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- Discover The Perfect Recipe For Growing Taller - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from A.D. KellerHave you ever felt inferior to someone taller than you? Have you ever wondered why you are short and someone in your family is tall? Have you ever feared that you would not be able to get the girl you wanted because of your height? Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions don't fear ...
Views: 3587 - Get Rid of Stubborn Eczema - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Gerry RestriveraThe skin is the largest organ of the body and suffering from a skin disease can be very stressful and depressing. Eczema is skin problem affecting children and adults that often occurs on the face, neck, hands and legs. If not controlled this problem could continue to torment sufferers for ...
Views: 3572 - Acupuncture & Phlegm in the Lungs - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Jeremy CornishIt's common this time of year for people to get sick with phlegm in their lungs. Chinese Medicine uses acupuncture, herbs, food therapy, and other treatments (like Gua Sha and Cupping) to knock the phlegm out, and help accelerate recovery. Having a chest cold is no picnic, as it can linger on ...
Views: 3555(2 votes) - Fish Oil And Flax Seed Oil - 3 Keys To Debunking The Myths - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenMost people interested in the natural health sciences and in improving the quality of their lives have heard about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and fish oil capsules or flax seed oil. There is a lot of confusion about the difference between the two and whether fish oil is better than flax ...
Views: 3544 - Natural Remedies for Stretch Marks - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Joe pedersenYou can spend a small fortune on commercial products that promote the healing and reduction of stretch marks. However, if you spend a little time reading labels, aside from the many chemicals you can't pronounce, you will discover something rather interesting. The active ingredients in ...
Views: 3536(2 votes) - The Pros And Cons Of Mobile Massage - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonHave you ever traveled to another location to give a massage? If you learn to do this right, it can be fun and quite lucrative. Traveling massage services are a great convenience and people who love convenience have no problem paying for it! If you've never considered this part of your practice ...
Views: 3533 - Dr. Bruce Lipton – A Man Ahead of His Time - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Ellen Wood“Hey, Ellen,” a friend called to me from two check-out counters away in the supermarket, “did you see the cover story in TIME magazine about epigenetics?” He wasn’t the only one asking me if I’d seen the issue a few months ago called “Why Genes Aren’t Destiny.” They were all aware that in my ...
Views: 3532(1 vote) - Using Essential Oils & Aromatherapy to Battle H1N1/Swine Flu - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Marge ClarkConcern continues over the possibility of contracting the H1N1 (Swine) Flu virus, particularly for those in the higher risk categories as determined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC): children, young adults, and pregnant women, as we move into the traditional flu season. Recently, a ...
Views: 3532(1 vote) - The Energy Body - The Life Force Body - Chi, Ki,Prana - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Merry BattlesThe life force body is fed by the universal energy called chi, ki, and prana. We receive chi in several ways. There is pre-natal chi which we receive from our mother and father before birth. There is post-natal chi that we receive mainly through our food, water, and breath after we are born. ...
Views: 3526 - Healing Copper Bracelets: Fact or Fiction? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Patricia MoynihanYou want to wear a copper bracelet to help alleviate the pain of arthritis? How silly is THAT? It’s almost as silly as chewing willow tree bark to alleviate the pain of headaches! Both remedies have been around for millennia. We now use artificial tree bark in aspirin but we still wear pure ...
Views: 3524(3 votes) - Nettlesome Allergies: Natural Alternatives to Treat Seasonal Sneezing - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Karyn MaierWhile most of us enjoy the green grass and flora of the summer months, about 20% of the population will struggle to some degree with watery eyes and bouts of sneezing. Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is caused by an allergic reaction to tree and/or grass pollens, and the accompanying symptoms ...
Views: 3506(3 votes) - 3 Effective Home Remedies for Lumbago That Work - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Dr Andrew NapierLumbago or lower back pain, also known as backache is a very common disorder related to our muscles and skeleton. The name is such because the main area of pain is located in between the ribs and hipbones (lumbar region). According to Wikipedia, about 80% people used to suffer from this disorder ...
Views: 3496 - Benefits of Giloy, its uses, benefits and side effects - by Submitted on May 31, 2019 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanWhat is Giloy (Amrita, Guduchi)? In Ayurveda, Giloy is considered among the important, useful and best medicinal plants. In the ten drugs, giloy is such a important and potent medicinal plant that in Ayurvedic literature, 'Bhav Prakash Nighantu', herbs are classified under its name ...
Views: 3496 - The first essential steps to selecting a PEMF system - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukIf you are considering getting a PEMF system for your health, the number of choices can be overwhelming. So, what are some of the most important considerations to make the right choice? Since getting a PEMF system is an investment in your present and future health, it’s important to consider ...
Views: 3495 - Home Remedies For Fertility That Give Amazing Results - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Peter FilinovichThere are many couples who are unable to have baby due to fertility problems. There are certain factors which can cause infertility. In males it can be caused due to inadequate sperm count, ejaculation problems, changes in quantity and quality of seminal fluid, and obstruction in movement of ...
Views: 3494 - How to Get Rid of UTI Without Medicine - Here Is What You Should Do - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonFace it, times are tough and money needs to go much further than it used to. Because of this, many people are looking for less expensive ways to treat their aliments including UTIs. We are going to help you learn how to get rid of UTI without medicine and without emptying your wallet. Doctors ...
Views: 3492 - New Breathing Device Helps Even Severe Asthmatics - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovWe generally do not have many news about holistic or alternative medical innovations in countries, like Russia. They have their own culture, and, while their official medical approaches are similar to the Western world (drugs, surgeries, chemotherapies, etc.), there are recent developments in ...
Views: 3487(1 vote) - Winning Leukemia with Healing Beets - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Rachel MadorskyOne of my co-workers was diagnosed seven years ago with leukemia. His prognosis was not very good; he was told he had about 6-12 months to live. His physicians informed him of the importance of chemotherapy treatment, which he refused to their surprise. The patient decided to seek ...
Views: 3486(2 votes) - Gemstone Reflexology - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "Gemstone Reflexology" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com THE GEM STICKS The gem stick, also known as crystal tip or gem tip, bundles the energy in the tip of the stone and distributes it broadly on its blunt side. This energy has a different ...
Views: 3477(5 votes) - Homeopathy vs. Allopathy: Two Health Care Systems with Opposite Points of View - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Ronda BehnkeIn the “modern age of health care,” the “medical mindset” is the general way people perceive health. In a nutshell, a person believes that anything that is unpleasant should be directed to the care of a medical doctor and a pill must be taken. Hence, any form of pain, a stuffy nose, or a ...
Views: 3469 - Natural Prevention and Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Karyn MaierCarpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) refers to a condition in which the median nerve, which extends from the underside of the forearm to the wrist, has become compressed at the wrist. In fact, the term gets its name from the narrow channel this nerve passes through—the carpal tunnel. The channel itself ...
Views: 3464(3 votes) - A Quick Rundown On Angular Cheilitis - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Ioventures IncYou may have heard of the condition named angular cheilitis but does not really know what it is. Worse, since it sounds alien to most people, you might think that it is a life-threatening condition. So, what is angular cheilitis? What do you need to know about it? If you are thinking that ...
Views: 3451 - The Value of Massage Therapy By Andrew Wolfe,LMP - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Andrew WolfeHealth care is on the minds of most people, whether they have it, need it, or don't have the right policy due to financial infeasibility, to acquire or maintain it. Unfortunately when it comes to health, if you don't invest in it now, you pay for it later, as the investment of our bodies seem to ...
Views: 3450(2 votes) - Bladder Infection - Why Curing Your Urinary Tract Infection Naturally Could Be The Best Decision You Make - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Joe BartonYou have a bladder infection and you need to seek treatment. But what is the best way to treat urinary tract infections? Medication or Natural Remedies? If you are reading this article you probably know that medications can only do so much for your bladder infection. I would probably guess ...
Views: 3448 - Ashwagandha from Himalaya–Natural Herbal Remedies for Physical Fitness and Brain Function - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Online HerbsWhat is Ashwagandha Herbs? Withania Somnifera a scientific name for Ashwagandha has travelled a long history in Ayurveda of about 4000 years. It has different names in different languages that are Indian ginseng, Winter cherry, Ajagandha, Kanaje Hindi, Amukkara (Tamil); Samm Al Ferakh Withania ...
Views: 3446(1 vote) - Use Arozyme Capsule, The Best Natural Treatment For Constipation - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Peter FilinovichStudies say that the normal bowel movement taking place in body varies from one person to another. Unnoticed irregular bowel movements can induce several health disorders in life. In today’s busy lifestyle, constipation is a common health trouble reported among people of all age groups. Where ...
Views: 3439 - Cleansing Your Body After the Holiday Madness - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Nicole SheldonTis' the season for a little .... detox. Heavy foods, lots of imbibing, and a constant parade of opportunities for the two makes for a sometimes great desire to detox. I get a lot of patients who ask about cleansing and detox, and many who have done some heavy duty liquid versions combined with ...
Views: 3438(3 votes) - Best Liver Cleanse Detox Supplements To Eliminate Wastes From The Body - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Dr Andrew NapierA good liver cleanse detoxification plays a major role in enhancing your health. It is considered as one of the best medicines for preventing the risk of gall stones. Today, it is a commonly recommended procedure for flushing out harmful substances from the body. Accumulation of toxins in liver ...
Views: 3425 - ***Oxygen Enriched Air - Anti Aging - EWOT - Exercise With Oxygen Training - Your Personal Portable Oxygen Bar - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Dr. Z - Peter ZeischeggOxygen Enriched Air - Anti Aging - EWOT - Your Personal Portable Oxygen Bar Content: Quotes for Your Life I get letters EWOT – Exercise With Oxygen Training EWOT... Anti-Aging - at its best Does EWOT seem too simple? How EWOT Works Well, EWOT works. Your Personal ...
Views: 3417 - Coping with COPD [Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease] Naturally - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Prof. George GrantChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease characterized by shortness of breath, cough and sputum production. While symptoms of the disease do not usually appear in people younger than age 55 years, changes to the lung begin many years earlier. COPD is an umbrella term for ...
Views: 3417(1 vote) - Feeling Super-Stressed? Relax! - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Patrick Porter, PhD, Creator Of The MindFitYou hit your alarm in the morning, feeling groggy and out of sorts because you didn’t sleep well. After three cups of coffee, you think you can face the day…but you need another cup or two when you get to work, plus a hit of caffeine in the afternoon. Your weight is on the rise, but you can’t ...
Views: 3412 - The Cheese Constipation Relation - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from John DartonConstipation is a symptom and not a serious medical condition. However, it needs to be dealt and relieved right away. Everybody experiences constipation at some point in their lives. Normal bowel movement ranges at an average of three times a day to three times a week. Having bowel movements ...
Views: 3403 - Foods To Avoid With Cold Sores For Treatment And Prevention - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Denny BodohFoods to avoid with cold sores are foods that are high in arginine and low in lysine. Get to know these specific foods and you will be amazed how quickly cold sores disappear. Perhaps you have heard - arginine and lysine are two amino acids (protein fractions) found in foods that have a ...
Views: 3397 - SCOPE OF HOMEOPATHY IN KIDNEY FAILURE - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Dr.Rangadhar SatapathyThe Kidney Failure Chronic kidney Failure or chronic renal failure (CRF) or chronic kidney disease (CKD) the different name in one disorder, the kidney failure is a fatal disease where the body’s waste products which should be expelled out from our body in the form of urine through our both ...
Views: 3397(1 vote) - ***Death Sentence from Doctor… - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Johnny DeliriousIt seemed surreal, like it was happening to someone else, and I was just watching. The words seemed to fall from her lips like they were encased in lead, “ You only have eight months to live.” At first, I could not believe what I was hearing. It was like I was having a nightmare, without being ...
Views: 3396(1 vote) - Symptoms Of Nasal Congestion And Its Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from anuradha thakurInformation about Karvol Plus Karvol Plus is a prescription medicine used fir the treatment of nasal congestion, inflamed mucus membranes. It is a decongestant which works by shrinking the blood vessels and mucus membranes and also breaking up congestion by reducing swelling to make breathing ...
Views: 3395 - Cluster headache, relief, treatment, causes, herbal products - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Veena DeoA Cluster Headache is characterized by severe unilateral pain in the eye or temple, affects primarily men and tends to recur in a series of attacks and is also called Histamine Cephalalgia. It is also known as suicidal headache. It is less common than migraine and tension headaches. In this ...
Views: 3393 - ***Alternative Medicine and Energy Psychology - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDEnergy Psychology and Energy Medicine are new fields of scientific study and clinical application, both born from the science of quantum physics/ quantum mechanics. For those well-versed in the cutting–edge quantum approach to the Universe, life, the human body, the energy connectedness of all, ...
Views: 3390(1 vote) - Importance Of Blood Purification And How To Do It Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Aiden SmithAccumulation of toxins is one of the main factors inducing health disorders in body. If left unconsidered, accumulation of blood toxins can induce several troubles like headaches, low immunity and allergies. Why blood purification is important and how can I do it naturally? This is a common ...
Views: 3384 - Cystic Fibrosis in Lungs is Caused by Ineffective Breathing - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Dr Artour RakhimovWhile the cause of cystic fibrosis in lungs remains the mystery for the mainstream official medicine, most clinical physician and nurses are well aware that with progression of many chronic diseases, cystic fibrosis included, the patient has more complains about dyspnea, breathlessness and ...
Views: 3375(2 votes) - Smart Phones, Unhealthy Humans? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dr. John CharBillions of people have made cell phones a non-negotiable part of their daily lives. Cell phone carriers are excitedly rushing to expand 4G LTE networks (the next step up from 3G and 2G “EDGE” technologies), which are capable of performing extremely powerful wireless data transfers. Fancy smart ...
Views: 3369(1 vote) - Cellular Memory: The Impact of Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Sue HeldenbrandEverything that has ever happened in our lives affects our bodies. Stress and emotions such as fear, distrust and anger cause us to become out of balance. When we are out of balance illness and disease may occur. You are what you say, think and feel. Are there ideas or attitudes that you have ...
Views: 3363(4 votes) - ***What is Meridian Tapping? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. ND“Tapping” has taken the world by surprise and is now performed globally. However, what exactly is “meridian tapping”? The Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology accepts “tapping” as a word that can describe the process of manually tapping rhythmically upon, massaging, or holding a ...
Views: 3355(1 vote) - Small Itchy Bumps on Skin and How To Relieve Itchy Skin - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Dr. Stacy FosterChances are if you are reading this you are suffering from itchy skin and are looking for answers on what it is, what it is caused from and how to relieve your itchy skin. Skin that produces scaling, flaking, thickening, color changes and itching is often referred to as dermatitis. There are a ...
Views: 3354 - Similarities Of Traditional Chinese Medicine And Ayurveda - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Pamela Nations-WeissmanTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda use similar diagnostic procedures. In TCM, a constant flow of qi, which is the life force that flows through our bodies and the universe – is central to good health. When there is too little, too much, or stagnating qi, illness results. This ...
Views: 3347 - Yes You Could Make Yourself Taller At Any Age - Here Is The Amazing Proof That Works! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from A.D. KellerThere are many people out there who are not satisfied with their current height. Many are shorter than they want to be and wonder if there is a proven way to grow taller. Yes there is a way to make yourself taller and many people have done it. There are many proven ways to get a few more ...
Views: 3345 - Dangerous Effects Of Tobacco Making You Nervous? Try Quit Smoking Hypnosis - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Alan B. DenskyHow many inner conversations have you had with yourself about your smoking addiction? How many times have you mentioned to family and friends that you want to stop but seem to go on smoking despite the dangers and the expense? And how many therapies have you tried that just didn't succeed? If ...
Views: 3344(4 votes) - ***Ask Dr. Z - Protect Your Eyes, Your Vision - Pleo Muc Eye Drops, CoQ 100 - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Dr. Z - Peter ZeischeggAsk Dr. Z - Protect Your Eyes, Your Vision - Pleo Muc Eye Drops, CoQ 100 Content: Quotes for Your Life I get letters Dr. Z's comments Your Eyes - Your Vision - a Very Precious Commodity Pleo Muc Eye Drops CoQ100 Dr. Z' Vision Support - SAVE 10% Quotes for Your Life ...
Views: 3342 - Aromatherapy Diffusers: Types of Diffusers - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from mike rosalesAromatherapy is one of the fastest growing fields in today’s alternative medicine. Aromatherapy is the use of pure essential and absolute oils. The Aromatherapy Diffusers are devices that allow the scents of essential oils and aromatherapy scents to diffuse into the air. There is a wide range of ...
Views: 3341(1 vote) - Motilium Domperidone For Nausea And Vomiting - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from anuradha thakurNausea and vomiting therefore not illness but these two are the symptoms of many diseases and conditions. Vomiting and nausea known as morning sickness can occur during pregnancy. Nausea can be defined as feelings of restlessness or instability in the stomach resulting in even more nauseated. ...
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