H&B Review of the Aquasana AQ-4000 Countertop Water Filter
This is a must-read product review because you and your family deserve the best and most affordable water pouring out of your faucet. For a minimal investment, you'll ultimately save big and enjoy what we consider the best tasting and healthiest water this side of glacial ice.

A Response to CNN's Health Feature "Don't Let a Hospital Kill You"
Deadly secondary infections one can pick up at a hospital, often termed super bugs, are a scary reality. Here are five tips on how to avoid contracting these infections.

Shattering Bottled Water
Did you know advertising execs for big bottled water companies have been wasting your money and playing you as a fool for years? Stop buying bottled water and start bottling your own.

Men's Healthy Skin Care Products
Men need quality, health-promoting skin care products too. L'Bri offers one particular product, the aloe jelly, which is ideal for treating razor burn.

The Perfect Gift for a Bookworm
Is there a bookworm in your life? Here's a list of some super creative and fun gift ideas that will help you give your friend the perfect present.

Herbal Remedies and Fibromylagia
The nearly ubiquitous muscle and joint pain that is so much a part of fibromaylagia can be maddening if not relieved. And while physicians may prescribe analgesics, many of these aren't effective unless they're combined with other drugs. Herbs may offer relief.

Amazing Cookie Recipe of the Week
This week's recipe is for Carob Almond Cookies.

Crockpot Recipe of the Week
This week's featured crockpot recipe is for Tuna Delight.

Healthy Recipe of the Week
This week's healthy recipe is for Easy Dill Pickles.

What Your Family Gains from Shower Water Filters
If you don't have a shower water filter, then your body is absorbing everything that comes out of the showerhead. These undesirable particles could be anything from relatively harmless sediment to chlorine to heavy metals.

Why Sodium Laurel Sulfate Should Be Avoided
If you look at an ingredient label of a shampoo or conditioner, I would bet you have a 90% chance of seeing Sodium Laurel Sulfate on the label. I would also hazard a guess that the products that contain it will have SLS listed on the label within the top 5 ingredients.

Overview of Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Like chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia is tricky to diagnose and understand. Perhaps you suffer from fibromyalgia-type symptoms or know someone who does.

The Ideal Body Measurements
Tom Venuto writes, "I’m often asked what my body measurements are and/or what are the ideal measurements for a bodybuilder or a classical muscular male physique. Believe it or not, there are actually many formulas for determining the "ideal body proportions.'"

A Baby Who Loves His Teeth Being Brushed?
That's right, the title says it all. You have to see it to believe it!

What's Up with Spring Water and Drinking Water?
From spring water to "fluoridated" water, from distilled to "drinking" water, it can be confusing to decide which one is right for the health and water-conscious person.

Build a Bigger Chest in 3-4 Workouts
Tom Venuto states, "I’m currently on workout 3 of 4 in this pec routine and the results have been so impressive that I decide to write it up for you before I even finish the final workout next week."

Keep Your Kidneys Healthy As You Age
This article provides critical information for everyone who has one or two kidneys. Have you been popping aspirin because some commercial or "doctor" has told you it helps prevent heart attacks? Or do you regularly take cold medication or over-the-counter pain killers? If you have been doing these things, perhaps it's time for a new perspective.

Some Healthy Dried Coconut Recipes
Here are some delicious and healthy recipes that call for dried coconut. It's always best to use fresh dried coconut. Learn where to find some of the highest quality coconut here.

The Detox Bible
If you're ready to remove the toxins, poisons, and excess fat from your body so you can feel clean and healthy inside, The Detox Bible has a program that'll work for you. You'll want to buy this week as we're running a radical sale!

A Complete Water Filter System for Your Countertop
Don't settle for chlorinated, impure water when you can have something much better. A countertop water filter can eliminate most of the impurities in your water.

We Cured our Son's Autism
An older but timely article on how one family cured their son's autism with dietary changes.

The Truth about Natural Skin Care
Don't let yourself be fooled any longer. Companies have been labeling chemical-laden products as "natural" for years. Learn how to identify real natural skin care and get info on a free book that will help you learn to read skin care ingredients.

Fish Oil May Prevent Alzheimer's
In this important article, you'll learn why you should include fish oil in your diet to prevent the later-life devastation of Alzheimer's Disease.

You Don't Have to Guzzle Water All Day!
A March 2008 study reveals no solid evidence for the most popularly claimed health benefits of drinking the commonly recommended eight glasses of eight ounces (8x8) of water each day.

Water Based Skin Care Is Bad
You'll see it as the number one ingredient on many "natural" skin care lines. What can be so bad about water? Read this article and find out why you don't want water based skin care products on your face.

Whole House Water Filters and Smaller Water Filters
If you're caught between a whole house water filter and a smaller, countertop variety, here's why you may want to consider using both.

Dispelling Vaccination Myths
When I first discovered this sobering and enlightening article by Alan Phillips, I knew right away it was a "must" for Health & Beyond Online. Why? Read on and have the immunization assumptions you grew up with regarding the "shots everybody needs" hammered right out of your head!

Judge Individuals, Not Groups
Dr. Ben Kim writes, "When we judge groups rather than individuals, I think we hurt our chances of having meaningful experiences that can enhance our health and overall quality of life."

Herbs for Health and Happiness
Herbs have been used by mankind since the beginning of the human era. Your great grandmother probably used herbs and knew enough about them to write a book. Well, our 29-page report may not be the one she would have written, but you'll find everything she knew in this easy to read and fun guide. We detail everything from starting an herb garden to traditional medicinal uses for herbs. You'll also become a better cook when you learn why the combination of herbal flavors make dishes taste so much better!

Belly Fat and Dementia
If you're lugging a big ole belly around, you're doubling or tripling your risk of getting dementia or Alzheimer's Disease in later life. This article is a must read for those with big bellies.

The Causes of Hemorrhoids
Some 50% of Americans experience hemorrhoids before they turn 50. In this article, you'll learn what causes hemorrhoids and how to naturally prevent them.

Care for Oily Skin
If you are stricken with oily facial skin, this article will help you learn how you can naturally lose the oil. Believe it or not, but many cleansers do more harm than good.

Yoga Exercises in Ten or Twenty Minutes
Here are a few short yoga sessions that can be done anywhere at any time. Ideal for the busy person who practices yoga.

H&B Lemonade Recipes
If you like lemonade the way I like lemonade, you'll want this collection of 33 of the healthiest and tastiest lemonade recipes around. This collection even includes the "Get Rich Quick" lemonade recipe a woman used to make $8,000 in sales. Whoa, what a deal.

The Real Scoop on Saturated Fats and Dietary Fats
Healthy dietary fats are necessary for optimal hormone production and balance within the body and are therefore essential for the muscle building and fat burning processes. I cringe every time I hear so-called health experts recommend restriction of dietary fat, claiming that a low-fat diet is the key to good health, weight loss, and prevention of degenerative diseases.

How to Train Yourself to Be Happy
Debbie Mandel writes, "Feeling happier entails returning to basic principles, what your grandmother always told you. Here are a few seeds which will change your nature and allow happiness to take root within you."

Cabbage Soup: an Anti-Cancer Recipe
Phytonutrients found in cabbage stimulate your genes to increase production of enzymes that detoxify your cells, resulting in elimination of free radicals. Here's a delicious cabbage soup recipe with some bonus anti-cancer properties.

When It's Time for a Credit Repair Consultant
A credit repair consultant can be a huge benefit to people who are having trouble keeping their credit score good and do not know how to fix it by themselves.

104 Ways to Beat Rising Gas Prices
With gas prices at an all-time high, Americans are hemorrhaging money at the fuel pump. For only $7.00, you can take advantage of a host of tricks and techniques to employ better fuel economy and squeeze every gallon for its full worth.

Identifying Credit Repair Scams
How can you tell what credit repair companies are genuine? The Credit Repair Organizations Act was passed to help you do just that. Here are six ways to avoid the scammers by knowing what to look out for.

How to Prevent a Sore Throat from Turning into a Cold
Dr. Kim gives you some inside information that everyone should know about preventing sore throats from turning into full blown colds. Unfortunately, you won't get this info from most medical doctors.

Understanding Treadmill Ratings before You Buy
It is a very good idea to do some research before you buy anything online, but especially a larger purchase like a treadmill or other exercise equipment.

Trick or Treat? Sugars and Artificial Sweeteners in the Modern Diet
Everything you've ever wanted to know about sugars, both natural and processed, and everything you need to know about the dangers of artificial sweeteners. Article by Mira Dessy.

Boost Your Production by Eliminating this Hidden Productivity Killer
Check out this hypnosis program and experience how the flow state increases your productivity. Remember it's free so you have nothing to lose except that elusive productivity killer!

Whole Food Vitamins and Minerals to Support Your Health
What you don't know about vitamins and minerals may destroy your health. Unfortunately, due to the overdosage of synthetic vitamins, experiencing vitamin and mineral toxicity is far more common than you might think.

The Science of Willpower: Help Your Goals with Hypnosis
Unfortunately, willpower only works in the short term. Your conscious mind is only able to process approximately 50 bits of information a second, while your unconscious mind processes approximately 11 million bits per second. Learn how to channel this power through hypnosis.

Finally, Real Info on Stopping Breastfeeding
Leah Day spent hours canvassing the Internet for info and advice from mothers who stopped breastfeeding. She found nothing. So here is her experience with stopping breastfeeding for her ten month old son.

Starting a Garden Indoors with Seeds
While it is easier to obtain seedlings for your garden, sometimes it's best to start with seeds if you live in an area that experiences frequent late frosts which inhibit the growing season.

How Much Vitamin C Does the Body Really Need?
If you take a look at a variety of vitamin C supplements, you will find that the majority of them contain only ascorbic acid, which is NOT vitamin C. Learn about the real nutrient that is vitamin c and where to find it naturally.

Natural Insomnia Remedy
If you're suffering stress-related insomnia, I have a natural insomnia remedy that just might make all the difference. You won't believe what it is!

What a Muscle Head Says about Organic Food
If you've ever been to an Earth Fare or similar organic food grocery store, you know how high the bill can rise. Rebel body builder and health expert Tom Venuto discusses the body building take on organic food.