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- Alternative Medicine: How to Fight Chronic Disease with Soul Medicine & Avoid Invasive Surgery - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2007 from Dawson Church"I wish I'd researched the alternatives first, Dawson!" moaned my peppy red-haired friend Bill, holding his head despairingly in his hands. "But we just plunged right into surgery and radiation when Janice was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. She became feeble. Her immune system is weak. The ...
Views: 1043 - Do You Suffer These Cold Sore Symptoms? - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Denny BodohCold sore symptoms are not exactly the same for every individual. You and your cold sore outbreak are unique in many ways, however, there is a common thread of symptoms among all of us. Being able to effectively cope with your cold sores depends greatly on your awareness of your personal cold ...
Views: 1870 - Colon Cleanse, Laxative or Not? - by Submitted on May 24, 2007 from Cindy PappThere are many colon cleanse products on the market, but many of these use harmful or addictive laxatives. A true cleanse should make your body stronger, not make it dependent. There are numerous colon cleanse and body cleansing products on the markets these days. Cleansing, as it turns out, ...
Views: 8768(2 votes) - Using Science to Research Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on May 23, 2007 from stan wardAlthough Chinese medicine has been used as a proficient approach for over 5,000 years, Western scientific study continues to debate whether this is a logical practice to help with treatment. However, most medical examiners of Western medicine would not find implausible claims that qigong ...
Views: 1033 - What's In From The Outback - by Packed for vacation? Got all the essentials, flip flops, towels, beach chairs, emu oil? EMU OIL??
Yes, emu oil, a staple of Aboriginal life, the age old, "bush recipe" of the inhospitable Australian Outback. Now, half way around the world, doctors and their "over dun" patients are discovering ...
Views: 1098 - Athletes and Emu Oil, A new way to relieve pain, stains, stiffness - by DALLAS, TEXAS-- Jeff Berthelsen, a 26-year-old triathlete, has had chronic knee problems since high school. After intensive training sessions, using emu oil on his knees helps alleviate pain and stiffness. Ronald Thoma, a senior triathlete, also uses emu oil to maintain flexibility and for back ...
Views: 1062 - INTEGRATIVE VISION CARE AND NUTRITION - by Mind/Body medicine is based on the fact that our health and well-being depends on all the individual parts to work together effectively. The integrative approach evaluates the person’s lifestyle, habits, diet, exercise routine, stress management along with the family history in determining the ...
Views: 1282 - Macular Degeneration: There is Hope - by Today, macular degeneration is the leading cause of irreversible blindness and by the year 2020, an estimated 7.5 million Americans will suffer significant vision loss due to macular degeneration. Although there is no effective treatment yet, natural remedies can go a long way in preventing the ...
Views: 1358 - Natural Eyecare and Nutrition - by Mind/Body medicine is based on the fact that our health and well-being depends on all the individual parts to work together effectively. The integrative approach evaluates the person’s lifestyle, habits, diet, exercise routine, stress management along with the family history in determining the ...
Views: 1015 - Examining Acupuncture - Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from stan wardAcupuncture, along with other branches of Chinese medicine, was developed in China many centuries ago. Acupuncture, or "needle heat", is from the Chinese who call it Zhue Jiao. The needle regulates "Qi", an inner force that is responsible for the health of the body. Controlling Qi by the use of ...
Views: 1055 - THE SURGICAL-PRESCRIPTION (SUPR) ESTABLISHMENT vs UNCONVENTIONAL THERAPY-HERBAL REMEDY (UTHR) ALTERNATIVE - by Submitted on May 14, 2007 from Ira EdwardsThe SUPR medical establishment is like a fortified city. SUPRs shoot arrows haphazardly at any approaching stranger. Nothing good, they think, can come from outside their walls. SUPRs own science; all rivals are quacks. They oust traitors from their midst who threaten their prejudices. The ...
Views: 699 - Letting Go of Grief - by Grief is an emotion that can lodge in the body tissues and the spirit. Although we usually think of grief as having to do with loss of a loved one or something highly valued like a job, grief can take less recognizable forms. Some common underlying sources of grief are mourning of one's own lost ...
Views: 3037 - Sugar Cravings and Cancer - by Submitted on May 11, 2007 from Caroline SutherlandDespite the decade-long war on cancer – the fundraisers, the walk-a-thons, the lapel ribbons – there are more people diagnosed with cancer today than ever before. In my opinion, the war on cancer will not be won with some miracle drug or millions spent on research, but with a few simple ...
Views: 5617 - Connecting Panic, Fear and Rectal Bleeding - by Submitted on May 11, 2007 from Caroline SutherlandPicture a 56 year old woman who recently suffered from a financial setback. Her ex-husband who supported her and two children is now out of work and suddenly she is thrust into a state of panic. Over the years she has suffered from constipation and now because of the stress she is experiencing, ...
Views: 1086 - DIGESTIVE ENZYMES MY HELP YOU TO FEEL BETTER - by Enzymes are catalysts. They change food to usable form and are produced in the mouth, stomach, pancreas, liver and the intestinal tract. The three categories are: l. Metabolic enzymes - work in blood/organs. 2. Metabolic Digestive Enzymes - work in digestive organs. 3. Food Enzymes, in all raw ...
Views: 993 - Orthodox versus Traditional Eyecare: An interview with Dr. Marc Grossman - by An interview with Dr. Marc Grossman, co-author of Natural Eye Care-An Encyclopedia recently published by Keats, practitioner of Behavioral/Holistic Optometry for over 20 years, Licensed Acupuncturist and director of Integral Health Associates located in New Paltz, New York and Rye Learning ...
Views: 1933 - CANCER - Could a strong immune system be the missing link? - by With billions and billions of dollars going into cancer research, wouldn't you think there should be very promising cancer cures available by now? Well...a good case could be made that the billions of dollars that have been poured into cancer research have been focusing on all the wrong areas. ...
Views: 1972 - Prostate Health without Drugs or Surgery - by All sexually active men have prostatitis; 2,000,000 American men have acute, painful, disruptive prostatitis. Of these prostatitis sufferers, each year approximately 300,000 get prostate cancer and 40,000 actually die. While surgery and radiation may help eliminate the immediate problem, it will ...
Views: 3138 - Emu Oil Gel Caps As A Dietary Supplement for Diabetics - by Patricia Clark was diagnosed as having diabetes mellitus as an adult, by accident. Patricia’s daughter, Rachell, age 16, was having trouble reading, so Patricia made an appointment for an eye exam. The optometrist examined her, said her eyes were the worst he had ever seen for a girl her age. He ...
Views: 1256 - A Cancer Healing Story - Full Responsiblity - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Pamela SaundersOne day, in the 1970s, I had what was—for me, at the time—a revolutionary thought. I was about four years into a bout with cancer. I’d had six surgeries and was beginning a chemotherapy regimen that, unbeknownst to me, would last for three years. I was a working singer/actor, and was tap dancing ...
Views: 967 - Hair Loss and the Menopausal Woman - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Caroline SutherlandHair Loss and the Menopausal Woman Hair loss is a big issue not just for menopausal women but for men as well. There are a number of factors to consider regarding hair loss: Sub-clinical low thyroid. Poor absorption of nutrition. Hormone balance. Sub-clinical low thyroid is something that I ...
Views: 1215 - INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Jahiel KamhiINTEGRATIVE MEDICINE As a medical biochemist I have been working for many years side by side with medical doctors toward the same goal - to protect and heal patients from diseases. During my professional training program I got very basic knowledge of medicine, but I never understood why highly ...
Views: 1080 - Acupuncture Alarm Points - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Alien ShengAcupuncture is about the manipulation of energy points. Acupuncture alarm points are the most powerful areas that can be addressed. Acupuncture Alarm Points Each one of the 12 major Meridians of the body has one special acupuncture point. This point is sometimes called the Mu point and it is ...
Views: 9027 - Scalp Acupuncture - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Alien ShengAcupuncture is about manipulating appropriate parts of the body to facilitate flow. Scalp acupuncture is one approach to such treatment. Scalp Acupuncture Although acupuncture is a treatment form that has existed for over 2000 years, it is still evolving and changing. One of the most ...
Views: 1630 - A Healer's View of AIDS - by We are each an energy system. Energy flows through our being, and is directed by our consciousness. When we are healthy, or in balance, the energy flows smoothly. The flow of energy is regulated by seven energy centers, called chakras.
Any illness or disease can be described as an ...
Views: 857 - An Alternative Therapeutic Intervention to Reduce Aggression and Other Behavioral and Emotional Problems - by An Alternative Therapeutic Intervention to Reduce Aggression, Emotional Outbursts and Other Behavioral and Emotional Problems
Abused males and delinquent males who are emotionally disturbed are often placed in a residential treatment facility for therapy. The purpose of this study was two ...
Views: 1173 - Home Remedies For Kidney Cleansing - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2007 from Alien ShengKidney cleanse should be done only after the cleansing of the digestive system and liver. Otherwise there is a strong possibility that serious health complications may arise. The mechanism of kidney-cleansing is based on extensive urinary excretion. That is why all remedies used for this process ...
Views: 5835 - A NEW APPROACH TO OLD MEDICINE - by "What do they smell like?" is the question I often get asked when I display my bottles of flower essence formulas at a healing arts fair. I explain that there is no smell because the contents in the bottles is vibrational medicine---pure healing energy.
"What does that mean?" is usually the ...
Views: 1165 - Drawbacks to Alternative Medicine - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Greg HowlettAs the owner of Vitabase, a health supplement company, I have personally talked to hundreds of customers over the years. Many of them had serious health problems and were considering alternative medicine. This decision is a difficult one because in many cases, patients cannot choose to do ...
Views: 2429 - Acupunctures and Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Alien ShengSleep apnea is a disorder that can seriously impact your health and quality of life given the fact you need peaceful sleep. Acupuncture for sleep apnea is one treatment. Acupuncture and Sleep Apnea The term sleep apnea refers to a generalized sleeping disorder syndrome that is characterized by ...
Views: 1420 - Holistic Medicine – 5 main brances - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from George KeyDefinitely you have heard of Holistic Medicine. For certainty, a friend of yours has experienced an alternative treatment. Probably, you have tried to benefit from a complementary therapy too. Perhaps, you know few holistic treatments. But, I am convinced that you do not know all the branches of ...
Views: 1016 - Acupuncture in the Treatment of Infertility - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Alien ShengChild bearing is a wondrous thing. Unfortunately, some couples suffer through infertility issues. Acupuncture in the treatment of infertility may offer non-drug solutions. Acupuncture in the Treatment of Infertility Although there are many people who still view acupuncture as more mumbo jumbo ...
Views: 1285 - Stopping Headaches the Easy Way - by Almost everyone experiences a headache at one time or another. Sometimes we may take one of the many pills or nostrums displayed on the druggist's shelf or advertised with great conviction on television. Other times we may want to kick the pill habit and try to ignore it, and eventually the ...
Views: 8680(2 votes) - Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Medicines and Herbs - by What is Ayurveda and Its Importance?
Ayurveda is a traditional holistic healing. Translated from Sanskrit, Ayurveda means 'the science of life'. ayur means "life" and veda means "science. India system which largely depends on plant support to form major Chunk of its medicine. ...
Views: 1028 - A Reiki Overview© - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from Betty deMaye-Caruth RN,PhD,CHTP,RM/TWhat is Reiki? Reiki (ray'-kee) is a simple, natural, and safe method of transmitting life force energy to bring balance and harmony to the body, mind and spirit. The practitioner serves as a conduit to direct energy for the purposes of healing. REI can be translated as spirit, air, essence or ...
Views: 812 - Colon-Cleansing - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from Alien ShengKnowing how our digestive system works, it is not surprising that all diseases tend to nest in the intestines. Ideally, our blood should be getting all the nutrients from the foods we eat through intestinal walls. However, over time the intestines and their walls become clogged with waste and ...
Views: 4011 - Homeopathy For Detoxification And Removal Of Toxins - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongHomeopathy for detoxification aims to treat you (the sick) with extremely diluted agents that, in undiluted doses, produce similar symptoms in the healthy. Although homeopathy sounds unconventional to the extent of being unorthodox, from my own personal experience, I have found it to be a method ...
Views: 1596 - Antioxidant Power - by Recent findings from numerous research studies have shown conclusively that antioxidants are essential to health and well-being. Antioxidants are critical in lowering the incidence of cardiovascular disease and many cancers. Most of us are familiar with such antioxidants as Vitamins A, C, and E; ...
Views: 1555 - Seniors Are Afraid to Bathe ... For Good Reason! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from George BentleyIn 2002, my Mother fell in the bathroom and broke her hip. I was not prepared for the downward spiral her health went through following that fall. The hip injury set in motion what I now know to be a very common pattern of health problems that directly led to her dying in a nursing home in 2004. ...
Views: 1408 - Natural Treatment For Eczema: Cupping Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2007 from Evelyn LimYou may not have heard about Cupping therapy being used as a natural treatment for eczema. It may surprise you to find out that this form of treatment is still being practiced in Asia and in China today. In fact, a few of my subscribers to my newsletter wrote to me that their Traditional Chinese ...
Views: 7351(1 vote) - Anxiety and Tension within the Body, Mind and Spirit - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2007 from George LockettAs we go through life we sometimes become aware of Anxiety and Tension within the body. These can have their roots in the mind, body or the human group psyche. As we advance on the personal development path and open up our awareness, we start to become aware of these more subtle aspects of ...
Views: 1474 - A Brief History of Herbs - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2007 from Natalie Vickery, CFHEvidence suggests that primative man, through observation, trial and error, discovered and used herbs in there daily lives both as food and as medicine. Throughout the bible there are numerous references to herbs. "Then they are to take some of the blood and put it on the sides and tops of the ...
Views: 1439 - Why Is ‘Licensed Acupuncturist’ a Deceptive Title? - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Steven SonmoreBeware! Acupuncture is just one part of our time tested health care system. As Licensed Acupuncturists, our scope of practice includes diagnosis, Chinese herbology, body movement, stretching, breathing exercises, food therapy, massage, moxabution, gua sha, cupping and more. Also, Chinese ...
Views: 1982 - Heart Burn Remedies: Cool Down the Natural Way - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Liz SmithAs Spring approaches, so does the food. With the abundance of food at outdoor barbeques and family events, comes the common tendency for many people to overeat or to eat foods that have an adverse effect on your digestive system. Millions of Americans will be popping antacids like candy to ...
Views: 982 - How Do I Combat Candida Yeast Fungi - Once and For All? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Victoria SmithThe short answer is: • REMOVE • DISABLE • RESTORE Many of my clients have tried the Candida Diet, probiotics, large amounts of various herbs, prescription medications and even some rather unusual remedies. Over and over again, I hear that the efforts seem endless and not very ...
Views: 7537 - 6 Things You Can Do To Get A Better Night Sleep Tonight - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2007 from Jesse CannoneLet’s face it… we live in a “go-go” world! Our lifestyle is harried, our food is fast and statistics now show it’s taking a toll on one of the most important parts of our life--our sleep. The 2002 National Sleep Foundation (NSF) Sleep in America poll found that 74 percent of American adults are ...
Views: 1112 - Ayurveda and Liver care - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2007 from Bryan IrvingWHAT ROLE DOES THE LIVER PLAY IN THE BODY? Often called the engine of the body, the liver plays an important role in digesting, metabolising and manufacturing essential compounds. For example, the liver is responsible for converting clear plasma to blood. The liver's job is to scan and identify ...
Views: 9094 - Phobias What are They? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2007 from Ian BracegirdleWhat is a phobia? Forgive me if I seem to go around the house a bit but all will come clear to you as you follow along. For you, if you are the sufferer, it is a compelling fear. A real gut wrenching feeling "I have got to get away!" instinct. In the situation where the fear happens it can ...
Views: 1634 - Arthritis Natural Remedies Exposed for Your Welfare - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2007 from aron walladThe term Arthritis means "joint inflammation." If you suffer from any of the different types of arthritis listed below, you may have taken drugs to ease your pain. Or maybe you used some arthritis natural remedy. This article is about arthritis natural remedies. Osteoarthritis, the most common ...
Views: 1791 - Food Allergy, The Hidden Culprit - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2006 from James SmithFor reasons we will discuss below, food allergy, especially the delayed type has been most frequently considered a problem by alternative medicine practitioners. Happily, it is becoming more and more detected by traditional physicians. Food allergies have been implicated as being either directly ...
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