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- Alternative Therapies in Neurologic Disease: An Introduction to Cause and General Treatments - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Stan Gardner M. D.The brain is composed of one hundred billion neurons. These neurons are supported by approximately one trillion supporting cells called glial cells. The brain comprises approximately 2% of total body weight, while burning approximately 20-30% of all the calories used by the body. The brain is ...
Views: 1003 - ED Alternative - 5 Secrets to Cure Male Impotence Naturally - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Joe BartonYou no longer have to feel like an old man whose tools don't work anymore, try an ED Alternative. There are thousands of men who are not spending tons of money on those colorful pills that are loaded with side effects! In fact, some traditional doctors are now even recommending some simple ...
Views: 2269 - What’s in your pantry that can stop the itch? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from R. Rene SchoolerAre you feeling fatigued or irritable? Do you suffer from PMS or digestive disorders? An over growth of yeast has been associated with these disorders along with muscle pain, short attention span, headache, memory loss, vaginitis, skin problems, urinary and respiratory issues and even learning ...
Views: 1861 - Acute vs Chronic Treatment with Homeopathy - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Renita HerrmannMost of us have seen those little blue Boiron tubes in the health food store or pharmacy. The side of the tube may give you one characteristic clue to the remedy, but it may or may not match your symptom; as we all should know, the key to the proper remedy is to match not only the symptom, but ...
Views: 2398(9 votes) - Are you struggling with an Addiction to Drugs or Alcohol? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from free DomFreedom Laser Recovery may help free you from your addiction. Established in April 2003, Los Angeles, California based Freedom Laser Therapy has helped thousands of smokers overcome their nicotine addictions. Freedom Laser Therapy’s quit smoking program has received media coverage on over 100 ...
Views: 478 - Energy & Orthomolecular Medicine - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Lorraine BlumLinus Pauling, a double Nobel Prize laureate, coined the phase Orthomolecular medicine, years ago. Unfortionately you will probably not find much about this in our libraries here in the United States, The treatment is primarily vitamins and nutrition, the Pharmaceutical Companies are too ...
Views: 2841 - Unveiling the Art and Science of Homeopathic Medicine - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Wholistic Alternatives Robin C. MyersHomeopathy (pronounced: home-ee-AH-pah-thie) comes from the Greek words homeo meaning similar, and pathos meaning suffering or disease. Developed over 250 years ago in Germany by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, Homeopathy has been utilized throughout the world as a safe, affordable, effective, and ...
Views: 1452 - *** Ask Dr. Z - Oxygen, Less Pain, Better Balance, Better Brain - Dr. Z's Personal Portable Oxygen Bar - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Dr. Z - Peter ZeischeggAsk Dr. Z - Oxygen, less pain, better balance, better brain - Dr. Z's Personal Portable Oxygen Bar Concentator Content: Quotes for Your Life I get letters: Balance, Pain, Brain Energy and Oxygen Enriched Air? Dr. Z's comments - What is muscle tone? Better Balance, No Pain, ...
Views: 2543 - Massage Your Way To Health! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from John AmorelliYou ask what a massage can do for you, especially your health. Massage releases chronic tension and pain in muscles, increases circulation, increases flexibility in the joints, and reduces mental and physical fatigue. Additionally, massage is one of the most effective means available to combat ...
Views: 1076 - A New Health Tool for Diabetes: Hypnosis - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Devin Hastings“If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.” - Thomas A. Edison This article is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Before making any changes to your current health care program, consult with your doctor. The ...
Views: 1807 - Optimizing Thyroid Function - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Connie SanchezThe Thyroid Foundation of American reports that about 13 million Americans have thyroid disorders, of which nearly 11 million are women and more than half are undiagnosed 1. In his book, Thyroid Power, Dr. Richard L. Shamus concurs with the above and writes, “Although extremely common, low ...
Views: 15589(3 votes) - DNA Smackdown - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Dr. Bruce EichelbergerIn 2008 a group of researchers in Australia made a surprising discovery about the effects of food on DNA. I’m sure you’re familiar with the fact that DNA is the molecule in every cell of the body that controls how well our bodies function to stay strong and healthy. That’s what makes this ...
Views: 2007 - Vitamins for Diabetes - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from Joe BartonThousands of people search the internet each day for diabetes natural treatments. Most of these people do not want to be on insulin medication the rest of their lives. And many of these diabetics cannot afford the cost of expensive insulin. Whatever your reason, rest assured that you can ...
Views: 910 - Simple Reflexology Techniques You Can Do at Home - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Sandra HishinumaReflexology, also known as touch therapy, originated in ancient China where pressure or massage stimulation was applied to the feet to treat or reduce diseases of certain organs. Certain pressure points were said to stimulate certain organs in ancient Taoist belief. Reflexology is an ancient ...
Views: 4831 - Winning Leukemia with Healing Beets - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Rachel MadorskyOne of my co-workers was diagnosed seven years ago with leukemia. His prognosis was not very good; he was told he had about 6-12 months to live. His physicians informed him of the importance of chemotherapy treatment, which he refused to their surprise. The patient decided to seek ...
Views: 3544(2 votes) - What's Inside Our Cells Proves Drugs Don't Heal! - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Donna F. Smith, Ph.D., N.D., C.C.N."The Diagram of the Metabolism and Pathways of the Human Cells was mysteriously left out of medical school text books over 40 years ago," reports Janet Lang, D.C. When you look at this diagram, you see that only nutrients are inside our cells. Nutrients are macro-nutrients (proteins, ...
Views: 2648(2 votes) - Emotional Health Through Qigong and Tai Chi - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Dan AdrianOur emotional health is essential if we are to live an enjoyable and successful life and interact with others in a fulfilling way. Lack of emotional control often keeps us from initiating meaningful contact with other people and expressing ourselves in social situations. There are many ...
Views: 1923 - Neuro Linguistic Programming - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Pam SparksEvery New Years, people make resolutions to change something about themselves: to be better parents, to lose weight, to quit smoking, to break out of a dead-end job, to exercise, or to expand horizons. There is this great collective consciousness among us to make some lasting change in ...
Views: 986 - Should You Ask Your Doctor About Natural Remedies? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2009 from Sandra HishinumaShould a person who wants to try natural healing remedies ask their doctor about natural healing? While most people would not hesitate to consult a doctor about natural remedies, there are some who are skeptical about getting the opinion of a practitioner of modern medicine about natural healing ...
Views: 1411 - Himalayan/ Tibetan Bowl Sound Healing and Cancer - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Diane MandleSound healing is fast becoming internationally respected as an effective modality in the healing process for many physical, emotional and spiritual conditions and maladies. This article seeks to offer some background on the Himalayan (often referred to as Tibetan) bowls and their role in the ...
Views: 2856 - Homeopathy - What is It and Is It Right for You? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2009 from Sandra HishinumaHomeopathy is an alternative approach to medicine based on the belief that natural substances, prepared in a special way and used in small amounts, restores health. It is a sophisticated method of individualizing small doses of medicines to start the healing response. Homeopathic remedies seem ...
Views: 1417 - A New Way to Heal: NeuroModulation Technique Profoundly Improves Health and Well-Being - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Melanie SmithsonFor many people, there is still a disconnect between physical, mental and spiritual health. Western medicine and culture teaches us to see the body as separate from emotions and the brain as separate from the spirit. Some people are intuitively aware this doesn’t make sense-they have experienced ...
Views: 2143 - Himalayan/ Tibetan Bowl Sound Healing and Cancer - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Diane MandleSound healing is fast becoming internationally respected as an effective modality in the healing process for many physical, emotional and spiritual conditions and maladies. This article seeks to offer some background on the Himalayan (often referred to as Tibetan) bowls and their role in the ...
Views: 1735 - Natural Stem Cell Enhancers - A New Paradigm in Health - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Jennifer NinowskiFor many years now, research involving stem cells has been all over the news headlines … for a good reason. According to the U.S. government’s National Institutes for Health (NIH), “Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. Serving as a ...
Views: 747 - Hangover Helper - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Liz LichtiHave you ever had a couple of extra glasses of wine or other alcoholic beverage the night before and woke up to find yourself feeling really useless? What makes it worse is having a lot of stuff to do the next day or worse having to go to work. Sure there are things you can take for a headache, ...
Views: 1311 - Healing Wisdom - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2009 from james robinsonHEALING WISDOM By James Robinson (c) 2007 Prior to the development of modern “allopathic” medicine in the Industrial Age, cultures had special individuals who held special knowledge and insight into the healing of their tribe and communities. They understood the healing ...
Views: 864 - Alexander Technique - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Mark JosefsbergAlexander Technique-Keep It Simple The stresses and strains of modern living, combined with the ubiquity of the computer, cell phone, blackberry etc., seem to draw us in, collapsing us forward and down. So as not to smash our faces into the screen, desk, or floor (we’re very smart), our ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - The Cause of Constant Fatigue - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Bette DowdellI’ve been dealing with an underperforming pituitary gland most of my life–possibly from a seemingly minor head injury when a drunk driver hit my parent’s car during my eleventh month. However it happened, the deal is this: When the pituitary ain’t happy, ain’t ...
Views: 1418 - Beating Cancer Four Times - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Bob EllalImagine being sequestered in a bone marrow transplant room for a month while high-dose chemotherapy drugs drip into a catheter in your chest, destroying your bone marrow--your immune system--and hopefully, all the cancer cells in your body. You have a headache which feels like a cheap red wine ...
Views: 1514 - Are Clays Organic? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Perry ArledgeTo use the term "Organic" on any product without holding a certificate that indicates that your product has been manufactured, processed or grown under strict USDA guidelines can possibly lead to fines as large as $11,000.00. Simply claiming that a product is organic does not make it so. ...
Views: 1646 - Alternative Healing Careers: Ideal for Empaths and Altruists - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraChoosing a career in alternative healing is perfect for those who are emphatically and altruistically inclined to offer help, treatment and therapy to ill individuals. As an alternative healing career would require a person not only to be academically trained, but to be spiritually aware to some ...
Views: 2347 - How to Find the Best Calcium Minerals - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2009 from Dr. James ChappellIf you want to stay healthy, you have little choice but to supplement your diet with calcium minerals. We’ve known since 1936 that our topsoil, coast to coast, is depleted of minerals. That was the conclusion of a Congressional hearing held in that year. There has been no campaign since ...
Views: 1390 - Three Fast Ways to Create an Alkaline Body - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2009 from Dr. James ChappellFor those with an urgent need to build an alkaline body, there are three alkalinity boosters that are reliable, effective, and inexpensive. They complement and accelerate the overall movement towards an alkaline body caused by eating more fruits and vegetables, and eating less sugar and animal ...
Views: 36528(2 votes) - Bioptron Light Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Michelle PasseBioptron Light Therapy is a medical light therapy system with full EU medical approval and is used with great success in various hospitals and clinics throughout the world for healing. Bioptron uses the full colour spectrum of natural daylight (with NO ultraviolet rays). All UVB and UVA rays ...
Views: 2423 - Skenar Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Michelle PasseSkenar Therapy The Skenar is a healing device which looks like a television remote control. It was invented in Russia by a team of doctors and scientists for the benefit of the cosmonauts as they could not take drugs or medication whilst in space. It was kept secret for over 20 years and was ...
Views: 972 - The Bare Essentials of Alternative Health - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraAlternative health has gained an expansive number of followers as this practice mainly involves the motivation of an individual’s own capability to make themselves feel better and to be well or to prevent themselves from becoming ill in the first place. A large percentage of alternative ...
Views: 640 - A Seaglass Color Healing Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Eleyne-Mari Austen SharpImagine sitting on a beautiful white sandy beach. The sun is directly overhead and its rays are brilliant and warm as they flow from the top of your head and throughout your body. Let your toes feel the cool, turquoise blue water. See yourself staring out to sea, mesmerized by the dancing ...
Views: 7239 - Staying Healthy with Natural Health Care - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2008 from Woody LongacreWith the growing number of medical issues surrounding the current health care system, people are becoming increasingly frustrated with treatment results and the expense of maintaining personal health. Are you concerned about or wondering if it's possible to naturally treat health issues without ...
Views: 814 - Self-Healing: Brief psychotherapy with WHEE - the Wholistic Hybrid derived from EMDR and EFT and other approaches - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Daniel BenorClinical Explorations When I learned about psychotherapy as a teenager, I knew that was what I wanted to do. I couldn't imagine anyone actually getting paid to do something so fascinating. I studied psychology as my undergraduate pre-med major, endured the challenges of medical school, with a ...
Views: 5155 - Diabetes is Controllable and Preventable - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Sonny JuliusNow before I get into how it is possible for diabetes to be controlled and preventable, let me first talk about what a disastrous disease it is. As of now type 2 diabetes has killed 23 million people and pre-diabetes has killed 57 million people. It also affects one in four Americans. The ...
Views: 1352 - The Safe Essential Oils: Lavender and Tea Tree - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from George KeyAll essential oils should be used safely in order to treat various conditions and promote inner peace and relaxation. However, all essential oils are not safe. In fact, some of them can negatively interact with prescription and over-the-counter medications. They can either dull or increase their ...
Views: 1919 - The Ever Increasing Acceptance of Alternative Medicine - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2008 from Woody LongacreAlternative medicine has been gaining in both popularity and acceptance in recent years. Many cities around the world now have a plethora of shops and stores where a person interested in buying alternative medicines or products can go to find whatever they are seeking. In addition there are also ...
Views: 1613 - Homeopathy for Coughs, Colds and Flus - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2008 from Aaron MeansThe beautiful colors of the Fall season will soon be unfolding before our eyes. The Fall Season brings many gifts, but one…the dreaded cold, cough and flu. It starts with a sneeze, a runny nose and watery eyes, then a mild sore throat and soon we are coughing up a storm. Eventually we may be ...
Views: 2319(3 votes) - Homeopathy: A Safe and Effective Approach to Healthcare for You and Family - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2008 from Aaron MeansToday, homeopathy is growing rapidly in popularity. Homeopathy is now “the second most common choice of alternative medicine in the world,” according to a recent survey from the World Health Organization. Even in the US homeopathy is becoming more and more well known and established. People are ...
Views: 998 - Magnetic Therapy - What's it all About? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from Woody LongacreThere is allot of talk about Magnetic Therapy and it's natural healing power. You have probably heard about or have seen someone wearing a magnetic therapy device of some sort. One particular product that comes to mind is the magnetic bracelet. In addition to magnetic bracelets there are many ...
Views: 829 - Cure Reflux with Natural Home Remedies - Why Healing Your Esophagus and Sphincter is Easy - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2008 from Joe BartonDid you know that you can cure reflux in hours but powerful drug companies are doing everything possible from keeping this information from you? In fact, most doctors are still unaware of the simplest home remedies to cure acid reflux. They were taught to prescribe medications! But as the ...
Views: 7861 - Oil of Oregano - An Influential Force - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Courtney FindlaySounds simple, but it is an impressive herb. An essential oil, expressed from the leaves of the herb Oregano. Although it has been used for centuries, medical research is now proving it’s amazing abilities. Oregano oil (Origanum vulgare) is well known in the Mediterranean world for its ...
Views: 1752 - Allergens - The Cause of Many Mental Problems? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2008 from Phil BateThe following may come as a surprise to most people, including most medical doctors. Unsuspected brain allergies are the cause of most mental disease or problems! This fact was illuminated for me by Dr Marshall Mandell in the early 80’s. He appeared on the Phil Donahue show, and had ...
Views: 3013 - *** Ask Dr. Z - Effective Anti Aging Home Therapy with Dr. Z's Personal Portable Oxygen Bar Concentrator - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Dr. Z - Peter ZeischeggAsk Dr. Z - Easy Anti Aging Home Therapy with Dr. Z's Personal Portable Oxygen Bar Concentator Content: Quotes for Your Life I get letters - 75 year old Alan reports on his Anti Aging success Oxygen and your Brain - the "Missing Link" Why do you need more oxygen? ...
Views: 2109 - Treating Hypertension Naturally - High Blood Pressure Natural Cure Outperforms Medication - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Joe BartonTreating hypertension just got easier! If you are suffering from high blood pressure, you are most likely on medications to lower your score. However, recent studies have been showing that treating hypertension naturally is a better and more effective treatment than meds. Fact! High blood ...
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