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What Is Naturopathic Medicine? - by Dr. Thomas S. Lee, NMD, APHProvisioning the Campaign Against Cancer- by Dr. Thomas S. Lee, NMD, APH- ***Here's One Important Way to Protect Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Dr. Thomas LeeThe Japanese College of Intravenous Therapy has released a series of four videos that you can watch here. They make a powerful case for protecting ourselves from radiation by using Vitamin C and other supplements. What they don't mention is that another powerful supplement to protect from ...
Views: 19 - A Case of Asthma: A Healer’s Analysis - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Ronda BehnkeWhat follows is the case of a woman with asthma; discussed here both for teaching purposes and to help you, the reader, understand the analysis of a case from a healer’s viewpoint. Kate Smith (not actual name) was a 36-year-old divorced mother of three boys, ages 5, 7 and 12. She came to ...
Views: 10 - How to Detect and Remove Head Lice from Your Children’s Hair - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Lorenzo cliffHead lice problems in children of today appear to be common these days. Also, this problem is increasing day by day. There are so many parents who even don’t know about these parasites at all. However, these small parasites living mostly on children's scalp and hair can be a root of harm and ...
Views: 16 - Fighting Allergies with Naturopathy - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Stella RichardThere are millions of people around the world who are suffering from allergies which weaken their health and make it difficult for them to carry on with routine lives. Statistics show the allergies rank 6th among all chronic diseases in the world. Even though conventional treatment methods have ...
Views: 25 - Bad Things Happen that are Out of Our Control: What Happens Next is Entirely Up to Us - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Ronda BehnkeJane just bought the car; this was her first drive around the city. It sputtered, lurched, and then stalled. And night was rapidly approaching as were the storm clouds the weatherman had predicted. The car mishap was out of Jane’s control. But how she reacted to the stress was in her ...
Views: 26 - Coping with Menopause with Naturopathy - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Stella RichardMenopause is a biochemical process which takes place in the body of a woman at a certain age towards the end of her fertile years. This means that her hormone levels begin to decline and the woman begins to experience insomnia, anxiety, hot flashes, depressions and heart palpitations. ...
Views: 18 - Decoding Concepts in Naturopathy - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Stella RichardThe holistic approach of naturopathy which focuses on improving the health and treating all kinds of illnesses for patients of all ages is gaining a lot of attention in the recent times. More patients are willing to try more organic treatment regimens before getting aggressive with allopathic ...
Views: 14 - ThyroSynergy® For Natural Thyroid Health - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Louise O'ConnorExpertly Formulated Natural Thyroid Health Formula Sets The Standard As One of Australia’s Best Natural Thyroid Health Supplements...Find Out WHY ThyroSynergy® contains a special blend of 10 ingredients to support natural thyroid health. ThyroSynergy® features Bladderwrack, a traditional ...
Views: 51(1 vote) - Alfalfa Tea Is a Nutrient-Rich Brew That May Possess Considerable Medicinal Benefits - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Edwin BartolomeAlfalfa tea comes from the steeped leaves of the alfalfa plant. It has been renowned for countless centuries as a medicinal herb. Alfalfa is a perennial flowering plant that has a long list of dietary and healing applications. Belonging to the pea family Fabaceae, alfalfa has been utilized as an ...
Views: 70 - AM I HYPOTHYROID EVEN THOUGH MY LAB TESTS ARE NORMAL? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Gary WeinerHaving treated hundreds of patients with symptoms of hypothyroidism, I can say with assurance that many cases where the TSH test was within what is considered to be normal range benefited remarkably from empirical use of the thyroid medicines, usually a desiccated thyroid preparation known as ...
Views: 60 - Stop Snoring with Trusted Asonor’s Anti Snoring Devices - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from johnrock martinSnoring might seem a humorous word to many of you, but it causes many distressful conditions for individuals who are in habit of snoring as well as their loved ones. Many times stressed women visit doctors to seek advice for stopping snoring habits of their husbands. It not just disturbs night ...
Views: 45 - The Naturopath’s Guide To Overcoming PCOS - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Jenny BlondelYou are no doubt reading this article because you have either been struggling with PCOS for some time; you have recently been diagnosed with PCOS or suspect you have PCOS. Perhaps you are experiencing weight gain for no apparent reason, acne, excess hair growth, irregular periods and/or ...
Views: 149(1 vote) - What's with the Gluten Free craze anyway? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Clara CohenI like to experiment and so last September I decided to see what all the fuss was about and embarked on a Gluten free diet. Unless you've been out of this planet, you know it means not eating wheat, rye, barley, kamut, spelt, and even oat (although that last one is debatable). I don't have ...
Views: 159(1 vote) - Good Foods to Reduce Acid Reflux - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from sarah labdarThere is quite a list of foods to avoid when trying to minimize acid reflux. After learning what foods trigger your acid reflux it make sit easier to limit the occurrence of your acid reflux. Then you can create an acid reflux diet plan. This will focus on avoiding acid reflux trigger foods and ...
Views: 103 - Acid Reflux Foods to Avoid - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from sarah labdarMany things cause acid reflux, but most of the time it’s the foods we eat. Certain foods aggravate acid reflux symptoms, making them the cause of your acid reflux. Its best to limit these foods, some foods that are responsible for a higher occurrence of heartburn should be avoided completely. ...
Views: 90 - Sinus Infection and Sinus Pressure Headache Remedies - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Jonathan EdwardsSinus infection is the condition where the sinuses become swollen and inflamed. This restricts the mucus from draining properly, thus causing mucus buildup in your nasal passages. The buildup may cause pressure in the areas where the sinuses are located - eyes, forehead and cheeks. The pressure ...
Views: 108 - How to Relieve Sinus Pressure Through Natural Remedies - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Jonathan EdwardsAlmost everyone has experienced having sinus problems at some point of their lives. Sinus problems can be something big and this can affect your daily activities. The pressure in your sinus, due to congestion, can cause discomfort and pain. If you want to learn how to relieve sinus pressure, ...
Views: 98 - ***EDTA Oral Chelation - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Dr. Thomas LeeFour Reasons to Consider It EDTA Oral Chelation has a rejuvenating effect on the body, slowing down the biological clock of aging because of its powerful anti-oxidant, free-radical scavenging ability. EDTA is a weak, synthetic amino acid related to vinegar that was developed by the Germans ...
Views: 262(2 votes) - Basic Principles of naturopathy for Healthy Life - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Bhavna KhannaThe basic principles of naturopathy are slightly completely different than alternative common recommendations for healthy living. Naturopathy was rediscovered in nineteenth century by those that could not accept as true with ancient medical practices. At the time, maintaining and regaining ...
Views: 106 - Spices Boost Metabolism By Heating Up The Body Temperature - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from sarah labdarThe body’s metabolism converts nutrients from the food we eat into energy the body needs to function. Every bodily function right down to the cellular level requires energy. Energy ensures that our body repairs and heals itself, fights disease and eliminates toxins. Our metabolic rate, changes ...
Views: 158 - Fight Fatigue With The Food You Eat - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from sarah labdarA poor diet can cause feelings of lethargy and fatigue. Foods that have a high glycemic rating deliver an immediate, short-lived boost of energy but then cause you to feel sluggish and tired. This includes fast foods, junk foods, energy drinks, sugary snacks, and highly processed foods. To fight ...
Views: 80 - Fish Oil - Two Key Questions Answered - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenI'm sure that you've heard all the news about fish oil supplements and all the benefits they can confer on our health. Fish oil supplements have been proven by many scientific university studies to increase good cholesterol, lower triglycerides, lower C-reactive protein and inflammation, ...
Views: 122 - Breast Cancer - 3 Ways Fish Oil Protects Women - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenBreast cancer can be a devastating disease that can affect not only the women who have it, but also their families and loved ones. I have seen a lot of the emotional turmoil that families can be thrown into when somebody in the family is diagnosed with breast cancer or any other type of ...
Views: 87 - Fish Oil - 4 Keys To Knowing How Much To Take - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenBy now, most people in the health sciences agree that taking fish oil capsules daily can greatly improve our health. The omega 3 fatty acids contained in it have been shown to have beneficial effects in depression, triglycerides, arthritis and child development. Estimates show that about 85% of ...
Views: 87 - Fish Oil And Psoriasis - What You Absolutely Must Know - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenPsoriasis is a common skin disorder. It involves having thick, white scales on the skin. These scales usually have a red border, which becomes inflamed. Psoriasis is considered an autoimmune disease, meaning that it is an overreaction of immune system which causes this condition. Research has ...
Views: 80 - Allergies - Fish Oil And Stress Reduction Can Help - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenI was an allergy sufferer for many years. Over those years of trying anything I could get my hands on to find some relief, I noticed that there were two key things I had to do if I was to make myself feel better. Firstly, I had to reduce the amount of inflammation in my body. I had to change ...
Views: 104 - Fish Oil - Why It Is Superior To Flax Seed Oil - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenThere is plenty of evidence that fish and fish oil supplements have a multitude of health benefits, including improvement in the cognitive, visual, nervous and cardiovascular systems, as well as benefits in fetal and child development. The main constituents of fish oil are EPA and DHA, also ...
Views: 88 - Fish Oil And Allergies - 2 Tips To Success In Curing Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenAfter suffering from severe seasonal allergies for about 8 years and trying everything I could find to get relief, I finally came to the following conclusion: that although certain supplements, like a molecularly distilled fish oil high in EPA and DHA can be indispensable in treating allergies, ...
Views: 62 - Allergies - 2 Simple Things You Must Know In Order To Cure Them - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenI suffered from severe allergies for about eight years. Pollen allergies, food allergies, chemical allergies, you name it, I had it. During that time I tried everything, and I mean everything that I thought could have helped me. Over the years, I got wiser and wiser, and eventually I learned ...
Views: 89 - Allergies And Hayfever - Fish Oil And Multivitamins Can Help - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenLet me share a story with you. I suffered from severe pollen allergies for approximately 8 years. During that time, as the allergies worsened, they affected almost every part of my life, including work productivity, social life, ability to exercise and so on... Eventually I noticed that I was ...
Views: 59 - Fish Oil - How To Avoid Buying An Inferior Product - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenI've been taking fish oil capsules every day for several years now. Over those years, I have learned some very useful things about omega 3 supplements and the different levels of quality of the oil they can contain. Some supplements are not what they claim to be. In fact, a few supplements on ...
Views: 76 - Fish Oil For Skin Problems - How It Can Help - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenThe omega 3 essential fatty acids found in fish oil, known as polyunsaturated fatty acids, or EPA and DHA, have been found to provide a multitude of benefits for the skin. First of all, omega 3 fatty acids decrease inflammation throughout the body, including causing a significant decrease in ...
Views: 92 - Fish Oil, Lycopene And Coenzyme Q10 - Avoid And Treat Heart Disease Naturally - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIt is now well established scientifically that concentrated fish oil can help treat and prevent heart disease by lowering triglycerides, lowering bad cholesterol, balancing out dietary saturated fats with healthy omega-3 fats and by keeping blood vessels clear of obstructions. Are there any ...
Views: 71 - Concentrated Fish Oil - Protect Yourself From Prostate Cancer - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenOver 100 studies in the literature now link prostate cancer with high levels of arachidonic acid in the blood. Arachidonic acid is an omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acid which is essential in the body. However, an excess of this acid can cause serious health problems such as inflammation, heart ...
Views: 153 - 7 Fish Oil Benefits Easily Explained - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenA few years ago, I was suffering from all sorts of ailments, including severe allergies, bronchial spasms, soft tissue rheumatism and bad moods. After years of researching, I discovered several supplements that I now consider essential to take on a daily basis, the most important of which is ...
Views: 68 - Concentrated Fish Oil Benefits - How Quickly They Will Appear - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenI've been involved in the natural health field for quite a few years now and one of the questions that people always ask me is how long it will take for a concentrated fish oil supplement to have a positive effect on their health. This is a complex matter, but basically it depends on 2 ...
Views: 53 - Concentrated Fish Oil - 4 Keys To Choosing The Best Product - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenMost people interested in the natural health sciences already know that concentrated fish oil has a lot of health benefits. But with reports of PCB and mercury contamination of several famous products, how does one know which concentrated fish oil products are good? Here are 4 things to keep ...
Views: 48 - Cod Liver Oil Versus Concentrated Fish Oil - Don't Let Yourself Be Fooled - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenThere are enormous health benefits to adding omega 3 fatty acid supplements to your diet, that's for sure. These include cardiovascular, cognitive and anti-inflammatory benefits. What many people don't know, however, is that in order to ensure that you're getting these benefits, you have to take ...
Views: 86 - Fish Oil Side Effects, Dangers And Benefits Clearly Explained - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenConcentrated fish oil supplements have enormous health benefits. They can balance blood lipid profiles by lowering triglycerides and bad cholesterol, while at the same time increasing good cholesterol. They can decrease homocysteine levels. They can decrease dangerous eicosanoids and C-reactive ...
Views: 51 - 10 Tips for Everyday Health - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from sarah labdarIn our fast paced lives it’s hard to make time to eat right, and exercise. However, bad habits have a way of creeping up on you that can be detrimental to your health. Maybe its time you start thinking about how to change your everyday health! 1. Lose Weight Its no wonder why losing weight ...
Views: 73 - Concentrated Fish Oil Prevents Diabetes And Heart Disease - Even In The Obese - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIf there was one product that could help you reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease, would you purchase it? There is lots of information floating around in the field of medicine, health and nutrition, but how much of it is true? Whom can you trust? After a decade of studying ...
Views: 79 - Concentrated Fish Oil Helps Prevent Alzheimer's - Study - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenAlzheimer's can be a devastating disease which affects not only the person suffering from it but also his or her entire family. This is something I know from personal experience, having seen a family member waste away from the disease. But what is the cause of Alzheimer's? There are a lot of ...
Views: 76 - Prostate Cancer - Protect Yourself With Concentrated Fish Oil - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenProstate cancer. Definitely not the words men want to hear from their doctors. Prostate cancer is spreading rapidly among the male population in every single developed nation. Its effects can be devastating. Fortunately, preventing it is largely under our own control. A large number of ...
Views: 83 - Heart Disease - Fish Oil With Lycopene And Q10 Can Prevent And Treat The Disease - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenHeart disease is one of the biggest killers in the developed nations. Heart disease is a multifaceted problem, but there are four undeniable factors that definitely play a role in its development and progression: 1. High LDL cholesterol. This cholesterol is mainly created by your liver and is ...
Views: 80 - Statin Drug Dangers - And How To Protect Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIn the last five years, I've lost count of how many family members or acquaintances of mine have come home from the doctor's office with a prescription for statins in their hands. There is a good reason for this. Statins, also known as cholesterol-lowering drugs, are a multibillion-dollar annual ...
Views: 90 - The Cholesterol Myth Exposed - What The Drug Companies Don't Want You To Know - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenThe world of modern medicine is filled with myths, lies and deception. One of the biggest myths is that "high" cholesterol is bad for you and that you have to take pharmaceutical drugs in order to lower your cholesterol levels, or you will have a heart attack or some other disastrous health ...
Views: 80 - Cholesterol - Natural Therapies Such As Fish Oil Are Better Than Dangerous Statin Drugs - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenOver the last 20 years, many things have been written about cholesterol, which levels of cholesterol are healthy and what, if anything one should do to protect oneself. The medical establishment tends to promote dangerous statin drugs, which, not coincidentally, generate billions of dollars of ...
Views: 108 - Depression Symptoms - And 4 Actions You Can Take To Heal Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenDepression can be quite debilitating. I have gone through difficult periods and know from personal experience that even mild symptoms of depression can ruin one's life. Here are some common symptoms: inability to sleep, inability to concentrate, decreased sex drive, feelings of hopelessness, ...
Views: 77 - Naturopathic Treatment for Arthritis - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Monika PavlickovaProblems of the musculo-skeletal systems are for most of population simply a fact of life, ranging from simple aches and pains after unaccustomed exercise or effort, to the inevitable wear and tear on our bodies as we get older. Although specialists identify up to 200 divisions of arthitic ...
Views: 183 - Drugs Versus Fish Oil For Allergies - Differences Clearly Explained - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenMany naturopaths now recommend fish oil for allergies. There is a lot of confusion about what benefits fish oil can have for your allergies, so here's a basic analysis of the situation. An allergic reaction is an unnatural reaction of the body to some external substance, such as a pollen, a ...
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