The Health Information Network or "THIN" is an interactive resource with information about health problems, common diseases, conventional and complementary health products and services, and if you want to get or stay thin, see the diet and nutrition pages.
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Traditional Medicine
According to A World Health Organization report, over 80% of the worlds population relies on traditional medicines which are largely plant based for their primary health care needs. learn more.

Researchers tell us that deep relaxation and meditation is excellent for both our health physical health and peace of mind. But not everyone has the ability to relax or meditate. So for the average person Biofeedback is a unique tool that teaches relaxation and meditation to create enlightenment and wellness. learn more.

Herbs as food and medicine
Herbs are a gift from nature. They are often basic foods found in our diet and include a wide range of leaves, bark, berries, roots, gums, seeds, stems and flowers. They have been used for thousands of years to help maintain and restore good health. Learn more

Swine Flu
This epidemic failed to live up to the dire prediction made by many experts and while it has caused some deaths, it is not as deadly as the more common flu viruses. There is speculation but the cause may actually have been corporate greed as is traced in a BBC audio documentary and some conspiracy theories go much further in blaming the manufacturers of 'tamiflu' the vaccination against H1N1. learn more.

Natural Weight Loss
Obesity is the latest new disease affecting ever increasing numbers of people. Throughout history the ample figure has been celebrated, but today it is often ridiculed adding insult to discomfort. If your life is conflicted by those extra pounds, review weight loss products and the genuine concerns that develop with overweight.

Human Growth Hormone:
The anti ageing hormone has been reported to also reduce the symptoms of degenerative diseases like diabetes, is this the miracle supplement you have been searching for? learn more.

Natural Healing
Healing and health care have been always been important to human life and many approaches to healing and health care have developed in all places on earth. While modern allopathic medicine powered by huge corporations is achieving much success in monopolizing health services, complementary health care and healing systems are vital for our well-being and many are becoming more popular and widespread. learn more.

The Bust You Have Always Wanted:
Cosmetic surgery is fraught with risks from surgical mistakes to the scarring that remains, but now breast enhancement is possible without risk or any great expense with the new generation of natural enhancement products now available. If you have small breasts and would like more to help you feel good as a woman, or to improve your self confidence, we have reviewed and rated several popular products that offer a more affordable and safer solution than implant surgery, learn more.

Gynecomastia - The Bust You Never Wanted
While the ideal male has developed pectoral muscles, male breasts are very common and an embarrassment to millions of growing boys and men. One of the most common causes is thought to be growth hormone residues found in our foods. learn more.

Pet Health
Learn how to care for and manage pet arthritis, a condition that affects many of our pets as they age.

Plastics:
One of civilizations most useful and widely used materials used in almost every human activity, but is plastic a deadly killer that is slowly killing us all, learn more.