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I am a certified Natural Health Consultant and I provide information and education to people seeking natural forms of healing and treatment. Most health consultants have a broad understanding of a variety of alternative health disciplines and may recommend a specific approach of alternative healing to a client. Approaches may include nutrition, homeopathy or herbal remedies. I try to combine all three when possible. As a Natural Health Consultant, I discuss and assess health

Applied Kinesiology is a holistic approach to health care developed by Dr. George Goodheart, DC. This approach to health views the body similar to a triangle called the triad of health. This concept sees the person affected by structural factors, chemical factors, and psychological ...

Cinnamon From cinnamon sticks to grated cinnamon spice, this herb is found everywhere during the holidays. Add a stick to a warm mug of hot chocolate or sprinkle some ground cinnamon on sugar cookies for a special treat. Cinnamon can be taken in the form of capsules, extracts, essential oil, and herbal tea. Cinnamon aids in digestion and can help with nausea and heartburn. Rosemary

To read the entire Wise Woman Ezine, visit: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/wordpress/2012/05/08/may-8-2012/ The Green Report by Susun Weed – May 8th, 2012 Greetings to all! Here is the second installment of your Green Report for this month, featuring wildflowers of the fields. (Check out last week’s report for wildflowers of the forest.)

If you aren’t living a life of success and wealth, chances are you’ve been programmed to think like a poor person! But here’s an easy way to change it. There are many reasons for “poverty thinking”, but the truth is that this negative programming all started in your childhood. How your parents ...

To 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 beauty, delicious smells, edible fruits/hips, and potent medicine too.

Alcohol and sleep don't go together. Contrary to popular belief, a beer or a glass of wine before bed isn't a great idea. Even though an alcoholic drink may help you fall asleep faster, it may keep you from sleeping through the night. This is called a "rebound effect." And women are affected more than men are. Why Alcohol Can Cause Restless Sleep

You've thought you've been a "good" Christian. You go to church, have devotions and are active in church events. You pray - well, especially now that you're sick and neither the medical community or alte ative medicine has been able to help you. You've exhausted all avenues known to "man" and came up empty. So God is your last hope.

To read the entire Wise Woman Herbal Ezine, visit: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/wordpress/2012/04/10/april-10th-2012/ The Green Report, Part Two by Susun Weed – April 10th, 2012 Welcome to the second installment of the April green report. The plants are coming so quickly now! So many to encounter, learn about, and play with! I hope you had fun adding flowers to your salad last week. This week your challenge is to make a totally wild salad. There are so many sweet tender young leaves to choose from.

When you ask the experts, they will tell you that there are two basic categories of foods that can be considered 'weight loss/keeping it off super foods' because they fill your tummy without adding very many calories: fruits and vegetables. What's THE nutrient that gives organic fruits and vegetables that staying power? That would be none other than humble fiber. So, if fruits and vegetables are the 'weight loss/keeping it off super foods' fiber may well be the 'weight loss/keeping it off super nutrient'

If you make suitable changes to your diet, you can find that it is possible to reduce your Crohn’s Disease symptoms. You may have found that the quality of your life have been severely affected because you feel embarrassed about your condition. You may also feel depressed and withdraw from others and find it hard to go out socially. Watching what you eat can actually help to relieve some of the symptoms of pain and diarrhea associated with your condition. An elimination diet plan works well for a start. It is said that crohn’s disease symptoms are often triggered by food allergies.

Hair dye allergies are the last thing on your mind when you look in the mirror and see your first gray hair! If you're like most of us, you want to look great without a lot of expense or hassle. You'd think that most hair dye products would be safe, since they are sitting right there on the drugstore shelf, promising gorgeous hair! Well, unfortunately for some people, the strong chemicals in many hair dye products can cause an allergic reaction to hair dye. This could be as m

Ready to take Oprah's Go Green challenge? Make saving our planet a part of your daily life with easy changes. Start today with simple suggestions from Oprah's Go Green show like Eco Bags reusable canvas bags for grocery shopping, Seventh Generation non-toxic cleaners, eco-friendly recycled ...

To read the entire Wise Woman Herbal Ezine visit: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/wordpress/2012/02/14/february-14-2012/ ~Greetings From Susun~ Happy Valentine’s Day! May your life be blessed with love. And may the love you share be returned to you a hundred-fold. This is the month of hearts and I declare it the month of the cabbage family, too. Why? Because all the plants in this large family love frost, are available in February, are easy to identify, are dependably edible, and provide major medicines as well. I love you cabbage family!

The onset of summer brings fun and frolic with swimming and beach holidays, but don’t forget the sun damage that comes in its wake. Just a few minutes in the scorching heat and the skin produces a brown colored pigment called melanin that can give a dark tanned look to the skin. Applying sunscreen before stepping out in the sun is essential to avoid a tan. However, prolonged exposure to the sun leaves the sunscreen ineffective and the excessive sweating washes it away. Thou

Eva Redei, David Lawrence Stein Professor of Psychiatry at Northwestern’s Feinberg School, has presented a study that throws a monkey wrench in the scientific rationale that is used to justify giving out antidepressant medication. She has clearly demonstrated, for the first time, that genes involved with stress are different from genes involved with depression.

There is a new study showing that the majority of people with type 2 Diabetes are not changing their diet. They are not regulating their blood sugar with their diet. They are eating too many of the wrong foods and not enough fruits and vegetable.

rnWant to learn all the best meditation techniques? You’re in for a treat.rnWe’re about to go on a journey of discovery. Our journey will lead us through 31 of the best meditation techniques. We’ll learn how to do meditation, which forms are best and why, and so much more. And not only will we learn how to meditate; we will also learn the culture and history of meditation. Take a look at the history of meditation in the image below. We’re going to cover all these diff

Diabetes is a disease caused by your body’s inability to create insulin. This inability hinders the natural process of turning carbohydrates into energy. Since diabetes disrupts the body’s normal functions, there are many diabetes complications that can occur if the disease goes untreated or in the more sever cases of the disease. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you will need to work closely with your physician in order to develop a plan of action that will be best

Moles are common for most people. They are dark spots of skin and are often slightly raised above the surface. Appearing on all parts of the body, as most people ignore or overlook them. Unfortunately, some people get these dark spots on their face, which is more obvious and can lead people to want to learn more information concerning mole removal on face. These spots are formed when the melanocytes in skin grow in clusters, instead of evenly distributed throughout the skin.

Otitus is the medical reference. For those experiencing it, it's referred to as an earache. Beyond the medical terminology of otitus, in common terms, is an infection of the ear. Encyclopedic definitions of such condition are of either an inflammation or infection of the ear, that, among those experiencing it, label such as an earache. Within categories of otitis are several types of ear infections that result in earaches, which lend such maladies to many beneficial treatment

Your body is constantly trying to re-balance itself to maintain homeostasis. If everything goes correct and your stress is minimal you will have a happy environment of good chemistry, temperature, and pressure. You will be in a low stress zone. It's when things go wrong that will affect your stress and health. Stress and Health

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders. Nearly 12 million women, or 12% of all women in the United States are diagnosed with depression at any time, compared to 7% of men or just over 6 million men. Mild and moderate depression can be differentiated from Major Depression or clinical depression. (University Health Services Tang Center Berkley, CA).

Monitor your patient's blood glucose levels frequently. As her kidney function deteriorates, she may need less insulin or oral hypoglycemic drugs. That's because one-third of insulin is metabolized and excreted by the kidneys, and as her kidney function deteriorates, insulin is available in the bloodstream for a longer time. Monitor her for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as diaphoresis, nausea, or vomiting. If she shows signs of hypoglycemia, the physician may reduc

Anti aging medicine is the fastest growing branch of medicine today. In short, it is about maximizing the human capabilities. Here are 5 foods that help: 1.Cheese. This is a surprising choice as many people do not always recognize the health benefits of cheese, yet alone the anti-aging effects. According to experts such as Matt Messina of the ADA, cheese is an excellent source of calcium which strengthens the teeth and bones as well as lower the levels of bacteria in the mouth. Common recommendations are 2 servings per week.

HERBAL PHARMACY Picking and Drying Herbs by Susun Weed In your herbal pharmacy you transform fresh and dried plants into herbal medicines. Learning to identify and use the commonplants around you is easy and exciting, beneficial and safe.Making your own medicines saves you money if you follow the Wise Woman tradition of using local herbs, free for the taking.

The Center for Disease Control estimates 10-20% of Americans get the flu during flu season. The flu is a virus. Some viruses can live anywhere from 20 minutes up to 2 hours or more on surfaces like doorknobs, computer keyboards, phones, money, desks and cafeteria tables. You can pick up these ...

What follows is the case of a woman with asthma; discussed here both for teaching purposes and to help you, the reader, understand the analysis of a case from a healer’s viewpoint.

Message from Susun – April 17, 2012 The Goddess lives all around you. Bottle her up with this ancient remedy, reputed to be at least six thousand years old, from The Yellow Emperor, a healing text from China. Triple Goddess Elixir (my name for it) is said to be curative for any problem that a woman encounters. It can dissolve cysts in the ovaries and breasts, regulate menses, ease menopausal symptoms, strengthen the nerves and the heart, and increase serenity as well. I love the vinegar on salads. I reserve the tincture for tough cases.

Recent studies have shown that the microwave popco you’re family regularly eats can be harmful to your health. The FDA and the EPA are conducting studies, but what is being done to ensure your family is safe? The studies show that the chemicals used in all popco bags, known as Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) also known as C8 (a Teflon Chemical), can cause cancer in animals but more research needs to be done to find out what the affects of these chemicals are in humans.

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The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) has helped thousands of people recover from bowel problems, including Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Celiac Disease. But will it cure your Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Cell science researcher, Elaine Gottschall MSc, popularized the SCD in her book, Breaking the Vicious Cycle. Gottschall learned about the Specific Carbohydrate Diet in a successful attempt to cure colitis in her 8-year-old daughter. Then she did the science to figur

Introduction If you are hypersensitive, easily offended or non-desirous of true change, this is not the article for you. If however, you are willing to be truthful with yourself, look in the inner mirror and take the plunge of change, you hit pay dirt!

Although you are currently struggling with an alcohol addiction, you’ve taken an important journey toward the future. You’ve recognized that an issue exists, and you’re seeking assistance. While moving forward with your journey toward freedom from addiction may seem difficult now, following some tips can help you to move in the right direction. Evaluate Your Stimuli Working to assess what leads you to abuse alcohol can help you to reduce or eliminate your exposure to th

Under The Knife c. 2003 Susun S Weed The Sixth Step of Healing -- break and enter -- is one we mostly hope to avoid. But even those who prefer herbal medicine and natural healing may find themselves needing -- or wanting -- invasive procedures, including surgery, when faced with serious illness.

Green tea is a rich source of polyphenol catechins. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the most active form of the catechins responsible for green tea’s antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic effects. Green tea also contains caffeine, which appears to act synergistically with EGCG to assist metabolism. A recent meta-analysis of all human green tea weight loss studies found that caffeine-containing green tea works best and produces a statistically significant reduction in body weight, body mass index, and waistline.

STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM! Herbal Allies to Help you Avoid Catching the Flu! by Susun S. Weed

What I am going to tell you about belly fat might seem too simple to be successful. But increasing knowledge created by brain research is showing that we have more power over our destiny simply by changing our minds, becoming clear on our desires, and taking appropriate action. First - Stop fussing about your belly fat. What have you been saying to yourself about your belly fat? You know if the conversation has been negative or if you are in a quandary – I don't seem to get a handle on how to loose this belly fat or I don't see why my belly gets so fat when I hardly eat that much.

ENERGY & STAMINA THE WISE WOMAN WAY ~2002, Susun S Weed If having enough energy to earn your daily bread and to get all your chores done is a struggle for you. If you go to bed tired, but wake up even more tired. If you can't get up and go without coffee, or can't slow down and relax without alcohol. If your fatigue is ruining your mood and your friendships. Then it's time to build energy and stamina the Wise Woman Way.

For those who are willing to attempt removing the moles themselves at home, daily application of honey on the mole region can be done. Another suggested alternative is castor oil. Application can be done as much as twice in a day. Another home remedy for mole removal is garlic. Crush a clove of garlic into a paste to be applied on the mole area. You can leave it on overnight to be washed off in the morning. Keep the mole region clean every day after the mole has been removed.

Free skin care recipes to create natural bath products. These natural skin care recipes have been used for years with success. Making your skin care products allows for a newly inspired version every time you create. Make sure to write down your tailor-made recipe in detail, it could be the perfect one! Mineral/Bath Salts Recipe: It's good to use Epsom Salts as they are reputed to have therapeutic values in relaxing muscles.

What are cold sores? A common question as the cold sore epidemic grows. There is a lot of confusion and mis-information about cold sores around the internet. Let us take a look at the facts. Cold sores, also called fever blisters and oral herpes, are painful, unsightly blisters that normally occur on the edge of the lips. They can also appear in other locations, such as nostrils, neck, cheek - and even on the fingertips. Cold sores may also appear on the roof of the mouth o

Nearly 70 million adults suffer from arthritis or chronic joint pain and that number is expected to rise exponentially as more and more baby boomers enter their golden years. Unfortunately, many Americans turn to over-the-counter and prescription medications which may temporarily relieve discomfort but do nothing to alleviate the root cause of chronic pain.

The post-mortem analysis of the brains of patients with schizophrenia compared to normal brain shows severe dysregulation in the matrix outside of brain cells that holds them together in key regions of the subconscious brain associated with learning, memory, and the processing of stress.

Most of us have been told by doctors, drug companies, and the health media that the key to lowering the risk of heart disease is to reduce our LDL (bad) cholesterol. It is characterized as the villain that gunks up our arteries and causes heart attacks. Well, this is only partly true; but at ...

The Vagina (part 2) by Susun Weed I am the sheath of the sword. I am toothed, armed, and ready to bite. I have the power to defend, to keep women safe. I am not passive, accepting, ready to be filled. I am aware, watchful, ready to reject what I don’t want and to seize what I will.

Having a slim and fit body is a dream of many people including me. Belly fat will make you feel unconfident when you wear a slim fit dress. Your finger is also unattractive. Besides, this problem increases the risk of diabetes, hypertension and fatty liver disease. So, how to lose berry fat naturally and safely? Doing a few exercises regularly and choosing the foods wisely are one of the best and most effective ways to reduce belly fat. To know which foods can help you reduce belly fat, keep reading this post. 1. Cucumbersr

I really love the picture of the kitten looking into the mirror; its reflection in the mirror was that of a lion. We all have beliefs and perceptions about ourselves. Sometimes these are very evident; and sometimes we are unaware of them but they shape our lives through the decisions we make. Our perceptions of ourselves and our reality are often tainted by past experiences and the thoughts we formed during our youth.

We have all been conned into believing that soy is healthy! The fact of the matter is, soy products are creating more health problems, not preventing them, including obesity. This can be a challenge because soy is in so many products where we would not expect it. It is in canned tuna, canned ...

Science now reveals that the foreign contents within your digestive tract play a dramatic role in your energy level, metabolic function, body weight, and cardiovascular health. While it is not the only causative factor involved in obesity and the metabolic syndrome it is a significant contributing factor for virtually any overweight person – especially someone who has difficulty losing weight and keeping it off. This past week the national media attempted to cover the breaking news story that obesity was linked to the wrong type of bacteria in your stomach.