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Your Choice – Your Health Medicines, both natural and pharmaceutical medicines, are a big business, it is overwhelming, confusing and can be totally over the top expensive, ineffective if you don’t know what you are doing or who you can trust. It has been my commitment throughout my career as a Naturopathic Practitioner to bring to the table for my clients, the best and most effective treatments, and medicines that will assist with their return to health. More often than not getting on top of your health problems is like peeling an onion, it is working through one layer at a time.r

You know the old saying "Variety is the Spice of Life". This comes too with the food we eat. Do you sometimes find it difficult, with all the controversy around the foods we eat. If you have read any of my blogs around nutrition and diet, you will know that I am a "Foodie". I love my Food. So I wanted to share with you today some secrets when it comes to eating carbs and how you can still stay lean and even manage to lose weight. Here are a couple of myths that I would like to clear up: 1. Eating carbs make you fat.

[First published as a blog post at www.natures-apprentice.blogspot.com on May 24th, 2011] For those with horses or with friends or family who have horses, I wanted to share some thoughts on this latest outbreak of neurologic disease in horses caused by equine herpes virus type 1 (EHV-1). For those who want more of a primer on neuro herpes and how to deal with it, there is an article on my web site I wrote during the last outbreak in 2007 (www.animavet.com/articles).

Just about every form of religion in the world has to do with performing some kind of ritual to a deity or deities. Now, many new age people are performing similar rituals in hopes of connecting to their spirit guides, guardian angels, Gaia (mother earth), etc. The truth of the matter is this, whether it be old religion, new age, or even ancient Egyptian rituals to the sun god Ra, humans have been trying to connect to higher levels of understanding or trying to connect to a higher source of energy. But what’s the reason for this?

PROPRIETARY RESEARCH OF HARMONY CONE EAR CANDLESnSUMMARY Current worldwide research indicates that ear candles function as an energetic modality comparable to the fields of reflexology and acupuncture. These modalities encourage healing as the body shifts from a sympathetic to a parasympathetic state within the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Many practitioners believe that this shift in the ANS enables healing within the ear, sinus and lymphatic systems. The vortex pattern

Patterns and Holistic Therapy rnby Nancy M. Turcich, NTS, RPP, RPE Patterns are ways in which we use our bodies or hold our bodies against the force of gravity. They may be carried through generations, genetically, or they may come to us in-utero, as we form our bodies, our minds. As we develop, mother and child are one, acting as a unit instead of separate beings. Survival of the fetus depends on the mother's survival. What takes place prior to birth, birth itself, or as we grow, creates our patterns. However, patterns change throughout our life.r

Do you love grilling on the barbecue as much as I do? Cooking food over a fire just transforms how everything tastes. So if you’ve been wanting to switch to eating more vegetables- for all those good reasons- here’s another win-win recipe that gives you what your body needs and what you will enjoy. It looks- and even tastes- like a steak! And this trumps your ordinary sandwich, being packed with 10 g of protein, 781 mg potassium, 9 g of fiber, 0 g of saturated fat (yes, 0), plus folate, magnesium and Vitamin C! Grilled Eggplant & Portobello Sandwich Ingredientsr

Monosodium glutamate, also known as MSG, is a common food additive. It`s toxic and physically addictive. Fast food companies and other food manufacturers use MSG as a "flavor enhancer," so consumers will become "hooked" on their products and keep dishing out money for more.

It is important to have an understanding that one of the foundational aspects in fighting lung and liver cancer involves presenting your body with ample vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, so that it is operating at peak capacity, fully able to cope with the rigors of more conventional cancer treatment methods like radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery. According to the ACS, your diet should consist largely of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, while minimizing your intake of saturated fats, alcohol, trans fats, fried foods, sugars, processed foods, and white (refined) flour items.

So you are tired all of the time no matter how much sleep you get, not able the think clearly, feel irritable and grumpy. Welcome to Adrenal Fatigue two of the main elements responsible for Adrenal Fatigue is a diet that is not fuelling our body with its nutritional needs as well working long hours, always on the go without taking time to just stop and watch the world go by. What is Adrenal Fatigue? Your adrenal glands are a pair of triangular-shaped organs that sit on top of your kidneys. They are responsible for the production of many hormones.

Are all cosmetics really safe, natural and earth friendly? n nAs a people, we are collectively becoming more concerned about toxins in our earth and environment, the pollution spewed into our air and oceans. This is a good sign and very encouraging. That being said, we in the West are products of a generation of mass media advertising.nnAdvertising is commonly dictated by the dollar conscious bosses of manufactured goods and cosmetic manufacturers are no different. Turn on th

If you are looking for a good quality catering service provider in Pune, then there are some important factors to consider. In fact, irrespective of the place, some factors apply to all caterers throughout the globe. We all know that food can either keep us healthy or make us sick. This is especially important when we regularly have meals outside. Be it corporate catering or office-Tiffin service, it is not only essential to check that caterers use hygienic methods to cook fo

When we first look at social health it may be somewhat challenging and overwhelming to recognize and how it fits within everyday living. The benefits that each you will achieve with your overall health and wellbeing, will come from strengthening your relationships with others. Giving you vitally important insight into your relationship with yourself as to knowing how you want your life to be. I want to share with you here how to learn more about how to develop and maintain healthy relationships.

Having a fungal infection on your nails is really unpleasant and unsightly. You may search high and low for a solution. Well, I used to be a sufferer myself, but I have found the perfect solution. Before I share with you about how to treat toenail fungus naturally, allow me to share with you the causes of toenail fungus. There are a few culprits involved, so it would be good that you know what they are, so that you know how to prevent another infection from happening in futur

Epilepsy is a diagnosed medical term used when a person has had more than one Seizurer Quite often during the diagnostic phase the cause of the epilepsy can involve some form of brain injury. However, for many people the underlying causes can be unknown. Epilepsy and Seizuresr

There’s been an on going argument since man began to acknowledge a benevolent being, within the modern world, that being religious meant you were also spiritual. But is this fact or fallacy? Through the years we’ve seen many nations of different religions claim to be very spiritual because of their religious practices and actions. Yet we’re still having wars amongst ourselves over what religion is the best one (belief systems). We are no closer to reaching our spiritual goals then we were before the advent of organized religion.

Acceptance is part of the transformation process. It is as important as setting goals. Many times, this word can be confused with passivity. However, paired with insight and awareness, it is a beneficial tool for positive change. 1. “Would of, Could of, Should of”

I am sure that you are becoming aware of the facts that you don't necessarily have to deteriorate with age. There are changes that you can make in your daily lifestyle habits that I am about to share with your that are easier to bring into your daily activities than you might think.

It is important to learn how to transform fear into courage by learning how to empower your mind so as to enable you to take charge of your emotions. There are two ways to take charge of fear, this will then allow you to transform the fearful emotion into a positive emotional state: • First it is important to recognize the Fear • Be specific about your fear so that you can address it in the appropriate way.

I can remember the first time, in my 30s, I looked in the mirror and saw a few creases near my eyes. "Could those be signs of aging already?" I wondered. Some years later, I was dismayed to notice that those creases were turning into wrinkles. How did that happen?

"Health is wealth." You've heard the saying, but do you believe it? I absolutely do! Over and over again, I've seen my patients and coaching clients reap professional and financial benefits after adopting wise self-care practices. It makes perfect sense when you think about it. Those who invest in their own wellbeing have the mental and physical energy it takes to catapult their careers to the top. On the other hand, those who neglect themselves often move through the workday feeling unfocused, sluggish, or achy and even show signs of mild depression. (Sound like anyone you know?)

When we think about our diets, we usually think of them in terms of cardiovascular health, strong bones and muscles, our energy levels, and our overall weight. But what about brain fitness? Wouldn't it make sense that if a healthy diet can enhance and strengthen how we perform physically, that it would also improve the function of our brains? Indeed, a healthy, balanced diet makes all the difference for clear thinking, the ability to focus, a sharp memory, and positive moods. And by eating certain foods regularly (and avoiding some others), we can increase or maintain our brain power.

Processing of foods may have well started with the best intentions of finding a way to preserve foods so that they would have a longer shelf life. This way of preserving was using the use of natural ingredients such as salt, sugar and vinegar. Not saying that this was necessarily good for you, but wasn't used for any other purpose than to preserve the foods. Preventing such things as food poisoning when refrigeration wasn't terrible effective and there were no such thing as a freezer.

Before you decide to take a cad mm franchise or café franchise, let us see what factors would drive anyone to go for a franchise. When you want to start a new business, you always start by looking for better returns on investment. The growing needs of people have opened plethora of markets. Every market has its own potential to grow and sustain. But the one that has always remained favorites among people is food. With today’s ever-increasing population, food industry is po

My patients want to know how natural cures work. That’s because, for the most part, they have very serious medical conditions and in many cases they have been told by their doctors that “nothing more can be done” for them. Often, I am the first natural doctor they have ever ...

This is a question that is often asked when working with my clients to improve their diets

Achieve Radiant Healthy Skin We can achieve radiant healthy skin, just by simply eating, yes eating: But it is about Eating the Right Foods-r

Drug addiction is a chronic brain disease. It tricks the brain into thinking that drugs are essential, despite negative consequences. Addiction compels individuals to go to great lengths to acquire their drugs of abuse. In 2013, more than half of new illicit drug users were under 18 years of age, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. While initial drug use is voluntary and typically begins with experimentation, repeated use can affect a person’s self-control, i

If so, we can help to restore your speaking and/or singing voice! Fix your voice, regain your voice and maintain your voice for a lifetime! - This is our motto! More often then before, we are getting inquiries from people who (at one time or another) had been involved in some kind of an accident; and due to that fact, their voices (and vocal anatomy in general) ended up being severely injured. Most common, of course, are automobile accidents; but there are also work-related

Have you found yourself to be little more than a passive participant in your medical care? If so, you are definitely not alone. One alternative that will make you an active participant is holistic medicine. Here are six aspects of the treatment. 1.Try yoga to overcome depression. If you are suffering from depression, practicing yoga may help you to overcome the symptoms and get to the root of what is causing the problem in the first place. Through the practice of yoga, you ar

From celebrities sporting milk mustaches to former horror queens touting the benefits of yogurt, the dairy industry spends billions of dollars on advertising in attempt to brainwash the public into believing that "milk does a body good." The truth is that too much dairy can cause obesity, cancer, heart disease, allergies, diabetes, and even osteoporosis. Calcium is essential to good health and can be found in a plethora of plant sources such as broccoli, cabbage and spinach. The dairy industry has led us to believe that we can only get the calcium we need from their dairy products.

I have some excellent news for Australian men and women around the concept of Aging. Each year millions of Australian men and women move into their senior (golden) years. I am going to reveal to you how these can be your happiest, healthiest and most rewarding years. I want to share with you even if you are in the age bracket where this may seem a long way a way, the secrets to you having not just a long life. But that of great energy, vitality and happiness.

When you come down with uncomfortable or concerning health symptoms, you understandably want to stay at home to rest and recuperate. Your home should be a clean, relaxing environment that fosters your recovery to good health. Unfortunately, many homes actually contribute to the unpleasant health symptoms that occupants experience. These are some of the things in your home environment that could be making you sick. A Dirty HVAC System One of the most common causes of or contri

Sometimes in life we lose our composure and react rather impulsively. It's as if our default survival mode kicks in and we instinctively brace for something that's going to knock us off our feet. Once upon a time these mechanisms related to our innate stress response served an important purpose. We defended ourselves and persisted to carry on our fittest genes and traits. But the consciousness of humanity has evolved now and we've realized our capacity to decide how we want to respond to situations and events.

So much about our modern lifestyle detracts from health and youthful vitality. Experts say we’re swimming in a “toxic soup” of polluted air and water, and a nutrient-depleted, antibiotic- and hormone-tainted food supply. This toxic overload creates chronic inflammation and widespread free radical damage. Add this to a high-sugar diet, age-related hormonal changes, and the negative thought patterns that accompany everyday stress, and it’s no wonder we feel sluggish – physically, mentally and emotionally.

What Are the Causes of Gum Disease? Gum disease is triggered by bacterial infections that if you ignore and do not treat can cause damage to the bone and outcome in tooth loss. Plaque includes bacteria, which create toxins that irritate and harm the gums. Gums inflammation normally is a primary stage of gum disease or periodontitis. Not each and every condition of gum inflammation leads to periodontitis. In the early stages of gingivitis, the bacterium that is found in plaque

A major challenge for woman is in learning and implementing ways to care for themselves whilst caring for the people around them. It requires a delicate balance of understanding that if you don’t care for yourself then you will not be able to care for others. I began learning in my late teens skills to support me with caring for myself. Coming to the realization, now throughout my life, that by putting these skills of positive self-care into practice everyday has been the most important aspect of living a healthy, happy and vital life.r

May 2009 Newsletterr Article of the Month Balance is Powerr Alte ative Medicine Research Report Polarity Therapy aims to maintain health by balancing the body's electromagnetic field. Polarity therapy was initially developed in the 1940s by Randolphr Stone, ND, DC, DO. Pierre Pannetier, ND, continued Dr. Stone's teaching after the mid-1970s. Polarity integrates: list of 3 items • The three principles and the five chakras of Ayurvedic medicine • Draws from ancient Hermetic philosophy. • Exercise and lifestyle changes list end

Premenstrual syndrome-- the collection of symptoms related to the menstrual cycle-is so common that many women consider it to be a "fact of life". The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists estimates that 85% of women in their childbearing years suffer from at least one symptom. A small percentage of these women-roughly 3 to 8% --suffer from a more severe form of PMS, called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and in 2 to 10% of cases, the symptoms are severe enough to impact women's lives-including their jobs.

There are six stages that a person typically passes through in order to make lasting changes that eliminate harmful habitual, obsessive, or addictive behavior. Before you think, "Harmful behavior? That doesn't apply to me," reflect for just another moment. Nicotine, prescription drugs, repeatedly checking your phone for messages, obsessing over your weight--dependency takes many forms. Is there anything in your world that you feel compelled to think about, do, or consume regularly?

Cinnamon and Honey Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. It will do what some call turning to sugar. In reality honey is always honey. However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will do what I rather call "crystallizing". When this happens I loosen the lid, boil some water, and sit the honey container in the hot water, off the heat and let it liquefy. It is then as good as it ever was. Never boil honey or put it in a microwave. To do so will kill the enzymes in the honey.

Health is wealth - this may be a cliché, but you realize how very true it is when you fall ill and suffer a health setback due to a chronic condition, disease or accident. Pain, debility, reduced mobility and other disease symptoms - these are things that make us realize the significance of avoiding ill health as well as the importance of regaining good health and mobility as soon as possible. Here is a look at how medication adherence can help you recover faster and how you

ThetaHealing®: An Extraordinary Energy Healing ModalityrnThetaHealing® works for many challenges, be it emotional, physical or spiritual. The guided imagery that a practitioner uses to access the Theta brain wave is also taught to clients so they can help themselves. Even though the imagery takes one through the universes and the seven planes of existence, in reality, one is entering an inner universe, working on cells, mitochondria and DNA! The minutest particles of our be

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 imbalance, toxins in the body, diet. These need to be addressed before the real causes can be eradicated. Until this is done, acne breakouts will continue to occur. That's exactly what

One of the most common conditions caused by an overgrowth of candida albicans is the vaginal yeast infection. The itching, burning, and irritation, not to mention its tendency to return again and again, make the yeast infection a serious problem. People who suffer from candida yeast infections are usually desperate to find a cure. From prescriptions to over the counter medicines to natural remedies, there are many treatments to try. However, surprisingly, the very simple bori

When I got into health care several years ago, I thought naively that I don’t want to work in mental health. By declaring this, I was of the mindset that I would not then have to treat people with depression. I did not want to feel down and hopeless like they did. Well guess what? If you work in health care it is likely up to half the people you are treating are suffering from some degree of depression. Both children and adults are suffering from depression at an alarming rate. Why is there an epidemic of depression? Do you know someone who has depression?

Achieve Radiant Healthy Skin – by what you eat

We’ve all heard a great deal about the health care crisis over the past few years. However, no one seems to be talking about the real cause – our poor health and the lifestyle choices that force us into emergency rooms so that they are overwhelmed. According to the National Center for Health Statistics (Reuters, 1/9/2009), 34% of Americans are obese and 32.7% are overweight.

News today. Mars is here! For the first time in recorded history Mars will be almost as big as the moon as it appears in the Eastern sky this month. This will never happen again in our lifetime, no matter how young you are. What does it mean? To scientists, an opportunity. To astrologers, ...

We are the voice of our children and we need to take personal responsibility to find all potential solutions for their best health and well-being. When we embark on this wonderful journey of parenthood, there are so many questions and unknowns — when our children get born with special needs, those questions and unknowns become even bigger in our minds. Often we get diagnosis and outcome predictions that can seem daunting and even very disheartening. I want to encourage all pa