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- Menopause Conventional and Complementary Medicine Marvel or Myth - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonExploring menopause from the holistic perspective using Complementary and Alternative 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. ...
Views: 2897(1 vote) - Stress Headaches Can Be Bad Indeed. If They Aren’t From Stress, How Can You Get Better? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Jill PrinceIf you’ve been told your headaches are from stress, you need another opinion, soon. The reality is, any symptoms, seemingly related to stress need more investigation. Stress headaches usually result from chronic stress, but this diagnosis is not correct a good portion of the time. Dr. David ...
Views: 2203(3 votes) - Healing Miracles: How a Mother’s Love Helped Her Blind Son SEE - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Zeeva International aka Zeeva Natasha ZazhinneEveryone thinks once you’re blind, you’re blind. That’s it. A permanent condition. When I was blind, they told me it was forever. The doctors told me so. The Braille Institute told me so. They all said “Accept, adjust, and learn to live in the world as best you can.” I became blind due to ...
Views: 2872(4 votes) - Antibiotics Cure Bacterial Infections - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Jack BondAntibiotics cure bacterial infections very easily. They are the medications specifically meant for treating the bacterial infections. They destroy the infections causing microorganisms. Both gram positive and gram negative bacterial infections are easily cured by the antibiotics. Antibiotics ...
Views: 2551(2 votes) - Overcome Alcohol Dependency - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonWhen you reach a point in your life that you realize that alcohol is creating problems, then you know that a change is required. Some people drink far more than the doctor recommends but are completely happy with the effect upon their life and their health, and that's fine; you are the person ...
Views: 1684(2 votes) - The Alternative Mechanic - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Marek DoyleImagine your body is a car. Instead of your liver, you have an engine block. Instead of your thyroid, you have a fuel pump. Your immune system has been replaced by a steering rack and your digestive system is now a catalytic converter. And so on. For the first few years, ownership of your ...
Views: 1372(3 votes) - Black Elder/ Sundew Combo: The Influenza Booster - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Gabs LagunaInfluenza is a viral infection which affects mainly the nose, throat, bronchi and, occasionally, lungs. This infection usually lasts for about a week, and is characterized by sudden onset of high fever, aching muscles, headache and severe malaise, non-productive cough, sore throat and rhinitis. ...
Views: 1588(3 votes) - ACNE (Acne Vulgaris) - Causes, Types and Herbal Remedies - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Neal KIntroduction The sudden onset of a ‘zit’ before a date is every teenager’s nightmare. Most teenagers – and a large percentage of adults – suffer from Acne Vulgaris, which can shows up as whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples on the face, neck, shoulders, back, and chest. A recent study conducted ...
Views: 1499(2 votes) - Best Diet for High Blood Pressure Sufferers - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Cristina ChaseThere is a fast and natural way to lower high blood pressure and to reduce the risk of heart disease. This article will uncover what your diet should contain and more to help you get on the right path to a healthy lifestyle. Here is the best high blood pressure diet that will dramatically and ...
Views: 1855(3 votes) - The Swine Flu Scare Is Greatly Hyped - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Steve BerchtoldWe get news about the swine flu on a daily basis now. For all that is currently known, the swine flu is not any worse than any other flu, just much more of a "hype." The question we should now be asking ourselves: should we get the swine flu vaccine or not? If you want to know my ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Qigong, Immunity, and Influenza - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallQigong, Immunity, and Influenza With debate raging over the efficacy and side effects of the H1N1 flu vaccine, which contains mercury (as thimerosal) and may contain other adjuvants, perhaps it is appropriate to consider carefully some natural alternatives to increase one's immune response. ...
Views: 2487(5 votes) - How Cleansing Cures Cancer: One Woman's Story - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Allison BiggarThe relationship between unhealthy eating and the development of disease is undeniable. When most people get a cancer diagnosis their doctors are quick to prescribe drugs and harsh treatments such as radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery. All of these treatments have a harrowing effect on the ...
Views: 1348(2 votes) - Your Diet and Arthritis: Trigger Foods and Safe Choices - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyThe foods arthritis patients eat can play a key role in the management and reduction of pain. Some can reduce the symptoms, others can trigger painful attacks. The elimination of animal protein, nightshade vegetables, and dairy products has helped some people with arthritis. The results are not ...
Views: 1774(3 votes) - Self Confidence Hypnosis Using Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from John OsgoodMany times when learning hypnosis, a student is first directed to try self-hypnosis, this gives them time to learn while practising on their own without any outside pressure. This can help to ease any tension or relieve any stress you may have about trying these techniques for the first ...
Views: 793(1 vote) - Fibromyalgia: The "Mystery Disease" and Other Chronic Pain Issues - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Eileen SilvaAsk any pain sufferer: pain is real. If pain is your constant companion or the companion of someone you love… this one's for you. "Fibromyalgia" - the "catch-all" diagnosis for unexplained pain - is nearly an epidemic today, especially with women over 40. We have identified 8 major ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - Natural Arthritis Remedies - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Mac grathOther natural arthritis remedies include the herb white willow, for pain management, and the supplement MSM. Both have an anti-inflammatory effect. MSM needs to be taken in large quantities to be effective in pain relief, but it does work very well. The most popular dietary supplements for ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - Cure Cancer - 10 ways that work. - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Daniel CoatesThere will never be a "magic pill" to cure Cancer. It just simply will not happen. To someone reading this who has cancer or has a loved one with cancer, that may sound very negative. But there is great news to follow so please, read on. Although there will never be a "magic pill" to cure ...
Views: 2559(1 vote) - New Science Questions Theory of Antidepressant Drugs - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Byron RichardsEva 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 ...
Views: 1722(3 votes) - Alternatives for Swine Flu - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Lilly ParthaYes, folks, here's yet another article on swine flu! What can I say? This is still the most asked about topic on my website, holistichealthchicago.com. It's no wonder, with all the hype about it. It seems like you can't turn the tv on without immediately getting scared of catching this ...
Views: 1743(5 votes) - Peculiar Ideas About Illness - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Adele WangOver the years in working with people as a healer in energy medicine, I’ve noticed a number of interesting attitudes people have on why illness occurs, from a spiritual and metaphysical standpoint. I've collected them here to share with you. It's a fascinating study of people and spirituality if ...
Views: 1440(4 votes) - Swine Flu and You - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Renita HerrmannSWINE FLU AND YOU Lately we've all been hearing about Swine Flu. Many numbers and facts have been bandied about, but in truth, most are only guesses. Since working in a clinic in San Francisco, most of the people I see come in the door are relatively poor, working class. I've seen people ...
Views: 1152(9 votes) - Homeopathic Treatment of Trauma - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Renita HerrmannOftentimes in homeopathy, we hear stories about a traumatic event in a person's life. It may be an emotional or mental shock, like the death of a loved one, seeing a violent act, or a physical one such as a car accident. It may not be evident to the person but one can retain the imprint of the ...
Views: 2086(10 votes) - How To Lower High Blood Pressure and Help Relieve Stress on Your GP - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonThere is a natural link between relaxation and the lowering of blood pressure. It follows that if you think that your blood pressure is higher than it should be, one of the ways in which you can earn to help yourself is by learning the art of relaxation. It is extremely important to meet ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - Hypnosis Meditation And Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from John OsgoodNowadays, recreational drugs are the major cause of drug addiction in society, and aside from these types of drug, prescription drugs also possess addictive attributes. When a person takes any drug, the chemistry of his or her body will change. For example, if you have a headache and you take ...
Views: 1134(2 votes) - Healing Energy & Alternative Medicine - Help Your Body Heal Itself - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Kamil KowalskiOn the regular basis, the mainstream medicine to diagnose and treat medical ailments and acute illnesses is the way to go. All the various scientific studies, quality control, rigorous standards, and widely tested effectiveness makes the conventional medicine a logical and safe ...
Views: 2584(5 votes) - Preventing Flu and Colds, Without Shots - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Eileen SilvaAnnual Flu Shots For a number of years now, many people have rushed down to the doctor's office or a clinic, and gotten a flu shot annually to prevent the onset of the flu. While that tactic was not without some risk of exposure to illness or contamination, most people felt that the positive ...
Views: 1288(3 votes) - Arthritis and bracelets - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Peter RoseArthritis is a generic name for any pain connected with a joint. It can have a variety of causes and can occur at any age. It can be due to a degeneration of the bones, and or the ligaments that connect them. This degeneration can be through wear and tear or due to an “organic” problem with the ...
Views: 1544(2 votes) - Gallstones Home Remedy - Simple Ways to Feel Better - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are thousand upon thousands of home remedies all over the internet, cures for every aliment you could imagine. Because more and more people are concerned with medications and surgical procedures there seems to be a growing trend for natural remedies and home remedies. We could not ...
Views: 1099 - Tamoxifen: Questionable Medicine - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Werner KnoeppTHE EARLY BLUNDER In the early 1940's a drug was developed for the prevention of miscarriages and pregnancy complications. Against the advice of its creator, Sir Charles Dodd, Big Pharma went all out to promote the use of this drug as the answer to miscarriages and pregnancy complications. ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Rewarding Yourself To Maintain the Benefits of Quitting - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Margaret ButlerMany people, after they have quit smoking, take their accomplishments for granted. They don’t see the necessity of rewarding their new change. However, research in behavior management shows that periodic rewards help you to maintain the gains that you received from your hypnosis cd and other ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - Swine Flu And You - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Steve BerchtoldSwine flu viruses don't normally infect humans, but human infections with swine influenza do occur. Flu pandemics are among the most frequently occurring pandemics in the world. Swine flu is a type A influenza virus and spreads from person to person by coughing and sneezing, and by coming into ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - Why “self-help” groups found the highest attendees of those receiving substance abuse treatment - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from addiction professorIn a recent study, National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), the highest amount of individuals receiving treatment for substance abuse do so via self-help support systems. Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotic Anonymous, and other varied support groups classically offer free meetings designed to ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - Gallstones Remedy - Gallbladder Cleanse As Effective Remedy - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonA gallbladder cleanse is said to be one of the most effective gallstones remedy. Based on testimonials it is even hailed as the fastest way to rid your gallbladder of your gallstones. The cleansing involves filling up your system with apple or grapefruit juice. These substances together with ...
Views: 923(1 vote) - Facts about Antibiotics - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Health Care PharmacyAntibiotics are the medications that are specifically used against the bacterial infections. They are the best medicine to cure the bacterial infections. Nearly all the different types of the bacterial infections are being treated with the help of the antibiotics. Bacteria are everywhere, ...
Views: 1926(3 votes) - Kidney Stone Report - Sneak Peak at 5 Helpful Remedies to Pass Kidney Stones - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Joe BartonYou are looking for a kidney stone report to help with passing your kidney stones and you have finally found the right place. By the end of this article, you will know 5 secrets to begin to pass you kidney stones naturally. Passing Kidney Stones Naturally It is no secret that kidney ...
Views: 1688 - Natural Bladder Infection Remedies - How to Cure UTI with 3 steps - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Joe BartonMany people are not using antibiotics to treat their urinary tract infection and are switching to natural bladder infection remedies. In fact, many doctors and health experts are encouraging patients to take a healthier, more natural approach to combat this infection. If you are a repeat ...
Views: 2377(1 vote) - UTI Alternative - Cure Urinary Tract Infection with Fiber Foods - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Joe BartonMany urinary tract infection sufferers are now trying a UTI alternative to treat their infection. Because of the numerous problems encountered with antibiotics, many doctors are encouraging their patients to begin using their diet and foods to treat this bacterial infection. In this article, ...
Views: 3343(1 vote) - UTI Alternative - Cure Urinary Tract Infection with Fiber Foods - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Joe BartonMany urinary tract infection sufferers are now trying a UTI alternative to treat their infection. Because of the numerous problems encountered with antibiotics, many doctors are encouraging their patients to begin using their diet and foods to treat this bacterial infection. In this article, ...
Views: 984 - Gout Diet Cure - 6 Foods That Could Treat Gout Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Joe BartonA gout diet cure is simpler than you may think. The reason why numerous patients are switching to alternative treatments is because there is no medicated cure for gout. And curing gout naturally with your diet is the simplest and most effective way to treat the pain and cure the disease. In ...
Views: 3276(1 vote) - Curing Gout at Home - 5 Secrets about Gout and Uric Acid - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Joe BartonAre you looking for a quick and effective way for curing gout at home? The truth is that thousands of people attempt to cure gout naturally each week. And about half of them will succeed. If you have not heard, there is no medicated cure for gout yet… However, natural health research is ...
Views: 4995 - Why Buy Organic? Beyond the Health Benefits - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Chef Marty RichardsonPeople have heard that organic food is better for them because it contains more vitamins and minerals and fewer chemicals than traditional food; however, when people buy organic they don't think about the side benefits of their purchase such as their positive effect on the environment. ...
Views: 1411(3 votes) - Acne Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Jannet JainAcne is formed from the oil that comes out of the sebaceous gland. Theses glands differ in size for each person. If you hear people saying they have "large pores" they are talking about these glands. These glands get enlarged during puberty and this is why teenagers have such a problem with ...
Views: 927 - Abrasions Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Jannet JainAbrasions are very common sports injuries that are usually caused by a fall on a hard surface. As the athlete falls or slides on the ground, friction causes layers of skin to rub off. The skin is composed of an outer layer (the epidermis) which provides protection, and a deep inner layer (the ...
Views: 708(1 vote) - Heartburn Help - 3 Different Methods to Provide Heartburn Relief - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHeartburn can cause so much pain while the regurgitated food together with stomach acids try to find their way out of the esophagus towards the throat. The burning sensation spreads out through your chest and causes sharp stabbing pain. What you need is immediate heartburn help to let the gas ...
Views: 998 - Gallstones Alternative Treatment - Vitamin C Is Effective - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThere is much controversy about the treatment of gallstones by surgery methods. A lot of medical practitioners contend that patients need not be subjected to undergo painful and expensive open surgery. In some parts of the world, gallstones alternative treatments have been effective in removing ...
Views: 1862(1 vote) - Patience, the Key to Healing with Acupuncture - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Christina WolfOne of my professors in acupuncture school was fond of telling us that, as acupuncturists, we'd have about two weeks to make patients feel better. He reasoned that most people will discontinue treatment if they don't see any improvement in their condition in that time frame. We all laughed ...
Views: 1817(4 votes) - Acupuncture for Unexplained Infertility - When the Fertility Clinic Give Up on You - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Christina WolfWhat happens when you've gone through all the recommended fertility testing and treatment but instead of getting pregnant you receive the puzzling diagnosis of "unexplained infertility"? What if the fertility specialist or clinic tells you that there’s nothing more they can do for you but you’re ...
Views: 3115(1 vote) - The Dangers Of Trying To Perform Covert Hypnosis - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from John OsgoodThere are many articles, videos, mp3s and courses available on this site to help you understand and learn hypnosis. The techniques available are very powerful, and as they say "with much power comes much responsibility" and that of course is very true. So are there any real dangers using ...
Views: 1298(2 votes) - Gallstones Remedy - 4 Essential Diet Modifications - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMany people have gallstones; some require surgery and others have no idea they even have them. On occasion, gallstones are even stumbled upon during testing for other conditions. A lot of people are wondering if there is a gallstones remedy or if they have no options other than surgery. ...
Views: 738(2 votes) - Panic and Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Mac grathStress can deplete your energy, lead to acceleration of aging process and degenerative diseases. The symptoms of stress include fatigue, depression, panic, anxiety, loss of appetite, and insomnia. Fortunately, there are supplements that can work to effectively reduce the detrimental effects of ...
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