ALCOHOLIC AND OPIATE TREATMENT PATIENTS

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Health for the addicted person is many times considered a liability. Whether your concern is health for an opiate addiction, alcohol addiction, methadone addiction or some other addiction, your health should be considered an asset in steps toward recovery. Your health should be your greatest asset.

By putting drugs in your body you are making toxic investments in to your most valuable asset, your health. Think for a moment about the health issues that may arise from an addiction problem. You may develop any of the following as consequences of drug abuse or use: HIV, Hepatitis C, skin problems, liver problems, tooth decay, bone problems, venereal diseases and a myriad of other health issues. more…

AUSTRALIAN BLUE CYPRESS, THE ABORIGINAL SKIN CARE SECRET

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Blue cypress (Callitris intratropica) is in the cypress family of essential oils. It is a slow-growing native Australian cypress tree, exclusive to tropical Australia. We get this oil through steam distillation of the leaves and wood of the tree. Once a blue cypress tree has been harvested it does not re-grow.

This compact tree with blue-green foliage grows in the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Queensland, where it is widespread in coastal and inland areas in zones of higher rainfall. At maturity, the tree reaches heights of 80 feet, its branches spreading to 30 feet at the base. The male cones grow in clusters of three, about 1cm long. The rounded female cones grow to 1.5cm across. Traditionally the Australian Aborigines knew of the amazing skin moisturizing properties of Blue Cypress for thousands of years; they used it to protect their skin from the harsh desert climate. In aromatherapy circles, the oil is sometimes referred to as the “ABC” essential oil – “Australian Blue Cypress”. more…

HEALTH ADVANTAGE INSURANCE

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Are those people who have health insurance healthier than those who don’t?

There are people who go through life managing their health properly through nutrition and exercise. They clearly have a health advantage; insurance plays absolutely no role in keeping them healthy. more…

BACK TO HEALTH

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The movement to restore some of the world’s great wetlands to their natural place in the ecosystem has already produced some encouraging results. Both wildlife and humans, thanks to the efforts of many in landscaping streams, can once more enjoy the bounty of Mother Nature’s wetlands.

Landscaping streams requires a commitment to working hard over a long period. It also requires an investment in the proper supplies. If you are involved in landscaping streams first find areas the remaining healthy areas along those streams, and record the kinds of plants growing there. A good way to accurately record the plants indigenous to the stream is with a sketch of the healthy stream banks. With drawings of plants, you can go to a local nursery which carries local wild flowers and native plants, and buy a selection to use in landscaping streams in the area. Buy native plants to use when landscaping streams whenever possible; they are perfectly adapted to the area, and will thrive and spread. more…

LOSE WEIGHT WATCH THOSE PORTION SIZES

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New study findings suggest that controlling portion sizes may be the fastest route to weight loss. The research shows that the “direct route to losing weight is to constantly control your portions,” study author Dr. Everett E. Logue, of Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio, told Reuters Health.

Study participants were categorized into stages for five target behaviors: portion control, decreasing dietary fat, increasing intake of fruits and vegetables, increasing planned exercise and increasing physical activity. more…

Virgin Island Health

ISLAND VACATION

If you are planning a vacation on an island, you should remember that all that glitters is not gold. An island can be full of surprises but many times, they are quite unpleasant. Spending your vacation on an island can risk your health and your pocket. So read on to know everything you need to know about island vacations.

The first thing we are going to explore is an island’s fauna. Islands are known to preserve their nature, and for this reason we may encounter some of the most fearsome beasts on them. For example, Ilha de Queimada Grande, in Brazil is packed of deadly venomous snakes, called Golden Lancehead. more…