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Acne Sufferers – Beware the Quick Fix Merchants - by Tony Burnell
Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Tony Burnell
There is no permanent quick fix for acne. Some can be cured quickly, for example in the case of breakouts caused by a food allergy - a change in diet could fix this quickly. But most acne is not caused by an allergy to food. It is caused by other factors or a combination of factors – hormone ...
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A Safe Whole Body Cleanse - by Cindy Papp
Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Cindy Papp
A whole body cleanse has been used by many people for centuries who recognize the benefits of helping their bodies cleanse and detox. When using the right program, benefits can range from healthier, glowing skin, losing excess weight, promoting a flatter stomach and more energy. No wonder even ...
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Natural Treatments! How to Get Rid of Acne Fast With Home Remedies - by Williams Dan
Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Williams Dan
Can I prepare natural treatments for acne on my own? If you want to heal your skin, you should know that there are some treatments you can prepare yourself. These natural treatments are based on herbs, especially as herbs do not have side effects after use. Are you thinking how to get rid of ...
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Aging of the Face and Simple Solutions to Slow Aging Naturally - by Valerie Rosenbaum
Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Valerie Rosenbaum
Some doctors seem to believe that aging of the face can only be corrected through the use of painful injections. In a recent interview with one of those doctors, he said that topical treatments will never provide the same results as injections. But, if he had kept up with the latest research, he ...
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Autism: The Legacy of Our War on Germs - by Dr. Brad Case
Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Brad Case
In my last article, I discussed the fact that vaccines are loaded with toxic heavy metals and other chemicals as well as the fact that they’re not studied for long-term side effects or safety and that they are not the public health miracle many people believe them to be. That is, they’re not ...
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3 Reasons Why You Should Remove Skin Tags - by Deon Dup
Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Dingane .
Skin tags are horrible. Although it’s not dangerous it can be a real pest to get rid of. Because certain areas of your body is prone to develop these skin growths, they often appear and reappear in greater amounts – even after having them removed. Skin tags are hereditary and although the ...
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*** Aspects of Spiritual Healing and the Spiritualization of Matter (Part 4) - by Daniel J. Benor, MD, ABIHM
Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Daniel Benor
Healing opens us to our spirituality. Spirituality is an awareness that has atrophied in our society. Western culture is something of an aberration when compared to the majority of other cultures, where the spiritual dimensions are experienced and conceptualized as normal parts of existence -- ...
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Healing Miracles: Belief and Disbelief Why Do Some Heal? It Only Starts with the Belief You Can - by Z Zazhinne
Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Zeeva: the ART of Wellness by "Z" Zazhinne--a Brain Injury Victor!
A Miracle. One-in-a-Million. A Blessing. I’m one of those. When I got my sight back after five-plus years blind, there were those that thought I was somehow special. Blessed by God. A one-in-a-million miracle. There were others who thought I must have been faking the blindness all that time, ...
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Magnesium Lowers High Blood Pressure - by Cristina Chase
Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Cristina Chase
Magnesium can make a great impact on treating hypertension and is an excellent non pharmaceutical way to lower high blood pressure. This article will help you understand what blood pressure is and what you can do about it and why magnesium is good for you if you suffer or have just been diagnosed ...
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The Alternative Mechanic - by Marek Doyle, Blueprint Fitness
Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Marek Doyle
Imagine your body is a car. Instead of your liver, you have an engine block. Instead of your thyroid, you have a fuel pump. Your immune system has been replaced by a steering rack and your digestive system is now a catalytic converter. And so on. For the first few years, ownership of your shiney ...
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Stress - Can It Make Me Fat? - by Marek Doyle, Blueprint Fitness
Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Marek Doyle
Britain in 2008 is a society that is wrapped up in triple 'epidemics' of stress, obesity and chronic disease. None of these issues were considered a problem in society 100 years ago; unfortunately, whilst we are regularly bombarded with the status quo recommendations – don't get stressed, don't ...
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Hypertension Cause - Learn How To Prevent Early Death! - by Cristina Chase
Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Cristina Chase
Before we look at what causes hypertension (High Blood Pressure) we need to understand what hypertension is. What is Hypertension? Hypertension is a condition which arises when blood is putting a higher than normal pressure on the arteries which in turn puts more stress on the body. Your ...
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Swine Flu Vaccine - Risks, Safety Issues & the 3 Types of Vaccine - by Lynn Baer, M.A.
Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Lynn Baer, M.A.
Why is it that every night on the news, we see vials of H1N1 vaccine rolling down the assembly line, yet when we see film footage of actual vaccination administrations, children are being sprayed with a mist in the nose? Have you ever seen a nasal spray vaccine? Probably not, since this is a very ...
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How Cleansing Cures Cancer: One Woman's Story - by Allison Biggar
Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Allison Biggar
The relationship between unhealthy eating and the development of disease is undeniable. When most people get a cancer diagnosis their doctors are quick to prescribe drugs and harsh treatments such as radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery. All of these treatments have a harrowing effect on the body ...
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The Truth about Food: Why Irradiation is Not the Answer - by Allison Biggar
Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Allison Biggar
In a flagrant insult to both journalism and nutritional science, 20/20`s John Stossel heavily touted irradiation - exposing food to radiation in order to kill any microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, or insects that may be present in the food - as the only way to ensure the safety of our food ...
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Fibromyalgia: The "Mystery Disease" and Other Chronic Pain Issues - by Dr. Eileen Silva
Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Eileen Silva
Ask any pain sufferer: pain is real. If pain is your constant companion or the companion of someone you love… this one's for you. "Fibromyalgia" - the "catch-all" diagnosis for unexplained pain - is nearly an epidemic today, especially with women over 40. We have identified 8 major ...
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*** Aspects of Spiritual Healing and the Spiritualization of Matter (Part 3) - by Daniel J. Benor, MD, ABHM
Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Daniel Benor
The experience of integrating spiritual healing with conventional medicine in England is instructive. In the mid 1970s British healers formed a healing organization that lobbied the government to allow healers to treat patients in National Health Service hospitals. With one ...
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Alternatives for Swine Flu - by Dr. Lilly Partha
Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Lilly Partha
Yes, folks, here's yet another article on swine flu! What can I say? This is still the most asked about topic on my website, holistichealthchicago.com. It's no wonder, with all the hype about it. It seems like you can't turn the tv on without immediately getting scared of catching this supposedly ...
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Raw Food Diet - How It Reduces the Risks of Stroke Caused by the Typical American Diet in Conventional and TCM Perspectives - by Kyle J. Norton
Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kyle Norton
Besides cancer and heart diseases, stroke is the third leading cause of death. Approximate 1/4 of all stroke victims die as a direct result of the stroke or it's complications. According the National Institutes of Health, more than two million Americans suffer long-term disabilities from stroke, ...
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Swine Flu and You - by Renita Herrmann
Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Renita Herrmann
SWINE FLU AND YOU Lately we've all been hearing about Swine Flu. Many numbers and facts have been bandied about, but in truth, most are only guesses. Since working in a clinic in San Francisco, most of the people I see come in the door are relatively poor, working class. I've seen people march ...
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Homeopathic Treatment of Trauma - by Renita Herrmann
Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Renita Herrmann
Oftentimes in homeopathy, we hear stories about a traumatic event in a person's life. It may be an emotional or mental shock, like the death of a loved one, seeing a violent act, or a physical one such as a car accident. It may not be evident to the person but one can retain the imprint of the ...
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Swine flu: facts and prevention for you and your children - by Holly Sidell
Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Holly Sidell
The swine flu has hit! Or… so it seems. Parents lately have been booking panicked appointments with me, “Someone at my child’s school has the swine flu! Now my child is sneezing. Oh no! Does he have the swine flu!?” Oh no is right! Sneezing is NOT a symptom of the swine flu. To ease many ...
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*** Aspects of Spiritual Healing and the Spiritualization of Matter (Part 2) - by Daniel J. Benor, MD, ABHM
Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Daniel Benor
How can we understand healing, which seems to occur through intention and subtle energies? Albert Einstein pointed out, earlier in this century, that matter and energy are interchangeable. Quantum physics has amply confirmed his theory. Conventional, Newtonian medicine continues to address the ...
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Discover the Healing Power of Gemstones and Crystals - by Michelle Sigurdson
Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Michelle Sigurdson
Did ancient Egyptians, Mayans, and early Hindis know something about the healing power of gemstones and crystals that we don't? Ancient sages of civilizations long gone believed in the power of a gemstone, which was thought to heal the body upon which it was placed. Nowadays, when people hear ...
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Awareness of Movement - by Waller McInnes
Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Waller McInnes
Awareness changes how we physically move. As we become more fluid and resilient so do the mental, emotional and spiritual movements of our lives. - Emilie Conrad Movement is relative. If you are where you are, and you are seeking well-being, then you are on a path of radiant health, which ...
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*** Confidence Enhances Our Performance and Invites Success - by Daniel J. Benor, MD, ABHM
Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Daniel Benor
Healing opens us to our spirituality. Spirituality is an awareness that has atrophied in our society. Western culture is something of an aberration when compared to the majority of other cultures, where the spiritual dimensions are experienced and conceptualized as normal parts of existence -- ...
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*** Aspects of Spiritual Healing and the Spiritualization of Matter (Part 1) - by Daniel J. Benor, MD, ABHM
Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Daniel Benor
In our reductionistic Western world we are taught that reality is "objective." We are led to believe that there is a constancy to the world and that it is consistently measurable by reliable scientific instruments. I will address these beliefs from the perspective of more than a dozen years of ...
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Arthritis and bracelets - by Peter Rose
Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Peter Rose
Arthritis is a generic name for any pain connected with a joint. It can have a variety of causes and can occur at any age. It can be due to a degeneration of the bones, and or the ligaments that connect them. This degeneration can be through wear and tear or due to an “organic” problem with the ...
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Beat the Flu: Nutrition to Increase Your Immune Response - by Rev. Keith Hall
Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Rev. Keith Hall
Nutrition to Increase Your Immune Response Garlic Fresh garlic contains allicin, a sulfur-bearing substance that acts as a natural antibiotic in addition to being a potent antioxidant. You can use garlic in cooked vegetables, sauces, soups, and stews. The trick is not to cook the garlic, which ...
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3 Reasons Not To Exercise - by Danish Ahmed
Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Danish Ahmed
Hi there everyone!! We've all heard how regular exercise is vital for good health and a well-balanced lifestyle. Now, how many of us have tried to lose weight, buff ourselves up, or join a fitness program, only to be disappointed by the lack of results we see? Maybe we do workout periodically, ...
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Hydrosols: Safe & Inexpensive Alternatives to Essential Oils - by Marge Clark
Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Marge Clark
Sometimes you will hear the terms hydrosol and spritzer used interchangeably which is incorrect and misleading. Although true hydrosols are the original true floral waters (or herbal waters), be aware that any product sold as a "Floral Water" may or may not be a natural product. The term floral ...
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Stopping and reversing aging at its ultimate source - the GENES - by Ela Corcoran
Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Ela Corcoran
Have you heard about the greatest scientific discovery in Anti-aging, yet? Yes, we can now stop and reverse the process of aging at its ultimate source, our GENES! Throughout history, stories have abounded in virtually all cultures and civilizations describing the desire to find a source of ...
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Organic Pet Food - Why Natural Does Not Mean the Same As Organic? - by Marty Richardson
Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Chef Marty Richardson
Organic food enjoys an ever-widening consumer base and rightly so, as it is better for people and the environment. However, when it comes to feeding your pets, most people don't know organic pet food exists. Most people treat their pets like 4-legged children, some going so far as to literally ...
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OTC and prescription eye drops and ointments - by marry
Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Ianto Jones
There are many eye problems such as dry eye and itching, for which eye drop and ointment are important. Eye drop and ointment are available both in over-the-counter (OTC) type and prescription type. Eye drops can ease many more eye problems, including redness, allergies, soreness, swelling, ...
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Adult Acne - a Natural Remedy - by Tony Burnell
Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Tony Burnell
Adult acne affects literally millions of people. We tend to think of acne as a teenage problem but, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, it is the most common skin disorder in the United States. Consider this: · Over 50 percent of women of all ages suffer from acne at some stage ...
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Teenagers' Acne – Take Control in Two Steps - by Tony Burnell
Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Tony Burnell
There are two steps you can take to reduce acne breakouts in teenagers: 1. Cut back on milk and milk products 2. Cut back on highly refined carbohydrates The Problem with Milk Dr. Jerome Fisher made a study of teenagers coming through his medical practice and he was convinced milk and ...
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The Seven Stages to Recovery - by Peter Rose
Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Peter Rose
The path from ill health to good health takes 7 stages; odd how often 7 comes up. Shakespeare claimed there were 7 ages of human existence, it was said there were 7 wonders of the world, 7 deadly sins and we could go on. The ancient belief systems claimed that a Sharman had to go through 7 heavens, ...
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Patience, the Key to Healing with Acupuncture - by Christina Wolf, LAc
Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Christina Wolf
One of my professors in acupuncture school was fond of telling us that, as acupuncturists, we'd have about two weeks to make patients feel better. He reasoned that most people will discontinue treatment if they don't see any improvement in their condition in that time frame. We all laughed back ...
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WALKING IS NOT AN EXERCISE MODALITY - by Douglas Splittgerber, Professional Trainer
Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Doug Splittgerber & Debra Corbo
Have you ever notices that everyone seems to be exercising yet no one seems to be getting any results? We now have over two-thirds of the adult population overweight with one-third falling into the obese category. We also now have unheard of levels of diabetes, obesity and chronic health problems ...
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Can The GI (Glycemic Index) Diet Help You Lose Weight? - by Mark Patrick
Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark Patrick
The GI diet, based on the Glycemic Index, has recently become very popular, but the GI ranking system has been around since 1981. There have been several books published on the success of the GI diet, but is it really a diet or a lifestyle change? The glycemic index Dr. David Jenkins, from ...
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To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate: That Is the Question - by Dr. Brad Case
Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Brad Case
In previous articles, I’ve tried to educate you on what bacteria and viruses really are and what they do so that you’re not so scared of them. I’ve done this because antibiotics, antiviral medications and vaccinations all have major downsides and side effects that you’ll want to avoid if ...
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An Extraordinary Dimension - by Regina Rose Murphy L.M.T.
Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Regina Murphy
The Karate Chop and the Gamut points have always intrigued me. One interesting fact about the psychological reversal point (Si 3), is that in Traditional Chinese Medicine it is the opening point for the most important of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels; the Du Mai. The Gamut spot (Tw 3) is not far ...
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Ingredients in Your Lipstick – Is Your Health At Risk? - by Christine H. Farlow, D.C.
Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Christine Farlow
Lipstick ingredients in many cases are a noxious blend of petroleum based chemicals, many of which have not been thoroughly tested for safety. A number of these ingredients may cause allergic reactions or interfere with your body's hormones. Some can even harm important body systems like your ...
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Personal Health Care and Common Cold Remedies - by Kamil Kowalski
Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Kamil Kowalski
True health is harmony between the individual (body, mind, heart and soul) and his or her environment. - unknown Your personal health care is the most important thing as it is the best long-term investment you can do for yourself. In the short term it fixes the discomfort and the mood. In ...
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The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep - by Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp
Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp
Do you have trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. An estimated 3.3 million Canadians aged 15 and older, or about one in every seven people, have problems getting to sleep or staying asleep – contributing to insomnia. Part of the problem is 80 percent of North Americans say they believe it’s ...
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Vitamin D and Sun Exposure: Shedding Some Light on The Issue - by Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp
Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp
The media and healthcare professionals have highlighted the harms and consequences of exposure to sunlight, however, there are many important benefits to sun exposure as well, which are often overlooked. Furthermore, sunscreen is often seen as the healthy choice for sun protection, but this also ...
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What is Holistic Healing? It Is All About Your Total Health - by Michelle Sigurdson
Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Michelle Sigurdson
What is holistic healing but being the very best you can be in mind, body and soul. It is about total health and caring for all aspects of your divine being. Holistic healing can complement your existing medical care and work alongside the treatment you are currently receiving. It can also ...
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Boosting the Immune System Through Foods We Eat and Don’t Eat - by Scarlet Paolicchi
Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Healthy Hepper
Boosting the Immune System Through Foods We Eat and Don’t Eat: Foods that Increase your Immunity so that your Body can Fight Disease "Nutrition plays an important part in maintaining immune function," explains George L. Blackburn, M.D., Ph.D., associate director of the division of nutrition ...
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Body Exercises to Dispel Stress - by Joyce & Kevin O'Brien
Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Joyce & Kevin O'Brien
Have you experienced aches and pains while you work? Have you felt tired even before you start working? This may be the effect of stress on your body. Most medical experts agree that stress can have a profound influence in the decline of your normal bodily functions resulting in tight muscles, ...
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Eating Habits and Your Health - by Joyce & Kevin O'Brien
Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Joyce & Kevin O'Brien
Most of us are aware that overeating is one of the most common and dangerous dietary habits. The other side of the coin of course is under eating. For instance, many of us may skip breakfast. Skipping breakfast creates acid in the stomach and even causes bad breath according to WebMD. Both of these ...
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