Get help, advice and information on all your Health and Fitness issues. http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/help.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:52:39 GMT en The Difference Between Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy is the clinical term used to describe treatment with a trained professional hypnotherapist. This is typically used to treat a specific problem such as shyness, smoking cessation, or weight loss. Hypnotherapy is usually done in a practice office with deliberate planning and treatment. Often hypnosis is done in conjunction with other treatments to solve a person's problem. Hypnosis is the looser term for the same thing; however, it usually involves non-scientific treatment. This can include self-hypnosis at home, and hypnosis for entertainment purposes. The image of hypnosis has been abused for entertainment purposes for a long time, which has damaged the reputation of a reliable and helpful tool. Once the stigma of hypnosis has gone away, the true benefit will come into view. Hypnosis: What Is It? People tend to either fully believe in hypnosis - or they do not. Rightfully, before you can claim to not believe in hypnosis, you need to fully understand what it is, and what it is not. There is a lot of misinformation out there on the topic of hypnosis. People think that they have to give up all control of themselves when being hypnotised. That is not true. You retain complete control of yourself. Hypnosis is a normal, natural state of mind that is achieved by many in everyday activities. For example, remember the last time you were engaged in a good book? That relaxed, focused mind-body connection is similar to hypnosis. Add a trained, professional guide that offers suggestions, and you have a snapshot of a hypnosis session. When you are hypnotised, your mind is still in control. You remain in the hypnotised state because you want to be there. The power of your mind is being used in hypnotherapy, facilitated by the guide. A seasoned professional can lead the trance a specific way, which is helpful when trying to pinpoint a specific problem. Think of hypnosis as a type of meditation - only with a guide. Because of the http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/92262_Hypnotherapy_-_What_Is_It__How_It_Can_Help.html Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:44:30 GMT Do you know what the negative calorie diet is all about? If you do not know what it is, it is one of the most revolutionary diets in the health and wellness industry. Weight loss enthusiasts are hyped about the negative calorie diet. Let us explore how the negative calorie diet works. Firstly, the negative calorie diet works on the fact that if you fine tune your bodys natural digestive system to work harder, you wont need to enroll yourself in a gym for an extreme exercise routine. Not only do you not need to work like crazy, you will no longer need to grow hungry in order to cut down on all your unwanted fats in order to become slimmer, healthier, more fit and look better in the process! How the negative calorie diet does NOT work is by taking food away from your diet totally unlike conventional methods. It is pointless to try and starve yourself to death. As a matter of fact, it is one of the worst things you can do if you want to lose weight. You will be losing precious muscles that will help y ou to burn fat and you will wind up even fatter than before! The negative calorie diet works by replacing your primary foods with stuff that do not induce high levels of thermo genesis. What thermo genesis means that the generation or production of heat by means of physiological or biochemical processes with those foods that do induce it. The moment you start to incorporated the right kinds of food into your diet and make them part of your daily life by making a dominant part of your daily diet, you can eat happily and you will never feel hungry as well as gain the benefits of losing weight. Results confirm that for the average person, the negative calorie diet helps someone to lose one to three points in a week! A very good improvement indeed. http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/92127_Negative_Calorie_Diet_Food_Review_-_Does_It_Help_To_Lose_Weight.html Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:45:35 GMT Maintaining a beautiful and healthy smile often requires a lot of work, a person needs to maintain good health habits which will prevent the formation of bacteria which causes tooth decay, cavities and other complications but it doesn't end there, a regular checkup must be performed once every six months. This dental checkup will help remove small portions of food which may be trapped between your teeth, this portions of food cannot be removed by simply flossing and brushing and if you left them there they will start to decompose and will definitely cause bad breath and even gum diseases. Today we're going to talk about foods which actually help you promote dental health by supplying all the minerals and compounds which are body needs in order to build healthy teeth, let's go ahead and talk about them: Calcium In order to have strong and healthy teeth you need a regular intake of calcium, posting can be found in foods such as milk (diary products), sardines, rice drinks, fortified cereals, canned s almon and dark green leafy vegetables. Vitamin C It has been estimated that nearly 1000 mg of vitamin C are needed on a daily basis in order to prevent diseases such as gingivitis which is the first stage of a serious gum disease which causes stroke, diabetes and even Alzheimer's. Vitamin D This is a vitamin which is crucial for those people over the age of 40, this because as we grow older our bodies don't absorb as much calcium as it did 20 years ago. You can find vitamin D in milk, fortified rice and soy beverages, margarine, salmon and our bodies can produce it after being moderately exposed to sunlight. Fluoride This is a key element for good healthy teeth, in the US authorities which are in charge of supplying the city with water have approved the use of fluoride to "enhance" water because it promotes dental health and it is harmless to people. http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/90654_Helpful_Foods_Vitamins_And_Minerals_Which_Help_You_Keep_Your_Teeth_Healthy.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:14:48 GMT Being afraid of the dentist is justifiable to a certain extent, in the past few decades until procedures have come a long way from what they were, but much fear dental drill is being tried to be replaced with other tools which are fiendlier, air abrasion tools as well as painless plasma needles are excellent tools which progress to eliminate the use of the much fear dental drill. Sedation dentistry has also become quite popular because of the fact that help patients can go to the dentist had a complex procedure done to them without feeling any pain at all because most of the time it will be asleep, some dentist will even go as far as using laughing gas or drugs which are given to people in order to manage their insomnia, when it comes to laughing gas and related drugs the patient may even not have the slightest memory of what really happened, some may even question whether or not they went through the procedure they were supposed to. The point we're trying to make here is that in this day and age the d entist should no longer be feared nor should we encourage or nurture our children to fear the dentist. It has been proven that the emotions such as fear are learned, in other words we are not born with the ability to sense fear, this is the main reason why a baby would have no problem crawling towards a snake and actually grabbing it, as that very same baby grows older he or she will start learning from the apartment and the people that surround him or her. This analogy is meant to illustrate one point which is that children are afraid of the dentist because their parents are afraid of the dentist. A few years ago (2006) an eight-year-old girl died because she had developed such phobia of the dentist that she absolutely refuse to open her mouth even to eat. What is amazing is that such age her mother couldn't convince her that the dentist was not to be feared and that any pain that she would feel will quickly go away. The little girl had to undergo a simple tooth extraction but because of her fears th http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/90580_Educating_Children_To_Help_Them_Control_Their_Fear_Of_The_Dentist.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:08:38 GMT When you share your eating tips with others you are involved in a community of people who are interested in eating healthy. It can be a great benefit to you to receive the healthy tips and give you some information you may not have been aware of. It is just as helpful to give the tips to others. This helps you to stay on track and provide others with the information you have gathered. We all know we should eat healthy for a longer and better quality life, but sometimes it is hard to stay on track. When you begin sharing your healthy eating tips with others you are able to keep the tips and suggestions in your mind at all times. Many people participate in recipe sharing and offer up their best healthy recipes to their families and friends. When you are doing this you are able to keep the health tips firmly planted in your mind at all times. It is hard to be giving out the best healthy eating tips and not follow them yourself. You will feel like a hypocrite if you suggest a healthier way to eat t o someone else and then dont follow your own advice. When you share recipes with your friends and family you will be more inclined to stick to your eating plan and start eating healthy. Plus you will have the added bonus of receiving healthy recipes that your friends and family find. You can look online for some great forums of people who are sharing recipes and healthy eating tips if you dont have anyone to share recipes with. It is a great opportunity to find out what others are doing to keep on the healthy track. You also have a great chance to vent your frustration at how difficult it is to keep healthy eating habits. And learn some great pointers that others have found to work for them. These forums are a great source of moral support for those who are dieting or just trying to eat healthier. There are some great books available with a number of recipes that you can add to your recipe organizer for healthy eating. Check out your local library and try some of these recipes out before you http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/89688_Sharing_Healthy_Eating_Tips_With_Others_Can_Help_You.html Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:18:27 GMT It is helpful for those who suffer from diabetes to find and relate to others in the same situation. You are able to share experiences and advice from those who know what you are going through. Get the experience off your chest and let others share your experience. You may also be helping others in their situation. When you are dealing with diabetes you might need some support for the emotions you may be feeling. It is perfectly normal for you to feel overwhelmed and a little depressed over your diagnosis. Taking advantage of online diabetes forums can help you ease some of the feeling of being alone that you might be experiencing. Some people believe that when they are diagnosed with diabetes that they face a life of sacrifice and suffering, once you are in contact with others who are managing their illness you will see that this is far from the truth. It is important for you to get the diabetes support that you need when you are newly diagnosed. You will need to take charge of your life and your illness and begin to do the things that you must to keep yourself healthy and strong. The diabetes community welcomes questions from newly diagnosed diabetes patients and will help you on your road to a strong and healthy life. Take advantage of the forums and people who are willing to help you in managing diabetes. It can be very helpful for you to share your experience with the illness to help you get the emotions out. You will find that there are many people who probably have had the same experience that you did. This is a great comfort when you see how well rounded and happy these people are. It will give you hope for your future and how you can manage your diabetes care. It is very empowering to know that ultimately you are in charge of your illness not the other way around. You will need to gather all of the information on nutrition and the support communities are a great source of information. You will find recipes and ways of integrating your new lifestyle into the one that the res http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/89684_Sharing_Experiences_With_Others_Can_Help_You_Cope_With_Diabetes.html Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:57:14 GMT As awareness of the health risks associated with being overweight continues to grow, body fat weight scales are in high demand. For people concerned about their weight and overall health, body fat weight scales are popular items in todays market, and for good reason. Body fat weight scales will help calculate and track your body composition, BMI (Body Mass Index), weight, and body fat percentage. We specifically carry state-of-the-art body fat weight scales in our inventory so you can rely on their durability and accuracy. If youre committed to improving your health through exercise and adhering to a disciplined diet, then body fat weight scales are for you. And it goes without saying that if youre a nutritionist, dietitian, trainer, or even a physical therapist, body fat weight scales will be critical additions to your practice. Put simply, theres just nothing at all worth the risk of being overweight. Beyond the health risks associated with obesity, being overweight can increase your chances of acquiring the following: http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/84195_Body_Fat_Weight_Scales_Help_Calculate__Track_Your_Body_Fat_Composition.html Sun, 06 Apr 2008 06:18:43 GMT Acne And Hygiene Products. A Basic Introduction To Fighting Acne Acne is among the more common diseases of the skin and is prevalent amongst teenagers and grownups. There are numerous products accessible to address acne, a few of which are common to personal hygiene. http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/84053_Acne_And_Hygiene_Product_To_Help_You_Live_A_Better_Lifestyle.html Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:36:28 GMT Losing weight is not just about cutting calories and exercising like crazy. Losing weight requires a permanent lifestyle change. It is not realistic to think that while you are dieting, you eat exactly what you should and exercise 5 days a week, then after reaching your goal completely turn your back on what got you to your goal in the first place. Establishing a healthy view on your lifestyle and making permanent changes will set you up for success for a lifetime! http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/82903_Simple_Tips_To_Help_You_Lose_And_Maintain_Your_Weight.html Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:26:39 GMT There is a popular belief that fish eaters are brainy and beautiful. In fact, its often observed that people who live in the unpolluted coastal regions have doe shaped eyes, radiant skin and a sharp brain. Many people have researched on this occurrence and attributed the cause to the heavy intake of fish in the diet. Fresh fish diet has a lot of benefits; however for people living away from the coast, fish oil is equally beneficial. Fish oil supplements are rich in omega3 fatty acids which are quite beneficial in reducing allergies, inflammation and joint pain. Docosehexaenoic (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic (EPA) are long chained fatty acids which cannot be found in any other source. This may be part of the reason fish oil supplements have become popular as well an increase in research. Lets examine the advantages of taking fish oil supplements in detail: http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/82309_Fish_Oil_Supplements_May_Help_With_Allergies_Inflammation_And_Joint_Pain_In_Man_And_His_Best_Friend.html Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:55:03 GMT Most people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome are first introduced to an anti-spasmodic drug when they are initially diagnosed. However, you could have received a low dosage of an anti-diarrhea medication or antidepressant instead. To be honest, there are a wide variety of different prescription medications that are available for IBS symptoms. However, the effectiveness of these drugs may vary from one patient to the next. http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/80242_How_Can_Zoloft_Help_With_Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome.html Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:05:12 GMT According to some reports, 90 percent of soldiers returning from Iraq who seek medical treatment do so for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an emotional and psychological reaction to trauma in which a person experiences uncontrollable, frightening audio and visual flashbacks that can overtake him or her during ordinary situations like playing with children or washing a car. PTSD is the fourth-ranking psychiatric disorder in the United States. An estimated 1 out of 8 soldiers who will eventually return from Iraq will suffer from PTSD-most often from having been through multiple deployments and witnessing the carnage left by suicide and roadside bombers. However the soldiers themselves are not the only victims: Family members will also be affected by their soldiers PTSD. Particularly if their soldier avoids social situations and other activities he previously enjoyed. http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/77026_6_Ways_To_Help_Soldiers_Cope_With_Post-traumatic_Stress_Disorders.html Mon, 11 Feb 2008 02:23:52 GMT Green tea is now being touted as a natural remedy for losing weight. It was bound to happen sooner or later, because this herb from Asia has been admired for over 5,000 years as kind of a wonder cure for many ailments. Green tea is mainly grown in China, India and Japan. People in these cultures are well skilled in making the perfect cup of green tea. The higher quality green tea is steeped for no longer than 30 seconds. You can usually make one to three cups with the same tea bag. http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/77006_Green_Tea_And_Weight_Loss_Does_Green_Tea_Help_With_Weight_Loss.html Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:36:43 GMT Modern global society has brought in its wake persistent social evils. The easiest target of social evils has been the youth who are vulnerable to succumbing to various kinds of temptations. As an old adage rightly says - The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces. Quite justifying the truth of the statement the young are taking to drugs and alcohol to temporarily escape from the tension and worries that have become part and parcel of modern day city life. Therefore, it has now become all the more crucial to have drug alcohol testing policies in workplaces to check the growing rate of such erroneous lifestyles. The law weighs down heavily on railway signallers, drivers and all the trackside workers, and the employers if found working under the influence of alcohol. Employers are legally bound not to employ such individuals as their employees. In fact, Network Rail and London Underground exercise stringent rules and regulations on their workers on this issue. To authenticate their employment the workers there have to produce a negative drug test certificate before they begin a new job. http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/75412_How_Drug_Alcohol_Testing_Can_Help_You_-_Basic_Ideas_About_Alcohol_Screening.html Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:25:54 GMT There seems to be a lot of controversy going around lately about whether or not a sauna will help you to burn calories and lose weight. Some people think that the whole thing is just a myth, and some people swear by it. A lot of the sauna manufacturing companies will tell you that saunas definitely help you lose weight and calories, but this information is not as believable coming from someone who wants to sell you their sauna! Some of these companies websites even have so called doctors who will answer any questions you may have about their saunas, but these people are employed by the company, and are still just trying to sell you their sauna. Sitting inside of a hot sauna for any period of time will make you sweat. Sweating releases fluid from your body. The longer you sweat, the more fluid you will lose, and this fluid loss is really the only weight loss that you see from sauna use. Once you are done with the sauna for the day, it is highly recommended that you drink lots of water after youve cooled off. This basically puts the lost fluid right back inside of your body. http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/75204_Does_A_Sauna_Really_Help_You_Burn_Calories_Or_Is_It_A_Myth.html Sat, 26 Jan 2008 22:31:37 GMT Unfortunately, the majority of people do not get the adequate amount of nutrients needed each day supplied through their diet. Additionally, medications that treat cardiovascular concerns can deplete nutrients. Whether consumers are looking to reduce heart disease risk or to treat an existing condition, certain herbs and supplements can make a great difference. The following are the top ten supplement picks for the heart. Coenzyme Q10 has been shown in many studies to treat congestive heart failure and heart arrhythmias. It has also proven to lower blood pressure and prevent oxidation of bad cholesterol. This supplement is best for anyone, especially those with higher heart disease risk. Those people without symptoms should take 50 to 100 milligrams a day, while those people who are taking a statin-class drug or have cardiac symptoms can safely take 100 to 200 milligrams per day. http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/73315_Ten_Vitamin_Supplements_That_Help_Solve_Heart_Health_Puzzle.html Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:46:40 GMT As the holidays approach, you may be feeling a wide array of emotions. The holidays are often marketed as a happy, fun, time. Of course, they can be, but there is also an increased risk of depression around the holidays. Is depression an issue that you are dealing with this holiday season? Whether your depression comes from financial difficulties, too many tasks to be completed in too little time, or family complications, you do not have to suffer in silence any longer. It is important to know that there is help out there, even in the middle of the holiday season. http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/73021_How_Support_Groups_Can_Help_You_With_Depression_This_Holiday_Season.html Sat, 29 Dec 2007 08:51:47 GMT Psoriasis, which has recently become established as a disease of the immune system, is currently thought by medical professionals to be a condition for which no treatment can offer permanent remission while maintaining the patients quality of life. Most treatments today only offer a temporary remission and generate significant side effects, some of which are life threatening. There are new breakthrough formulas available for those who suffer from mild to moderate psoriasis and have clinically proven efficacy and safety. These new formula are rich in growth factors and peptides, which are naturally occurring molecules found in the human body that modulate cell functions. In contrast to the medications that are now prescribed, the active ingredients of herbal remedies for psoriasis are derived from a natural growth factor and peptide-rich source and no side effects related to these types of products have been reported during the clinical studies that have been conducted up to this point. Some growth factors and bioactive peptides inhibit the proliferation and differentiation of T-cells which are involved in the inflammatory process, resulting in the immune systems response. Also, natural growth factors and bioactive peptides can reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines from T-lymphocytes. T-lymphocytes have been demonstrated to be a key element in the inflammatory process of immune-mediated inflammatory disorders, along with the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/72948_Yes_There_Is_Now_Nontoxic_Clinically_Proven_Help_For_Psoriasis.html Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:50:34 GMT Do you want to lose weight? These 15 tips will help you get rid of 10 pounds of unwanted fat. All that you need to do is to pay attention to what you eat. Make sure that you include good tasting, fresh and healthy quality foods. This includes your snacks. Make sure to include plenty of vegetables and fruit. It is not necessary to make to starve yourself. Merely follow these simple tips to lose your first 10 pounds or to give your weight loss regimen a kick start. This plan is both balanced and flexible. You may use this for as long as you wish. http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/72925_15_Tips_To_Help_You_Lose_Weight.html Wed, 26 Dec 2007 09:56:10 GMT In a nutshell, Reiki is a healing art that can help people with various types of physical and emotional healing needs. It involves the healer placing his or her hands on or over the client without actually manipulating any parts of the body. You may have seen similar healing modalities such as healing touch and therapeutic touch. But Reiki is not the same thing. Nor is Reiki the same thing between its practitioners. The oldest and most potent form of Reiki is formally known as The Usui System Of Natural Healing According To Hawayo Takata. It is called this because it was discovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in Japan and was developed by Mrs. Hawayo Takata. Reiki was the word Dr. Usui used to describe his discovery. Since being introduced by Takata to the United States in the 1970s, Reiki has become diluted and intertwined among other healing arts and modalities. Some people have even invented their own styles of Reiki. But what is Reiki, really? How does it work? That is summed up in the word itself. Ki is the word to describe the universal life force that keeps everything alive and in motion. Ki, or chi, is the force that gives your heart the energy to beat, your lungs to breathe, your brain to think, and for you to become inspired. Rei means movement. Thus, we have the practice of moving the life force energy in order to create a healing effect. We all have the ability to do this to some degree. We always feel just a bit better when we hold our ankle for a while after tripping off a curb. A child feels more soothed and happy when we hold our hand over his or her cut finger. In effect, we are moving energy to create healing. The Reiki practitioner is specially attuned to do this in a much more magnified way, and the magnification of the moving force of energy has many implications. It can help a headache to go away. It can help a deep cut heal without scarring. It can help a person concentrate better while studyi http://advice-and.info/Health-and-Fitness/72719_What_Is_Reiki_And_How_Can_It_Help_You_Heal.html Sat, 29 Dec 2007 08:51:49 GMT