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The dietary habits adopted by developed countries over the last centuries are largely responsible for many of the chronic diseases that are now commonplace in Western society. Diseases such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer of the colon are virtually unheard of among the few hunter-gatherer populations still remaining in the world. The stone age diet is based on the foods that our hunter-gatherer ancestors would have eaten before they became farmers. Even over the last fifty years, our food has drastically changed. Where once our food was made up of simple, natural foods with minimal added ingredients, our food now contains a multitude of different ingredients. Often it can be hard to even find modern-day food that does not contain some form of milk or wheat, which are common triggers in food allergies, and this leads to people eating the same ingredients every day and often at every single meal. The stone age diet is nutritionally balanc

Your arthritis is flaring up again and you immediately go to the medicine cabinet and pop a painkiller. After an hour you might not feel a thing but did you cause more future pain than relief? The answer to that question is complicated but more often than not; the answer is Yes, you did cause more harm than good! But, you are part of the almost 40 million arthritic victims who might be using painkillers to treat their arthritis. So let me ask you? Have you used a painkiller in the last week to treat the pain from a hurting joint? Has your doctor ever prescribed a painkiller for your arthritic pain? Are you wondering if taking these synthetic medications might become a lifetime pattern? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, you should know that you can cure arthritis naturally and throw away the painkillers that might be causing more future pain than relief. And you could do that in less than three weeks.  The Problem with Painkillers  Personally, I believe painki

Here's something you've probably heard of before.... Women's fitness goals are different from men's.... How different ? You may ask.  Just wait until you see what I'm going to show you....

One of the best ways to start out your new year is to make a self-assessment list. Don't focus on what you may have failed to accomplish in the last 12 months. It's unimportant and can be self-defeating. Rather, look at where you want to be and use tiny steps to get there. I'll give you an example: Although there's always room for improvement, I see myself as somewhat content with my life the way things are. It is, of course difficult to think of anything else when there are real issues to be discussed. We all have to deal with problems from time to time. Whatever they may be, these challenges are all a part of growing up. Modern psychology has taught (or conditioned) us to "get in touch with our inner child". Hogwash. Here's a challenge: Try telling your mortgage lender that you missed last month's payment because you needed to explore your fascination with dollies, so you blew off making the payment. or Explain to your kids that there are no groceri

People want to be and stay healthy, but global healthcare costs are soaring.   This has created a staggering number of people desperately seeking low-cost alternative treatment options. Alternative medicine has generated controversy in many medical academic circles.  Photo by  practicalowl  on  Foter.com  /  CC BY-NC For some people, the very word "alternative" conjures up images of risky, unproven experimental treatments that are potentially hazardous to the general public. The most common methods of alternative or complementary therapies include herbs, supplements, and fringe therapies found outside of conventional medical applications. Unusual concoctions come with the territory of "alternative treatments". However, some alternative methods unintentionally raise questions regarding their safety and effectiveness.

Those of you that follow this blog regularly will probably recall my original "Basics Series". I brought that series out for the benefit of my new readers who may have been unfamiliar with herbal therapies. Here is the link to part 1.   The other parts, of course, are available via archives, table of contents (TOC), and internal blog search. Feel free to read and share them.  This brings me to my newest series which is simply titled "The Basics 2". My previous series was in three parts. I'm not sure if I'll make this series quite that long (or longer), but I wanted to provide you with some additional content on the subject. Once again, feel free to share and read....

In response to one of my recent articles , a frequent reader, Janina Odell commented asking about how to deal with dry, brittle hair. I gave her a recipe in my response that should help her out. This got me thinking though, how many other people have the same issue?  So I did some research.

It's berry season in many parts of the world folks! Not only are there delicious many varieties of berries available now but they are all very good for you. Come with me as I take you on a delectable and nutritious tour through some of these great choices!

Hello everyone my name is Cierra Mgirl. I was invited to post here by Kurt M. I appreciate the opportunity to post about Health and Beauty related articles. I want to reach out to you and talk to you guys about some of my own personal health and beauty tips. You may have heard of some of these tips and tricks I want to share with you. Some tips you may not know about. My goal is to make you feel good and look good. Whether you want to look great for a party or just want to freshen up before a meeting, there are many tips to get your hair to look great and give your confidence a real boost.

I've got some more historical stuff for you guys to enjoy & ponder. Directly (of course) from StumbleUpon. These are some rare photos compiled from a really cool website called yes emails(dot)com.  You can see pictures like: "The Beatles" before they became stars, The first commercially-made computer, Google in its early days, and so much more. I stumbled upon it here  . Check it out & give me your thoughts on it.  Photo Credit: clipartpal.com   Like what you're reading? I knew you would! Get instant access to all future KurtMIND updates! Join The Health Revolution!! Sign up using our sign-up options in the "Followers" box to the right! Get the RSS feed too! Don't get left behind! "Your Health Is Your Wealth!!"

Whenever the word "overweight" is used in a conversation (or an article like this one) our minds tend to conjure up images of extremely rotund individuals that may tip scales in excess of 300 pounds or more.  Or worse, a cartoonish depiction of that same individual. Both images are stereotypical and clearly do not fit the medical definition of obesity .   

Every year, millions of people commit to losing weight by exercising. Perhaps you've even made a promise to add more exercise into your day.  Your day-to-day routine may keep you from staying with a program for longer than a few weeks or months. Sometimes you may even get bored with the routines. This can keep you from shedding a single pound and in some cases even cause you to gain additional unwanted weight.  If you dread the very thought of exercise, take a look at these tips.  Time to change tactics this year, time to fool your body into exercise.

Economic factors can greatly affect your ability to follow a healthy diet. Let's face it, eating a low fat, low carbohydrate diet can be costly. Food prices world wide are now at at an all time high. Organic farmers everywhere are feeling the pinch as they now find themselves having to pay more for feed and suitable natural soil treatments for planting. This equals into higher costs at the market for consumers globally. For example, what used to cost 15-20% of monthly wages has now gone up to an average of 40-60%. Believe it or not, these staggering figures are quickly becoming a reality for many people. It is solely up to the individual to make informed choices about their health in order to ensure longevity. These days, it is only a matter of time when one will ultimately have to make a substitution of a lower quality food in place of a higher quality food. If you are ever faced with that decision, vitamin supplements are a great back up source, as they will

Everyone knows that the human body requires a certain amount of vitamins and minerals daily to function properly and remain healthy. A well balanced diet can supply your body with the nutrients it needs.Various health problems and disorders may arise if your diet does not supply your body with the vitamins it needs. The symptoms of vitamin deficiency will normally present themselves when the lack of vitamins is at an advanced level.

Modern Medicine vs Traditional Methods Physicians and other medical professionals are very beneficial to society as a whole, but what happens when trendy doctoring merely will not work? It is a known reality that antibiotics have saved many lives over the years. However, a recent resurgence of "classic" viruses and germs are proving to be extraordinarily resistant to applied medical therapies. Antibiotics are largely ineffective against them. Mainstream doctors are currently recommending natural therapies to treat both minor symptoms and chronic conditions. Dietary modification, for example, has become a key weapon against illnesses that would have needed in depth prescription drug treatment a generation ago.

Today's post will not be about health ( just temporary, folks.. ). Instead I wanted to share something with you that is historically significant & quite amazing to hear. For the record, I am a member of the StumbleUpon community (under the moniker of vegasr0x ). I absolutely enjoy what you are are able to do while on this social site.

Why Natural Therapies Work Natural therapies found in alternative medicine are considerably older than Western treatments such as invasive surgical techniques and antibiotics. Numerous experts theorize that herbal remedies and Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, may have existed for more than five millenia. One of the principal goals of natural healing is to completely break the cycle of dependency and allow people to have more control over their lives. Physicians and other medical professionals are very beneficial to society as a whole, but what happens when modern doctoring simply does not work? It is a known fact that antibiotics have saved millions of lives over the years. However, a recent resurgence of "old" viruses and germs are proving to be extremely resistant to conventional therapies. Antibiotics are no longer effective against them.

Standard Treatment Regimen If you become ill, you'll naturally visit the doctor, get a diagnosis done and be given a prescription. You take the medication as prescribed, and hopefully, you will be cured. If additional symptoms develop, you'll be prescribed medication for those health issues as well. Each symptom gets its own medication and if those symptoms create additional issues...you get the idea. This is how modern health care works these days - an endless cycle of diagnosis and prescription. If it were suggested that you simply get garden herbs and roots for medicine, you may dismiss this recommendation as utter rubbish.

Hello everyone, I wanted to make an announcement about a new project I have been dedicating a considerable amount of time to recently. Regular readers will no doubt recall my alluding to this in a recent comment I made.

Getting a bad rap about your diet ? Here's a good rap for you!*                               *WARNING: VIDEO CONTAINS SOME HARSH LANGUAGE*