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Beyond the Magnesium Hype-- What You REALLY Need to Know

In the last few years, magnesium has taken center stage as a cure-all for everything from migraines, to diabetes, to osteoporosis. But what is the truth? Should you be taking a supplement every day or can you rely on your diet to provide all the magnesium you need? Read on to find out. Your body uses magnesium for more than 300 chemical processes to keep you healthy (and happy!). Because you are constantly using this vital mineral, your body works very hard to keep blood levels of magnesium steady and available for use.

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What's So "Ideal" About The Ideal Protein Diet?

A diet that has been floated about in the USA since February 2008, but has been available in Canada for 10 years and in Europe for 20 years is called the "Ideal Protein Diet." It was developed by a French doctor, Dr Tran Tien Chanh, initially intended for French Olympic athletes, allowing them to drop weight quickly.

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What is Chinese Tui Na?

The Chinese word, Tui Na, means push (Tui) grab (Na). This ancient form of massage is one of the essential foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has been practiced for thousands of years by martial artists, Qi Gong practitioners, and healers around the world to maintain health ...

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By Patrick O'Neill
4 Things Your Body Absolutely Needs More Of

We’ve all become very familiar with the most basic tenets of a healthier lifestyle: “drink water instead of sugary drinks”, “get more lean protein in your diet”, “cut out white flours”, “eat more fruit and vegetables”. Certainly these suggestions are great ways to improve your health, but they’re rather vague and simply order a person to have “more of this” and “less of that”. Most people’s health regimens already include a nutritious diet with l

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Combining Life Coaching with NLP and CBT

Life Coaching, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Neuro- Linguistic Programming (NLP) can be used to work together in any client situation. They act as tools to help improve, and change a person's life. Many practitioners specialise in one specific subject, however, the subjects can be combined to give the client a more ‘powerful and successful’ outcome and the practitioner a wider range of ‘tools and techniques’ to use.

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By Laura Yates
The Natural Treatment of Scabies

Scabies is caused by an infestation of the itch mite known as Sarcoptes scabiei. Mites are eight-legged parasites which are just 1/3 of a millimetre in length. These mites burrow into the human skin and will cause intense itching. The mites which are not visible to the eye consequently cause the condition known as scabies.nnScabies produces small red bumps and blisters and tend to target specific areas of the body such as between the fingers, the wrists and the backs of the e

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Raw Food Diet - How It Reduces the Risks of Stroke Caused by the Typical American Diet in Conventional and TCM Perspectives

Besides cancer and heart diseases, stroke is the third leading cause of death. Approximate 1/4 of all stroke victims die as a direct result of the stroke or it's complications. According the National Institutes of Health, more than two million Americans suffer long-term disabilities from stroke, costing our society billions of dollar each year. I. Introduction 1. What is conventional mediciner Conventional medicine is also known as Western medicine.

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5 Ways to Regain Your Creativity

In talking with peers and clients this past year, I came to an interesting conclusion; the creativity we have as children is displaced by the go-go-go epidemic we find ourselves in as adults. Did you while away the hours as a kid day dreaming, drawing or reading? These activities all are rooted in your creative brain.

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Endometriosis Part XV - List of Food Help To Treat Endometriosis

Endometriosis which grows somewhere else other than the endometrium, also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. As we know food play a very important role in prevent and treat some kinds of diseases. In this article, we will discuss how foods help to treat endometriosis. A. Brocoli 1.

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By Vaidehi Vihari
The 18 Chakras of Healing

According to Hindu religion, a chakra is a point of energy in the body. It is that point at which the body's energy is highly potent and can be harnessed through appropriate methods. The term 'chakra' is a Sanskrit word which means wheel. It is often said that these chakras are actually spinning wheels of energy, located in the subtle body and not the physical body. The sources or chakras are connected through a channel known as the 'Nadi'. It is believed that the vital force

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The Future of Reflexology

In today’s ever-changing world, more and more people are turning to therapeutic touch to assist the body’s natural healing process, to support their immune system, increase their vitality and zeal for life, to achieve faster recovery from illnesses and injuries, and to gain relief from stress. Also, in the search for pain relief and increased vitality, people are discovering that they are getting better and longer lasting results using more than one healing modality.

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5 easy tips to bring your hormones back into balance

In my daily practice as a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, and as a college Health and Wellness professor, I hear the horror stories about synthetic hormone replacement treatments over and over again. Most recently, while I was presenting at a Yoga Conference, I got a frantic text message from one of my good friends. The text went something like this, “Hi, I need to know what to do to cleanse out my body and what vitamins to order, I just took myself off of hormones because I was losing my hair, HELP! This is a very typical question that I get asked on a regular basis.

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Most common Types of Cancer - Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer Cervix is the lower part of uterus that opens at the top of the vagina. Cervix acts an transition area for vaginal lining (squamous epithelium) change to uterus type (columnar epithelium) through the transitional area (squamous columnar epithelium) to host the development of the fetus. Cervical cancer is malignant neoplasm of the cervix uteri or cervical area caused by abnormal cells growth with alte ation of cells DNA. Pre-cervical cancerr

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Letting Go of Anger

Many of us experience anger. Some people can let it go after a short time, and some people may hold onto for a long time. I see anger as an invisible black line that you send to the person you are angry with, and sometimes, and if you are both angry with each other, that black invisible line ...

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The Stress Response Fight/Flight/Freeze

There are many reasons in this day and age why we are called to detox our body systems: - Physical toxins: herbicides, pesticides, chemical additives & preservatives in our food - Pollution/carbon monoxide in the air we breathe - Too many stimulants in our diet: sugar, caffeine, alcohol, drugs & prescribed medication - Household products & toiletries full of carcinogens - Etc, etc, etc. This list can go on and on into geological, environmental, and technological pollutants also.

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Find Out Why The Japanese Outlive Everyone

Your body is 75% water, what are you filling your 75% with?? nnI would like to take a moment of your time to introduce you to one of the Greatest Preventative Health Advances of our generation! Kangen-Alkaline Ionized Anti-oxidant Water, pure, healthy, alkaline drinking water with miraculous healing properties! Since personally purchasing this machine it has literally transformed my families, friends and my life, the testimonies are miraculous to say the least! nn nnWater so

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Unwinding Your Core Through Abdominal Chi Massage

We hear a lot today about strengthening our core, moving from our core, or our center. What does this really mean? What is our “core” anyway? Simply put, it is the center of gravity in our body located in our abdomen in the area from the navel to the pubic bone. Our core is a very integral area of our body with the navel being the major player in our day-to-day game of health and well being. Why is this so and how can we become more aware of the importance of our abdomen, our core, in maintaining a state of optimum wellness?

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Child Health - How to Treat Autism With a Nutritional Perspective

I. Definition A nutritional supplement is also known as a food supplement, it is defined as a form of food supplement which is prepared with the intention of providing nutrients for people who for what ever reason are found to have a nutritional supplement deficiency, such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, fatty acids,amino acids, etc. Many countries define nutritional supplements as foods, while in others they are defined as drugs. II. Types of nutritional supplement and how they help to treat autism A.

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Soldier tells of his Traumatic Brain Injury in Iraq by IED

"If you're a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom (O1F) or Operation Enduring Freedom(OEF), we welcome you home and sincerely thank you for the time you served. Words can't convey the deep appreciation that we and other Americans across the country have for your valor, commitment, and hard work. While in harm's way, you endured many hardships, from constant threats and unpredictable crises to extreme temperature, chaotic operations, absences from loved ones, and uncertainty about your return home.

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Most common Types of Cancer - Larynx (Voice Box) Cancer

Larynx Larynx is also known as voice box, located between the pharynx and the trachea. Its function is to ensure the airways are open and when we breath and talk and closed when we swallow to ensure no food gets into the trachea. Larynx Cancer or Laryngeal Cancer Larynx cancer is also known as cancer of the larynx or laryngeal carcinoma and can develop in any part of the larynx. Most larynx cancers are squamous cell carcinomas as a result of uncontrolled multiplication of transformed malignant cells in the laryngeal epithelium originated in the glottis.

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Is Eating Duck Healthy for You & What about Duck Fat?

Like you I like to incorporate a variety of foods into my diet. Both for health reasons but also for a change. Curious as many of you I came to wondering if duck is healthier than chicken and also what were the health benefits to eating duck. Also what has become a normal part of the supermarket shopping in the fat department, is duck fat. Once again curious as to whether this could cause harm or if it had health benefits. Here I will go through with you my findings on this matter>>>Is Duck Healthy to Eat?r

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Creating Abundance by Practicing Gratitude

"Gratitude is the open door to Abundance" was the fortune on a recent herbal tea bag I opened. This statement really hit home as the message powerful in it's simple truth. As we transition from 2008 into 2009 I am reminded that true wealth is the connections that we have, the health that we ...

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From Ego to Eagle

FROM EGO TO EAGLE © From jail to freedom… From Fear to Lover It is not just what we do, it´s why we do it. Do you work in such or such thing because that´s what “others” told you would be better in this every-day-more-tough-and-difficult-world?

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Finding out what's going on in your body by using your eyes--Iridology

Lots of wonderful alte atives are available in holistic health care. Many of us remember getting excited then overwhelmed at our first encounter; mine occurred visiting a NYC alte ative health expo. The sheer number (over a hundred in NYC) can leave you in a quandary—which is best for me? Fortunately a few modalities act as a guiding light by which to navigate through all the rest, because the first line of defense in healing and wholeness is an intelligent and thorough assessment before starting any treatment at all.

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How to Use an Ancient Secret to Evolve Intelligently in this Toxic World

In my last article, (Secrets of Taming Your Inner Caveman) I pointed out how normal everyday annoyances are being interpreted by your nervous system (which is intimately linked to your energy system) as crises or life-and-death dangers. These annoyances can include a wide range of events like • An argument with your spouse • Exchanges of ‘hand signals’ with a fellow motorist • A less-than-favorable conversation with your boss • The constant diet of doom and gloom from daily news reports …and the list goes on and on.

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The True Meanning Of Yoga

What is the true meaning of Yoga? Well that depends on where you look. When you search the web you get this definition: The word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. We can think of the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit. When you ...

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Menopause Conventional and Complementary Medicine Marvel or Myth

Exploring menopause from the holistic perspective using Complementary and Alte ative Medicine (CAM) is fundamental to all women who want to take responsibility for their health during this particular part of their lives. However conventional medicine cannot be ignored. According to Kuhn M. A. (1999, “Health is not merely the absence of disease, but a state of balance among body, mind and consciousness - a state of being totally happy with one’s self”.

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By Dr. Thierry Lerond
How Shark Liver Oil Supplements Offer Asthma Relief

Those who have been diagnosed with asthma find that their disease can be a difficult daily challenge. On some days, it can be worse than others. Marine life holds an array of treatments for a variety of health challenges, including asthma. And for those interested in seeking a more holistic remedy, shark liver oil may very well be right therapy to alleviate future asthma attacks. But before jumping into this treatment, here’s a brief overview about this disease and how shar

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Testosterone Deficiency and Heart Diseases

I. Introduction Testosterone and Testosterone deficiencyr Testosterone is a male hormone. Besides promoting libido it has other important functions such as maintaining muscle mass, forming bone, and regulating heart muscle and cholesterol. It also helps to improve the oxygen levels throughout the body as well as controlling blood glucose and strengthening the immune system.

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Enhance your body balance with EMF protection

Modern life can be a maze of challenging energies and stresses to our natural energetic state. Ideally it is optimal to have our energy field & chakras balanced and at all subtle body levels (etheric,mental,astral and causal). For reference I will call this ideal state "body balance". Some things that might stress us can work at an organic level to unbalance us, such as non-organic food or generic tap water. The effect can be slow and accumulative. Emotional and mental stress

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Melalite The 'Stone of Growth'

Melaliter The 'Stone of Growth', supports and guides all beings through jou eys ofrngrowth and development. Menalite encourages learning and developing for the growth of the mind, body and soul. A stone that brings great support and guidance universally to all through out the journey of life. Menalite can be especially helpful to the being that may have learningrndifficulties, bringing an ease of flow between the being and subject. Alongside this, Menalite is helpful in strengthening the ability to developr

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Top 10 Secrets to Alkalizing the Body to Radiant Health

NEWS FLASH: 6 out of 10 Americans are overweight and over acidic! nnDr. Robert Young author of “The pH Miracle” has shown that fat is actually an over-acidification problem. What does that mean? The body creates fat cells to carry acids away from your vital organs, so these acids literally don't choke your organs to death. Fat is actually a response from the body to an alarming over-acidic condition. Fat is saving your life!nnHere are some aspects regarding pH you may fin

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Testosterone Deficiency and Obesity

I. Introduction Testosterone and testosterone deficiencyr Testosterone is a male hormone. Besides promoting libido it has other important functions such as maintaining muscle mass and forming bone, regulating heart muscle and cholesterol. It also helps to improve the oxygen levels throughout the body as well as controlling blood glucose and strengthening the immune system.

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HEAVY METAL: Not Good When It Comes to the Brain

I’m not talking about heavy metal music, although frequency-wise that’s an interesting topic on its own. I’m writing about health news regarding the brain that has been published lately, and I’d like to share some of it. As an energetic health practitioner who works with the Chinese Five Element and Meridian System, Metal Element is particular to this time of year. Metal deals with intellect, precision, values and inspiration. Obviously, input=output. Mental function is directly related to what you ingest, digest and filter through all of your senses.

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Everyday Forgiveness…a simple way to clean the plaque of your soul

Forgiveness is confusing. Ask anyone and you get a different answer. Some people feel they have to forgive their perpetrator. “I’m not about to forgive the SOB that raped me when I was 12 yrs old and destroyed my life,” says Claire. But she hasn’t moved forward with her life since then. The “perception” of that event weighs heavily on her choices to find a healthy relationship or even trust herself again. When you carry the past like an anchor on your back, you block opportunities and make choices based on your past fears.

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Why Detox ?

Why Detox? "Why do we need to Detox? Aren't our bodies designed to do this process naturally?" This is probably the questio I hear far above and beyond any other. Why detox? When our bodies are designed to rid itself of waste products, what is the purpose of cleansing? Our bodies were designed many 1000's of years ago. When 'toxins', as we know them today, didn't even exist. These days our lifestyles are full of chemical additives and preservatives which, in all honesty, our bodies do not recognise and do not know how to process.r

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Good Fun Is Necessary For Good Health

Good fun is a must for healing and good health. Why? Because it is relaxing, which provides tissues with enough circulation and nourishment. It is not taxing on the body but rather lets the body heal. It is a meditative state. Good fun happens when we take ourselves and earthly life with a grain ...

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Regain Your Innocence with Yoga

Innocence is what we get when we lose all we have been told we have to do or be. Innocence is the charm that holds love's grace. Innocence is the unva ished clarity we seek when we strip away what others think of us. I could go on and on, but I want to know what you think of innocence. I want to know what you know about innocence and I want to know when you last felt innocent. We talk about losing our innocence, but I want to talk of regaining it. How can you get your innocence back?

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MSG Hunt tells his war story of PTSD/TBI and his Recovery

PTSD occurs when a person has experienced, witnessed, or has been confronted with a traumatic event, which involved actual or threatened death or serious physical injury to themselves or others. At which point they responded with intense fear, horror or helplessness. These diagnostic criteria for PTSD falls into three groups and are summarized as follows: 1)Re-experiencing the trauma (nightmares, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts). 2)Numbing and avoidance of reminders of the trauma (avoidance of situations, thoughts and feelings, etc.).

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Responsibilities Of A Teacher

Someone told me they desire to be a teacher. First, we are all teachers, all the time. We teach by personal example. We teach others about the state of being, about the thinking process, and about relationship skills, to name a few. In short, we teach all the time, by mere presence. People ...

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