How to Quit Smoking We all know and realize the ill effects that smoking causes. Many of us think of quitting it but few succeed. It's not easy to quit, but it's not difficult either. If you have tried quitting earlier and failed, do not be discouraged. Those who have successfully quit smoking have had several failures. If you are serious about quitting smoking then read below to sta... read more »

Receiving a diagnosis of cancer can be devastating. I was diagnosed with stage 1 colon cancer, which I am told is very rare at my age because you do not normally have symptoms until a much later stage and therefore don't usually get a colonoscopy. In my case, I did have symptoms. After two colonoscopies, discussions with my gastroenterologist, oncologist, and colo-rectal surgeon, we dec... read more »

Colonoscopies are Essential for Cancer Screening Colonoscopies are procedures that should be scheduled for everyone over the age of 50 to ensure that there are no pre-cancerous growths in the colon. They should also be scheduled for those individuals who are at risk or have a family history of colon cancer. However, many people are reluctant to schedule a colonoscopy because of the prep work... read more »

Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you, usually after your eyes. If you have a nice and welcoming smile, it is the best way to break the ice and establish a rapport or relationship. But some individuals are ashamed or embarrassed about their smiles, so you rarely see them smile. This makes them seem distant or off-putting. People who rarely smile are most likely ... read more »

Recently read an article in the journal Cancer Prevention Research and learned that although drinking green tea does not prove that it helps to retard the spread of prostrate tumors, it recommends that studying more about a compound in green tea (epigallocatechin-3-gallate or EGCG) is suggested as a possible therapy in the treatment of prostate cancer. The antioxidant compounds that are found... read more »

Not many people that I personally know eat radishes. It might be that when they were younger, they had it in a salad that Mom prepared. Radishes have fresh peppery taste that add a kick to many dishes; pasta or tuna salad and regular salads to name a few. Radishes are also a great source of Vitamin C. Radishes can be cooked or eaten raw. The leaves of the radish plant can also be consumed. Per... read more »

The ancient Chinese people were known for their natural and herbal remedies, especially their use of green tea to help repair the body and soothe the mind. Today, green tea is credited for a variety of health benefits, although many health researchers still say that more studies are needed to understand why green tea reacts the way it does. What is known, however, is that green tea can not hu... read more »

A few weeks ago I wrote two articles on Creationism for anybody interested in what Creationists believe compared to what evolution teaches. It was meant for people interested in learning more about Creationism and not for believers of evolution. I, of course, knew evolutionists would read my article, but I did not expect all the negative comments. I respect their right to believe what they want a... read more »

First the directions for those who have never tried, let alone tasted the taste of real popcorn. Ingredients Vegetable oil Bag of popcorn kernels Melted Butter Red Pepper or Black pepper Seasoning Salt Directions Turn your burner on high and pour two tablespoons of vegetable oil in your pot. Wait for the oil to get hot. Cover the bottom of the pan with enough kernels to hide the b... read more »

Recently my mother-in-law was diagnosed with Kidney Cancer and had to have her kidney removed to prevent it further moving on to her blood stream. She's recovering well now, but leading up to the finding out and removal and now even her recovery has proved to be something the family could have used some advice with. That is why I am writing something here so people can look here if they n... read more »