Category Archive for 'Health'

Scam Fodder on the Nightly News

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

If you want to get an idea where some ideas for scams are hatched, look no further than the nightly news. The biggest stories are the best fodder for scammers. Last year when gas prices soared to over $4 a gallon, it was a huge story. Soon thereafter, ads for water for gas started to [...]

Focusing On Fiber

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

One of the things that disturbs me the most about low-fat, no-fat, low-carb, no-carb diets is that they focus on what you shouldn’t eat. There are some “high protein” diets out there, but they also focus a great deal of energy on what you shouldn’t eat.
I’d like to discuss fiber, something you SHOULD eat, in [...]

Relieving Asthma Symptoms

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

This article comes to you not from a doctor or expert, but from a parent who has seen it first-hand, and lives with it every day. I have spent several years learning every tip and trick I can, and it pleases me to share those with you here. If you have [...]

25 Ways to Look Younger

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Whether you want to look younger or just want to make sure you don’t age prematurely, below is a list of some common as well as lesser known ways to shed the years.

Apply a Retin-A or EGF-based product.
Always apply a moisturizer to your face (but does not contain mineral oil)
Use [...]

Overcoming Performance Anxiety

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

There are various forms of impotence, which is now usually referred to as erectile dysfunction, or just “E.D.”. This article will examine one variant of E.D., which is sometimes known as psychological impotence. And within this variant are even more splinters of causes, and “performance anxiety” is the focus here. This article does not cover [...]

The Simplest Diet Plan

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Can’t see the forest for the trees? Spent countless hours looking for a simple and free weight loss plan? Here is a brief summary of a sensible plan that will ensure weight loss if you follow it, and still provide enough nutrition and calories to keep you satisfied and energetic.
How much to eat
Find out how [...]

Daily Calorie Chart

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Below is a chart to show how many calories the average, low-activity person should need per day to maintain their weight. To reduce your weight, you will need to reduce your calories.
Everyone is different and these numbers should only be used as a guide. If you are a more active or muscular person, you will [...]

Signs You Live With A Meth User

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

I originally wrote a similar article detailing my 15-year life with a meth user. I have yet to post it. While I still plan to post that at some point, I found it too difficult to publish at this point. If you’ve lived with a meth user, you know how emotionally, physically, and mentally draining [...]

Watch Your Fat By Not Watching It

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

Eating a low-fat diet is a no-brainer if you are keeping your calories in check. A filling 300-calorie meal will almost certainly be low in fat. And let’s not forget that fat is not always a bad thing. Diets rich in monounsaturated fats have produced weight loss. My first diet consisted of a peanut butter [...]

How to Shave Your Head

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

As obvious as it sounds, there are people who haven’t shaved their heads who might want a few tips before taking the plunge. My bald head has lured quite a few interested guys who needed a little advice before going for it. And not so obviously – there are a few ways to do it.If [...]