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New to magnetic fields? Start here - By Dr. William Pawluk- How to Treat IBS: 7 Commonly-Prescribed Treatments That Do NOT Cure Irritable Bowel Syndrome - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Albert SnowIrritable Bowel Syndrome, often referred to as IBS or colitis, is a gastrointestinal disorder, and the recommendations for how to treat IBS run the gamut. Because it is a very common disease, with statistics showing that every one out of five adults suffer from IBS in the United States, there ...
Views: 2227 - The connection between Endorphins, Serotonin and Dopamine and food cravings - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Prof. George GrantOur bodies produce thousands of chemicals that control impulses necessary for everyday function and sensory navigation. Endorphins, a multi-functional chemical, are emitted to counteract and deal with sensations by transmitting electrical impulses through the body to the nervous system. One of ...
Views: 7046(1 vote) - Using Subtle Body Energy to Lift Your Day - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Glenys BrownWould you like to be able to easily fit more healthy practices into your day? Would you like to use practices which make your body feel better and ‘lift your spirits’? You can do this with your own subtle energy. Your energy is more subtle than your physical energy. You use some form of subtle ...
Views: 1731 - ***3 Ways Holistic Medicine Differs from Traditional Therapies - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Dr. John CharA fairly controversial discussion revolves around holistic medicine vs. traditional therapy. What are the differences between the two? What are the similarities? Is one approach better than the other? As we see it, the only similarity between holistic and traditional therapies is that they’re ...
Views: 3785(1 vote) - Home Made Remedies Helps a Lot - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Priyanka SharmaWe all know that our body is made up of thousands of organs and these entire organs combine together to make into various organ systems. All these organs are very important for us and the reason is that they all have their own individual piece of work but they still work in proper coordination ...
Views: 838 - ***America’s Top 5 Most Prescribed Drugs and Their Natural Counterparts - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dr. John CharPeople in the U.S. take too many prescription drugs. That’s not a distortion of the truth – that’s a fact. Let’s look at the statistics: According to an IMS Institute report titled The Use of Medicines in the United States: Review of 2010 (published April 2011), Americans spent more than ...
Views: 3812(3 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: 3319(1 vote) - Getting to the Root Cause of Your Health Problems, Vs. Paying Higher and Higher Costs for Prescription Drugs - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dr. John CharToday, it’s common for senior citizens and retirees to take 5-10 or more different prescription medicines for various health conditions. One pill for high blood pressure, one for arthritis, one for high cholesterol, one for heart health... the list goes on. In fact, you might be one of these ...
Views: 2293(1 vote) - The "Best" Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Albert SnowIBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a highly chronic condition which involves problems with your gastrointestinal tract. A number of symptoms are commonplace to the condition, such as indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, and gas. Most information about IBS will tell ...
Views: 1564 - Fleur de pisenlit (the miracle food) + recipes - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Renee HeigelSpring has sprung! It's a great time for a seasonal cleanse and detox, so turn your attention inward to your liver and gallbladder. What if you went to your doctor today and s/he prescribed a miracle prescription? Would you use it daily, without fail, if it can improve your health with zero ...
Views: 2410 - The 5 easy ways to have great skin - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Marti AngelDid you know that our largest organ in our body is our skin? That is why it is important to have a great daily regimen that includes nourishment from the inside out. There are 5 easy ways to have great skin. Our skin forms a complete external covering of the body and is visible to other ...
Views: 1644 - Wise Woman Herbal Ezine ~ April 3, 2012 - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Susun WeedTo read the entire Wise Woman Herbal Ezine visit: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/wordpress/2012/04/03/april-3-2012/ The Green Report, Part One by Susun Weed: Welcome spring! Welcome viriditas, the greening force. Welcome nettle. Welcome flowers. I missed you. Here’s the first part of the ...
Views: 1680 - Benefits of Horticultural Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Erin HardingHave you or someone you know recently lost function and become disabled? Perhaps because it’s due to a car accident, perhaps you experienced a stroke, perhaps a back injury from falling. There are many ways to become disabled later on in life, even if we are not born that way. Though sad, ...
Views: 1362 - medication Monitoring in children - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Prof. George GrantThere have been numerous challenges to studying drugs in children involving ethical, scientific, and commercial considerations. Medication monitoring in children is a great challenge. There are extra protections for children enrolled in clinical trials because they cannot give consent and ...
Views: 1729 - Don't Ignore the 5 Primary Symptoms of Colitis - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Albert SnowColitis masquerades by many names, and the symptoms of colitis are no fun. They include severe stomach pain, diarrhea, and constipation, to name a few. Colitis is a serious problem that causes the lining of the large intestine to be inflamed and swollen. The primary cause of colitis is the ...
Views: 1301 - Adding new Tools That Heal to your personal Healing Toolbox - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Bruce DicksonWhether you know it or not, you have a toolbox for self-healing. I like to call this your Healing Toolbox. Tools That Heal are any techniques, methods, tricks, information, protocols and concepts, you use to solve everyday problems for yourself, family, friends and clients. Some Tools ...
Views: 1552 - Wise Woman Herbal Ezine ~ March 28, 2012 - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Susun WeedRead the entire Wise Woman Herbal Ezine here: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/wordpress/ Greetings from Susun Flash! The bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) is blooming. By the time you read this, the flowers will be gone. That’s why it is classified as a spring ephemeral (something ...
Views: 1849 - Nettle Leaf Herbal Infusions - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierNettle leaf herbal infusions is my first article on how to make herbal infusions. I have always been interested in herbs to improve my health and well being. My resources for herbal information have been from articles I've read, my friends and Susun Weed, a world renouned herbalist. Our ...
Views: 1579 - Natural Solution to Insomnia - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Prof. George GrantNature’s Insomnia Cures Insomnia is a miserable condition, and one that is not taken seriously enough. Its effects of your overall well-being and levels of stress can be extremely severe, and evidence suggests that chronic sufferers are more prone to mental health problems than sound ...
Views: 2177(2 votes) - Oat Straw Herbal Infusion - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierOat straw herbal infusion is one of several herbal infusions that I make at home. I have always been interested in herbs to improve my health and well being. My resources for herbal information have been from articles I've read, my friends and Susun Weed, a world renouned herbalist. Our ...
Views: 1629 - Allergy Testing Unveiled! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonAllergy Therapy is the process whereby a trained therapist will work with you to determine the root cause of your symptoms, and provide you with a recommended Personal Plan to restore your body to full health. Allopathic medicine can, and does, alleviate symptoms. But some conditions can be ...
Views: 1925 - BREAKING OUT OF THE MOLD: Are you letting your mind stop you? DON’T! - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Daniel CohenWhat does it mean to you to break free? Does it mean moving to a new location so you can start a new life? Does it mean letting go of that relationship because you know in your heart that you can be happier either with somebody else or even yourself? How about this, does it mean breaking free ...
Views: 2867 - Honor Your Body the Temple - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierHonor your body the temple especially now that we are celebrating the New Year 2012. After the usual excesses of the Holy Season it is time to get back to our routine. Our daily practices help us to bring more balance in our body and in our lives. Moderation in all things is key ...
Views: 1537(1 vote) - Self Care - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierSelf care and self love go hand in hand. As we begin the New Year 2012 it is important to practice positive, healthy self care by balancing body, mind, emotion, spirit. Self care is essential. Your body, mind, emotions and spirit need to be treated with loving attention daily. With self ...
Views: 1023 - 5 Common Theories About What Causes Colitis - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Albert SnowWhat causes colitis is still a matter of much debate within the traditional medical community. Colitis is basically an inflammatory swelling of the large intestine -- the colon. The basic function of the colon is to produce stools by absorbing fluids and food residues. Colitis belongs to a ...
Views: 1826 - Urinary Tract Infections - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Lori JacobsDear Friends, I hope you don’t mind potty talk because in this month’s newsletter I’d like to discuss Urinary Tract Infections; henceforth referred to as UTI’s. They are more common in women because of our anatomical configuration and ...
Views: 7024(1 vote) - Five Ways to Cope Well with Cancer & Other Calamities - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comI’ve been on a cancer journey for 3 years and I can honestly say that my life has been enriched by the experience. I’d like to share 5 ways I’ve learned to consciously cope well with cancer. These tips can apply to any kind of life challenge: 1. Face and feel your feelings fully. It’s only ...
Views: 2166(2 votes) - All Disease Begins in the Gut - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Linda DiBella“All disease begins in the gut.” ~Hippocrates Although it’s been over two thousand years since Hippocrates made this statement, it has never been as true as it is today. Our digestive tracts are passageways through one end of the body to the other that for the most part, provide a barrier ...
Views: 3968 - Wise Woman Herbal Ezine ~ March 22, 2012 - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Susun WeedTo read the entire Wise Woman Herbal Ezine visit: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/wordpress/2012/03/22/march-22-2012/ Greetings from Susun As I mentioned last week, the rose family, Rosaceae, includes more than roses. Which is not to knock roses. They offer us a bounty: heart-opening ...
Views: 1605 - How to Heal and Prevent Cancer and Other Illnesses With a Daily 'Vowel' Movement - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comI'd like to share with you several key practices I've learned on my 3-year journey with cancer that can help heal or prevent cancer and other illnesses. I’ve come up with an acronym to help us remember these important points: it’s the vowels AEIOU and Y. The word ‘heal’ literally means ‘to ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Natural Hormones Balance - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantI rarely see a patient with low testosterone levels who does not also have a serious imbalance in some or all of the other major hormones regulating metabolism, body chemistry, and disease progression. Here are 6 of the key hormones your doctor should test for … and the importance of ...
Views: 1918(1 vote) - How to minimize the side effects of blood pressure medications/diuretics? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Prof. George GrantSixty-five million Americans have high blood pressure according to the American Heart Association. If all of them were to take some of the most common drugs to treat hypertension, they’d also be deficient in vitamin B6 and CoQ10. Diuretics There are two kinds of diuretics: thiazides and loop ...
Views: 2450 - How to minimize the side effects of Statin Drugs? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantLipitor, Zocor, Mevacor, and the like are great at driving your LDL cholesterol levels through the floor; unfortunately, they do the same thing to CoQ10 levels. Here are just a few of the risks you face if you’re taking statins: Inability to ...
Views: 1943(1 vote) - How to avoid the side effects of using anti inflammatory drugs like cortisone? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantSystemic side effects occur as a result of a small amount of the cortisone entering the bloodstream and affecting your entire body, not just the location where the cortisone was given. Systemic side effects of a local injection of cortisone are rare and usually minor. Unlike taking oral ...
Views: 2122(1 vote) - Natural Treatment for Heart Burn - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantWhen it comes to treating heartburn, the first treatment option your doctor will most likely discuss with you is a "no medication" approach. This will usually involve lifestyle modifications and dietary changes. Other people have opted for home remedies to treat their heartburn. If these ...
Views: 1949(1 vote) - The Philosophy of Osteopathy - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from ben adamsWhen you go to see an osteopath several things happen. You are asked a series of questions, usually asked to undress and then lie down on a plinth and have the osteopath move your arms and legs about. How does this work? What is the osteopath trying to achieve. I hope to answer these questions ...
Views: 1089 - What cause Vaginal Dryness for women during menopause? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantA woman’s vagina naturally produces a clear, relatively odorless vaginal lubrication. How much lubricant is produced is influenced by a number of different factors and varies from woman to woman. Factors that may influence vaginal dryness ...
Views: 1741 - Should I take a mega dose of Vitamin C ? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantThere isn't much point of taking mega doses of Vitamin C and you might be harming yourself. A lot of the new info out says that more than 2,000mgs of Vitamin C could be harmful. I take 1,000mgs of C a day in divided doses because I have a connective tissue disorder, and I'm prone to ...
Views: 1942(1 vote) - Should I take the seasonal Flu Shot? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Prof. George GrantNew vaccine has been created using an immune adjuvant called squaline, that has been shown to produce devastating neurological injuries in animals and has been strongly linked to the Gulf War syndrome and the 200% increase in the fatal disease ALS in soldiers receiving the anthrax vaccine. No ...
Views: 1646 - How to do Istop rigging in the ear? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Prof. George GrantRinging in the ear known as Tinnitus can range from mildly distracting to completely debilitating. No matter what others may say, it can prevent you from leading a normal life. And even though millions of people have struggled with it for centuries, modern doctors still resort to telling ...
Views: 4140 - Can Sleeping Make You Grow Taller Naturally? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Robert MistaHave you ever measured your height in the morning after waking up and then again in the evening before going to bed? You should do that as a little experiment and you’ll be amazed by the height difference. You may not believe me now but the difference might be as much as an inch. So, I think the ...
Views: 8477 - How to have a healthy body, mind & spirit - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Lais Stephan“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” World Health Organisation, 1948 Being healthy takes place on many levels: The physical, the mental, the emotional and even on a spiritual level. As a holistic therapist ...
Views: 2618(1 vote) - Holistic Pediatrics - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from pregnancy acupunctureHolistic Pediatrics You may be wondering, “What is Holistic Pediatrics all about and Is it for MY child?” As a busy parent myself, I know you probably don’t have a ton of extra reading time, so I here’s the nutshell version of who I am and what I do: Me summarized: …(For a more flowery bio ...
Views: 566 - Spring into Action: 7 Steps to Reclaim Your Health - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Kerstin TracyDoes a current injury keep you from participating in athletic endeavors? Perhaps you have persistent injuries that keep coming back, no matter what you do. Or you feel drained and as if you have lost focus and strive. Is your energy level low? Spring is a time of renewal. So here are seven ...
Views: 1022 - Wise Woman Herbal Ezine - March 6, 2012 - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2012 from Susun WeedTo read the entire Wise Woman Herbal Ezine visit: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/wordpress/2012/03/06/march-6-2012/ Green Report - Susun Weed Dear friends of the green, Aha! We finally got some winter-like weather, even a few inches of snow! The hardy plants don’t mind at all; in ...
Views: 1663(1 vote) - Using Botox As An Alternative To Other Procedures - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Peter morganOver the years, the name Botox has come to mean many things for different people. It is most commonly used to describe a cosmetic alternative to plastic surgeries for the removal of wrinkles. The use of these injections is also a treatment method for a variety of medical conditions including ...
Views: 489 - A Simple 4 Step Process For Anyone Who Wants To Grow Taller Naturally - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Robert MistaThere is a four-step process that I believe to be mandatory if you really want to grow taller naturally. Maybe you have already taken the first two steps subconsciously. However, being aware of this process is almost like insurance for when something unexpected happens. Look at it as the perfect ...
Views: 1124 - To Live Is To Heal - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Gladys Wesley-KennedyDo you believe that to live is to heal? Do you believe that because you are alive; born into a physical body; and bound by the physical laws of this world that you are and were born…unwell? If your answer is “No” to both questions, then you belong to the vast majority of people living today. ...
Views: 1530 - Are you waiting for permission? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Shannon LagasseLife is short. It really is. When you think how quickly this past month has flown by (and that we're already halfway through February!), it's shocking. Every day I hear and read about big dreams that people have, life goals, bucket lists. But how many people go on to accomplish all those things? ...
Views: 1268 - Are You Sabotaging Your Success? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Shannon LagasseYou create your own life. You do it with your thoughts, your words, and your actions. You’re doing it every second of every day. This is a hard concept for a lot of people to accept. It means accepting full responsibility for everything that happens in your life, including the things that ...
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