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- Subconscious Mind or Higher Self? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Renata Bartoli, PhDIf hypnosis is extremely powerful and therapeutic in the most varied healing scenarios it is because it allows us to get into direct contact with our subconscious mind. The idea we have of the Subconscious has evolved greatly since Freud “discovered” it in the second half of the 19th century. ...
Views: 6644(7 votes) - 10 Of The Most Reliable Herbs - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Neelima ReddyEven the most experienced and skilled herbalist in the world probably couldn’t name off every single herb that can be used in alternative health remedies. Herbalism is thousands of years old and the potential uses of any particular herb are numerous. With so many herbs out there, there are ...
Views: 1120(2 votes) - Healing Sound for a Healthy State of Being - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Michelle SigurdsonHealing sound vibrations are all around us in the natural world. The songs of birds fill forests; their orchestrations can raise our spirits and some say, our energetic vibrations. Near the sea, the sound of the deep rolling tide can be very relaxing and trance-like. The creek that leads to the ...
Views: 828(3 votes) - 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: 3636(2 votes) - 7 Tips To Control Television Viewing In Children! - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Neelima ReddyMany kids spend their time in front of television before they enter school. According to the American academy of pediatrics (AAP), children aged above two years should watch not more than one to two hours daily. If your kid is spending much time in front of television, he can face ...
Views: 982(2 votes) - How Do I Learn Hypnosis For Free - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from John OsgoodA lot of people have been suffering from stress or anxiety recently, especially with the current economic environment, and they want to find a way to relax without spending too much of their time and money. Self hypnosis relaxation techniques are the answer to this dilemma. It can be performed ...
Views: 995(2 votes) - Top 10 Best Home Remedies For The Most Common Aches, Pains & Health Concerns - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Neelima ReddyWhen you first feel the signs of a migraine attack coming along, do you immediately pop the pills that your doctor prescribed? If you have the common headaches, muscle or joint pains, do you ‘prescribe’ a medication for yourself and look for an over-the-counter pain killer? It’s good to rely ...
Views: 731(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Cure Urinary Tract Infection Fast - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you are suffering from a urinary tract infection, you don’t want to wait for relief, you want it now. There are several ways to cure urinary tract infection fast. However, if you are going to be using a natural or home remedy to treat your UTI you should consult your medical care professional ...
Views: 2053(2 votes) - Nutritional Microscopy - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Sharon ReynoldsNUTRITIONAL MICROSCOPY by Sharon Reynolds LIVE BLOOD CELL MICROSCOPY ANALYSIS Microscopy allows a health professional to evaluate the shapes and other properties of individual blood cells, indicating nutritional conditions which can be adversely affecting a person's health. The ...
Views: 1676(3 votes) - The Cause of All Disease - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Brad CaseI’ve spent the last several articles explaining how Western medicine has things royally screwed up in a multitude of ways – from their over-reliance on an overly simplistic germ theory to the harm done by their advice, treatments and preventative measures. This problem is so bad, in fact, that ...
Views: 1671(5 votes) - Constantly Unwell? What´s The Alternative? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Kay PattersonI wish I had a dollar for every time someone had said to me, alternative therapies, don´t believe in them, all that "new fangled", "new age" stuff. Indeed, when I first started as a therapist, doctors regarded me with great suspicion and would certainly have voted to have me burnt at the stake ...
Views: 1877(3 votes) - Menstrual Problems & Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from genelia markWe all know what is good for us in terms of nutrition and women’s health has been well researched in the pharmaceutical industry but little real research has been conducted into natural ingredients that have been around for as long as the menstrual cycle. Common menstrual disorder includes ...
Views: 865(3 votes) - Home Remedies for Asthma that are Simple, Safe and Effective - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Ryan MuttAsthma is a life-threatening respiratory disorder and if it is not managed properly can lead to serious problems. There are several simple home remedies that are very supportive and helpful in treating this chronic disease. These home remedies can be easily prepared at the comfort of home. All ...
Views: 1180(4 votes) - Low Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Julia RobertsWhen the pressure of the blood that is exerted against the walls of the blood vessels after and during every heart beat is lower than normal, you have low blood pressure. This can result in insufficient blood flow to the important body organs like the heart and the brain. There are two main ...
Views: 1105(2 votes) - Diabetes Blood Testing - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Michael HutchUnfortunately, there are still people who do not yet even know they have diabetes. There are some easy steps that you can take in order to find out. This is extremely important for your health. So if you think you may have diabetes, it is vital to do the right tests. Having ‘annual check-ups’ ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - Preventing Diabetes - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Michael HutchEven if you do not suffer from diabetes (which can be a very difficult condition to manage) it is very important for your well being to take the right measures in order to remain healthy and to prevent it. There are some easy steps you can take in order to achieve this, such as adopting and ...
Views: 940(1 vote) - Are Superhuman Capabilities Only Exist In Movies ? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2010 from TKS Datuk Dr. Azam Zulkifli Al - Qadiri Zulkifli Al - QadiriEverybody is searching for ways to improve their life. It doesn’t matter who you are. While others refuse and do not bother to even give a glance look at the truth that was standing in front of their eyes all along. In the end when life become harder the make a lousy choice to end their ...
Views: 2643(4 votes) - Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Tim DamgaardAs the holidays are upon us, it seems that stress levels tend to continue rising and end the year at an all time high. Are you one of those people who enjoy the holidays and all the activity and pace or are you someone who just makes it through and is glad when it’s over? As much as we all have ...
Views: 1459(7 votes) - How Do You React When You Catch a Cold? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonThe other day I wrote a quick article on the importance of having a positive attitude when you catch a cold, due to your expectations having a great impact upon the reality which you subsequently experience. I mentioned in this article that I was due to go on an airplane and that I was ...
Views: 1276(4 votes) - Food Strategies during the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Tim DamgaardWorking as a Quantum Techniques (www.QuantumTechniques.com) practitioner I have the privilege of following many of you on your individual healing journeys. For most of you some major life style changes are necessary initially, for example an adjusted diet. Maybe it is toxins that need to be ...
Views: 965(2 votes) - Top 13 Yoga Exercises To Avoid Backaches - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Neelima Reddy—Know About The Postures And Positions That Prevent Back Pains The old east originated meditative art- yoga is making a good impact in the present scenario. It is adored all around the world and is supposed to be very effective in keeping body flexible and kept in good shape Power ...
Views: 812(2 votes) - Acupuncture Sucessfully Treats Migraines and Headaches!7 Good Reasons to Try it! - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonHEADACHE AND MIGRAINE SUFFERERS --RELIEF IS POSSBLE WITH TCM! 7 Good Reasons to try it!! Pain from headaches and migraines debilitates and affects 45 million Americans. Are you one of them? How many people do you know who are? Help is here! Western medicine offers strong drugs to mask and ...
Views: 2454(4 votes) - Meditation Reinvented: How Feedback Alters The Odds Of Success - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Carol McMahonAppearances can be deceptive. Sitting meditation looks like restfully doing nothing at all. Meditation is, however, a task of extreme difficulty, and chances are the sitter is not performing well. Meditation’s task is paying attention. All forms of meditation involve attention focused on ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - Meditation Reinvented: How Feedback Alters The Odds Of Success - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Carol McMahonAppearances can be deceptive. Sitting meditation looks like restfully doing nothing at all. Meditation is, however, a task of extreme difficulty, and chances are the sitter is not performing well. Meditation’s task is paying attention. All forms of meditation involve attention focused on ...
Views: 1709(3 votes) - Alternatives - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Peter RadfordALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Conventional Comparison Continued What is alternative medicine? The answer to this conundrum is dependent not only upon the discipline of the protagonists but also on geographical considerations. Consider the following two examples: (1) The Physical Medicine & ...
Views: 1316(3 votes) - How Positive Thinking Helps When You Catch a Cold - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonIt will probably not surprise you when I say that my motivation in asking this question comes from the fact that I have caught a cold. I have managed to avoid all those bugs which circulate so easily for at least the last two years, so I don't suppose that I should grumble. What I will say is ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - The Importance of Acid Alkaline Balance in Your Body to Reclaim Your Health - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Alexandra PushkinIn order to function at optimum capacity, the internal body environment must remain as close to neutral as possible. It likes to measure in on the pH scale at 7.39. When the body takes in an excessive amount of acids, as it does so often as a result of making the wrong food choices, this excess ...
Views: 831(2 votes) - Stone Massage for Pets with Cancer from Stone Massage Pioneer Sonia Alexandra - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Sonia AlexandraStone Massage for Pets with Cancer A Catalyst for Health Enhancement By. Sonia Alexandra, World Renowned Stone Massage Pioneer Copyright ©2008 Stone Therapy for Cancer Stone massage is a physical practice with a vital spiritual root. This therapy utilizes heat-retaining warm massage ...
Views: 2637(2 votes) - Accessing our Divine Blueprints this Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Tim DamgaardSleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening, A beautiful sight, We're happy tonight, Walking in a winter wonderland. For some, December ushers in a “winter wonderland” of holiday spirit, untouched by the hustle and bustle. For many of the rest of us, it marks ...
Views: 3167(3 votes) - Boosting Your immune System By Using Your Mind - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonWhen your body and mind are in a state of balance you will enjoy the best of health. Poor health, or dis-ease, reflects an imbalance; it is a physical manifestation of imbalance in some part of your life. It is easy to conjecture that the increase in viral disease and the speed with which it ...
Views: 1407(5 votes) - Can You Cure Your Acid Reflux With an Apple? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Paul BrewerWe have always been taught that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. And this is very true for those people who are suffering from acid reflux. Acid reflux, also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD, is a condition wherein fluids from the stomach are regurgitated or refluxed back ...
Views: 973(3 votes) - Get The Lead Out With Chelation - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Steve BerchtoldChelation therapy is designed for the purpose of flushing out heavy metals from the body. It's simply a treatment that administers chelating agents. EDTA chelation treatment involves the use of ETDA (ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid.) This is an amino acid that is manufactured, and is used in ...
Views: 1703(3 votes) - Daily Endurance Complex - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Gabs LagunaThe body can withstand a lot of stresses such as heavy exercise or extreme physical activity in work, however when these stresses are continued for moderately prolonged periods, they may be dangerous to the body. What really determine endurance in exercise are the muscles. Muscle strength is ...
Views: 935(4 votes) - Alternatives - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Peter RadfordALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Conventional Comparison There is a long standing view held by many medical researchers that rejects the notion of a classification of medicines which proposes that any therapy should be characterised as Alternative Medicine. The view taken by such proponents is that ...
Views: 1246(3 votes) - What Can a Hair Analysis Reveal? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Tim DamgaardWhat Can A Hair Analysis Reveal? Do you have? • Headaches • Depression/Anxiety • Digestive Disturbances • Thyroid Imbalance • Allergies First of all, what is a hair analysis and why would you want one? Hair analysis is an invaluable screening tool which allows a correct program of ...
Views: 2781(4 votes) - Autism: The Legacy of Our War on Germs - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Brad CaseIn my last article, I discussed the fact that vaccines are loaded with toxic heavy metals and other chemicals as well as the fact that they’re not studied for long-term side effects or safety and that they are not the public health miracle many people believe them to be. That is, they’re not ...
Views: 1733(5 votes) - Herbal Therapy in Cough and Colds - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Gabs LagunaCough and cold symptoms are a very big bother to most of us. Although its symptoms usually disappear after 1-2 weeks without any form of treatment, they are the usual causes of doctor visits, missed classes and work absences. There are many over the counter regimens for cough and colds, ...
Views: 1490(4 votes) - EFT is a Great Option for Treating Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Adele WangAnxiety is a condition that plagues millions of Americans. Yet it is something standard allopathic medicine has not always successfully addressed . It is often seen as an emotional problem, and is often treated with medication. As an energy medicine practitioner working within an integrative ...
Views: 1308(6 votes) - Herniated Disc Alternative Treatments - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Jesse CannoneMany patients who hear a diagnosis of a herniated disc immediately question whether spinal surgery is in their future. Whether or not surgery is the right option should be discussed with one's doctor. However, most patients can find back pain relief using more conservative treatments. The ...
Views: 1696(4 votes) - Yoga Benefits and Type - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from alley smithThe number of "types" of yoga is fairly large. A traditional physical and mental discipline originating in India, yoga has been practiced for centuries, and is a sequence of postures and positions, synchronized with your breathing, created to improve mind, body and soul. Ultimately, as you ...
Views: 970(3 votes) - Tinnitus Symptoms, Types and Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from alley smithTinnitus is a medical condition that causes a person to experience constant ringing sounds that do not go away easily. Tinnitus is also often referred to as a symptom of a larger problem since this medical problem is often associated with more serious problems such as hearing loss. Tinnitus is ...
Views: 995(3 votes) - Dry Skin Remedies - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Jannet JainDry skin has a low level of sebum and can be prone to sensitivity. The skin has a parched look caused by its inability to retain moisture. It usually feels "tight" and uncomfortable after washing unless some type of moisturizer or skin cream is applied. Chapping and cracking are signs of ...
Views: 1055(2 votes) - Diabetes Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Jannet JainDiabetes is a disease that is the result of your body not producing enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by your body that helps to turn sugars into energy. The symptoms of diabetes are increased thirst, increased urination, constant hunger, weight loss, irritability, blurred vision, ...
Views: 670(2 votes) - Ways to Reduce Stress and Live Happy Life - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from alley smithStress is difficult for scientists to define because it is a subjective sensation associated with varied symptoms that differ for each of us. Hans Selye set out the first definition. Many scientists see stress as a reaction to events in our life which cause a reaction in our body. Stress is an ...
Views: 805(3 votes) - Panic Attack Symptoms and Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from alley smithPanic Attacks are an emotional disorder which can completely take over your life. They make you extremely vulnerable, and you constantly question whether another panic attack is on the way. This sometimes results in sufferers being too scared to leave the house, in case they have a panic attack ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - The Colloidal Silver “Blue Man” and MSNBC - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Steve BarwickRecently, MSNBC conducted a very interesting follow-up broadcast with Paul Karason, the so-called “Colloidal Silver Blue Man.” Paul is the man whose skin turned blue after he ingested incredibly excessive amounts of colloidal silver daily, for over a decade. Once again, Matt Lauer, the ...
Views: 3356(1 vote) - Colloidal Silver, Cystic Fibrosis and Lung Disease - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Steve BarwickIn the excerpts below from a medical study published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine (2008: 101: S51–S52. DOI 10.1258/jrsm.2008.s18012)we see some very strong evidence indicating that colloidal silver may turn out to be a successful treatment for the debilitating chronic lung ...
Views: 6357(1 vote) - 8 Prevalent Myths and Misconceptions About Colloidal Silver - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Steve BarwickLately, there’s been more misinformation on colloidal silver going around than I’ve seen since the FDA first instituted their failed campaign to ban it back in the late 1990’s. People seem to be "salting" various news and social networking forums with this misinformation, in an attempt to ...
Views: 4522(1 vote) - Cure for Kidney Stone- Passing Kidney Stones with Tasty Herbs - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Joe BartonThe pain of kidney stones is a lot similar to giving birth to a baby according to many women. And that is why many sufferers are looking for an effective cure for kidney stones. But before you drink gallons upon gallons of water to flush your stubborn stone, you might want to supplement your ...
Views: 1767(2 votes) - Dissolve Gallstones Naturally - 5 Most Effective Ways - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonOne of the reasons why surgery is being assailed as a treatment option for gallbladder disorder is because it deals with the removal not only of the stones but the gallbladder itself. In fact, doctors who often recommend this treatment are criticized for not considering the possible outcomes ...
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