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Nordic
Walking:
Nordic
Walking is something that I frequently came across during
my ski trips to Austria. It is very popular there but
I didn't properly investigate it until I returned after
a trip in March 2007......
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Antioxidants:
Antioxidants
are molecules that slow or prevent the oxidation of other
chemicals.
Oxidation is a redox chemical reaction that transfers
electrons from a substance to an oxidizing agent......
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Arthritis:
There
are different forms of arthritis; each has a different
cause. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis
(degenerative joint disease) is a result of trauma to
the joint, infection of the joint, or age. .....
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The
Digestive System:
The
Digestive system is something that we have all had issues
with at some stage or another. It is a very detailed and
complex system incorporating both hollow and solid organs
starting from the mouth and ending at the anus...... more
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Diabetes:
Diabetes
is becoming increasingly common. Where once it used to
be associated with the elderly, is it now effecting the
young due to diet and lifestyle......more
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The
Spine:
Acute
back pain is considered to be something that can be cured
between 3 days and 6 weeks, with or without treatment.
Chronic back pain, however, is where the symptoms or pain
last from 3 months to a year or more.......more
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The
Importance of a hobby:
It
is very easy to not have one, and it can be difficult
to know how or where to start with one. But the effort
has to be made, and I have yet to meet somebody who has
regretted the bother of trying. more
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The
Human Heart:
The
heart is an incredible powerful organ. In an average lifetime,
the heart beats more than two and a half billion times
without ever pausing to rest. It is made of cardiac muscle
which unlike other muscle in the body, never gets tired.....
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How
the body uses fats:
Hunger
pains, hormone production, protection against eye disease,
prevention of Liver disease, heat generator, organ cushion,
are just some of the many vital uses Fats have in the
body...... more
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Counselling:
There are many different schools
of counselling out there, but they all have the same fundamental
objective - to help. There are many more reasons why somebody
may want to attend a Counsellor and it is becoming increasingly
popular in Ireland today...... more
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Achieving
our goals:
We all have them at some stage throughout
our lives, some are big some are small, some are easily
obtainable while others can be that bit more difficult.
But I believe they are important and can help keep us
positive and focused..... more
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Water:
Water, water, water. We are constantly
being told how good it is for us... if only it tasted
a bit better. But it really is worth while appreciating
just how necessary and beneficial water is...... more
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Smoking:
Giving
up smoking is something that I would imagine every smoker
has thought about at one stage of their lives. A vast
majority I am sure have probably tried to quit at least
once. We all know how dangerous they are to our health,
but if you need a reminder while you are trying to quit,
why not print of the following and stick it somewhere
where you are most likely to want to light up..... more
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Zen Habits
A
truly wonderful website
National Register
of Reflexologists (Ireland)
Holisto
Ireland's
Holistic Directory
BBC
Science,
Humanbody section.
World Massage Forum
The
global community for touch professionals
Colour
Therapy
Very
informative website all about colour
Irish Complementary Health
Irish
based Health website.
The National Geographic's Human Body
A
Mind of its Own
By: Cordelia Fine
'Don't
Sweat the Small Stuff'.
Series By: Richard Carlson Ph.D
'The
Integrated Health Bible'
By: Dr Mosaraf Ali
"Body"
The complete Human -
How it grows, How it Works and How to keep it Healthy and
Strong
By: National Geographic
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