sales professionals.During flu and cold season, vocal cords become highly sensitizedand need as much care as a valuable instrument. Think of yourvoice, and we should, as an expensive, rare violin. If you weregoing to play the violin the next day -- same relation... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/579371-Voice-Care-for-Coaches.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/514548-Health-is-Not-What-You-Think.html Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:25:36 -0500 What is health? Everyone wants this thing called health, and yetmost people have never thought about what their target ofhealth actually looks like. If you and your family werehealthy, what would it be like? It is like this: Imagine you areshooting a bow and arrow at a definite target and you have noidea what the target is. What do you think the chances are thatyou will hit the target? Not very good. Knowing what the targetis dramatically increases the chances of you hitting the target.Everyone ... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/514548-Health-is-Not-What-You-Think.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/237983-Chocolate-and-heart-health-fact-or-fallacy.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:04:28 -0500 Wouldnt it be wonderful if chocolate and heart health went handin hand. However, there is so much information lately about thehealth benefits of chocolate that it is only natural that peopleget confused.It is true, that if people only ate pure cocoa, then there mightbe heart health benefits. The problem is that most people eatprocessed chocolate bars containing sugar, corn syrup,hydrogenated oils, dairy cream not to mention other baddiescontained in some of those tasty fillings. Some of these ad... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/237983-Chocolate-and-heart-health-fact-or-fallacy.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/466678-Acne-An-Introduction.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:41:25 -0500 Acne is the most common skin disorder. Over of Americans age - have acne. Over Americans age - will have acneat one time or the other.If ignored, acne can become infected, create scars, andpockmarks that become permanent on your face. I don't want thisto happen to you, so I have written a series of articles on howto clear your acne. Acne Is a DiseaseAcne is a disease called seborrhea or seborrheic dermatitis. Itoccurs when the sebaceous glands, under your skin, becomecontaminated with oily ... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/466678-Acne-An-Introduction.html http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/250939-My-Health-Secrets-May-Work-For-You.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:44:06 -0500 Let me pre-amble this article with a statement I have made atleast a couple of times in other health-related articles ofrecent vintage. We are all unique individuals, each chemicallydifferent from one another, even though many of us are closeenough to another that we can generally group ourselves intoseveral similar groupings. Therefore, what works well for oneperson will probably work as well for everyone in that generalgrouping, will work but not as well for another generalgrouping, will do no... http://www.intlhealthcareprofessions.org/250939-My-Health-Secrets-May-Work-For-You.html