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My body is just breaking down real fast for some reason. Bowels are very weak and gassy (which it doesnt help with self esteem) and if the bowels is fine, Nervous system shuts down and I get nervous, dry throat (self esteem affected also).

Everyday is a suicidal for me, very negative no matter how much positive you give to world, some of them has much negativity to bring any body down. Which affected me badly in my health.

Been through alot of test= blood, ultrasound, xray, homeopath, chemical medication and herbal medication…

So how do you feel when you go to work everyday, does it feels like this? I just dont know what else to do.

Please serious answers only. Jokes will be reported. sorry.

Im trying to lose weight, but exercise and eating heathy doesnt seem to help. Until recently i was riding to work (10kms) in the morning, and having salad sandwidges on ‘health’ bread…
even doing this, i still didnt even lose 1kg.

I only stopped this because i tore a ligiment in my ankle…

Should I use herbal stuff to help?

Any suggestions on what i should try would be appreciated
Im only 18… and enjoy What health????

why do you think im trying to lose weight?

Contributed by: (www.india-herbs.com) There is no hard and fast answer to how much a person should weigh in order to be healthy. But, women need to be concerned about weight because it can and does affect overall health. Obesity, or being overweight, can result in premature death and can contribute to many problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, cancer, breathing problems, arthritis, and problems with pregnancy, labor and delivery. The first, and best, thing to do is to talk with your health care provider about your weight. Together, you can talk about what a healthy weight is for you, based on your height, build (bone size, amount of muscle) and age. You can also use a tool called the Body Mass Index (BMI) to give you a pound range for a healthy weight. You take your weight and height and see where you fall on the BMI table for adults (see below). There is also a handy BMI calculator at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s web site (see resources at the end of this FAQ). Some general guidelines for losing weight safely are: • Eat fewer calories. The best formula for losing weight is to decrease the number of calories you get while increasing your physical activity every day. Depending on how active you are, you may need between 1500 — 2500 calories a day. A safe plan is to eat 300 to 500 fewer calories a day to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week. • Lose weight slowly. It is best to aim for losing 1/2 to 2 pounds a week. By …

Many Westerners are fascinated with Chinese teas. In the old times, European explorers came to China looking for teas, spices and silk. Now, some myths about tea still remain in the Western world. For all practical purposes, tea is just a cup of water with something dissolved to make a different…

www.BestEnergyHealing.com Ayurvedic medicine is probably the most ancient current alternative therapy treatment method. Historical records brings out that ayurveda is a 4000 year-old technique of restorative healing that has originated from India. The healing methods in ayurvedic medicine feature herbs dependent on entire body type, natural treatment plans and diet. This method of healing places corresponding emphasis on the mental, physique and spirit and strives to bring back the inherent harmony of a human being. Ayuvedra is a Sanskrit phrase that suggests “The Science of Lifespan.” The Sanskrit term is constructed of two underlying words “ayur” implying “life and “veda”, which means “knowledge”. In structural terms, ayurveda views the human body system to be composed of 5 primary components water, fire, space, air and earth. A human being is perceived to be a miniature of nature. In contrast to the majority of other alternative natural healing therapies and remedies, ayurvedic medicine takes into consideration exactly how the time period of the day and the season can have an consequence to human health. One of the principal goals in ayurvedic procedure is the elimination of any indigestible toxins in the human body. Most of Ayurvedic medicine treats are done with a blend of different herbs and other organic substances and foods. The utilization of herbal blends that have been clinically studied and are presently confirmed via scientific diagnostic tests, is what …

I care more about how my hair will feel, smell and look than the health of it and the ingredients (those are just extras), but is it any good or am I better off with something like Herbal Essences or Tresemme? I also straighten my hair a lot. Would I be better off using a leave in cream heat protection or a spray?

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