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If you think you are ill, tired, have bad skin, are achy, hurt or have digestion troubles, then you might need to clean your body and get rid of poisons using a natural method of detoxification.

Detoxification is a method of removing and ridding the system of toxic substances. These poisons might originate from food, your surroundings, as well as other chemicals that result in an unusual malfunction of our bodies. Without proper system cleansing, toxins can adversely impact the whole anatomical and cellular structure. The kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymphatic system and skin also work to rid the body of toxins. But if the body’s organs are compromised, toxins won’t be adequately filtered out. (more…)

Phobia sounds like such a funny word, but to sufferers of this disorder it strikes fear into their very souls. Understanding phobias is important, join me as I delve into the world of phobias.

What are phobias and do they truly provide a cause for concern? Often people will say that they are afraid of something, but how does that translate into what is a medical condition? (more…)

Many people think they have to do complicated things to attain good or at least better, health. To tell the truth, if you organize properly, living REALLY well is easy. The problem is society doesn’t support easy, as well as healthy living, so you have to take responsibility (yikes!) for your health and well being.
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I arrived in Montreal around suppertime on November 3nd, a small town girl dazzled by the big city lights, wondering what what the North American Symposium on Empowerment was all about. As I prowled around the next day with my tape recorder in hand, I sought out someone to interview. The first person I talked to was Sebastian Maltais, a communication agent for the symposium. “What do you hope to achieve with this conference?” I quizzed. He replied, “We want to promote the values of empowerment … have people share their experiences. “How many people are here?” I asked. “About 400.” Sebastian replied. That night a lavish banquet was held and the guest of honor was the Minister of Health and Social Services for Quebec, who promised more help for psychiatric survivors.
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I have been thinking about our reluctance to share negative feelings or sometimes, even acknowledge they exist. Also, so many of us feel we need to keep these feelings in, because otherwise, we are being self absorbed or self-centered.

Well, how about thinking of it as not being self centered, but being “self caring”. Don’t feel that you are feeling sorry for yourself. A friend I have recently met, with a chronic illness herself, expresses this as “entitlement to grief”. I love that, because they are our feelings, and even ones that are born of sadness and grief, we are entitled to them. It is important to feel these emotions. Feelings of anger, hurt, fear, frustration, and even just simply sadness, get buried deep within us, because we feel they are inappropriate to talk about or share with others. This issue comes up from time to time at our support group here, as well as at an online MS support group I facilitate.
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Can a multivitamin supplement make up for a poor diet? The answer is just a click away. While you’re there, don’t forget to check out “This Week’s Tip”–it will help you get on the road to healthier eating!
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There are many different products available that claim to whiten teeth. The problem, then, is to decide which product or method whitens teeth the fastest. Although many of these products are safe to use, some contain ingredients that can be harmful to your teeth in the long run because they damage the enamel. Strips, trays and products that you paint onto your teeth are the three main types of teeth whitening products on the market. According to research, paint-on tooth whitening products normally work much faster than strips, and results with trays follow closely behind. But the majority of people find trays to be uncomfortable. It’s often nearly impossible for people who have a strong gag reflex to use tray whitening systems. These people and others can purchase tooth whitening strips at most drugstores and department stores. These will help brighten your smile, even though they usually take a little longer to do the job than paint-on products. Performing the whole at-home whitening process usually takes approximately fifteen minutes per day and when done properly, can produce amazing results. (more…)