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- Acupuncture Alarm Points - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Alien ShengAcupuncture is about the manipulation of energy points. Acupuncture alarm points are the most powerful areas that can be addressed. Acupuncture Alarm Points Each one of the 12 major Meridians of the body has one special acupuncture point. This point is sometimes called the Mu point and it is ...
Views: 8925 - Scalp Acupuncture - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Alien ShengAcupuncture is about manipulating appropriate parts of the body to facilitate flow. Scalp acupuncture is one approach to such treatment. Scalp Acupuncture Although acupuncture is a treatment form that has existed for over 2000 years, it is still evolving and changing. One of the most ...
Views: 1535 - A Healer's View of AIDS - by We are each an energy system. Energy flows through our being, and is directed by our consciousness. When we are healthy, or in balance, the energy flows smoothly. The flow of energy is regulated by seven energy centers, called chakras.
Any illness or disease can be described as an ...
Views: 792 - An Alternative Therapeutic Intervention to Reduce Aggression and Other Behavioral and Emotional Problems - by An Alternative Therapeutic Intervention to Reduce Aggression, Emotional Outbursts and Other Behavioral and Emotional Problems
Abused males and delinquent males who are emotionally disturbed are often placed in a residential treatment facility for therapy. The purpose of this study was two ...
Views: 1093 - Home Remedies For Kidney Cleansing - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2007 from Alien ShengKidney cleanse should be done only after the cleansing of the digestive system and liver. Otherwise there is a strong possibility that serious health complications may arise. The mechanism of kidney-cleansing is based on extensive urinary excretion. That is why all remedies used for this process ...
Views: 5722 - A NEW APPROACH TO OLD MEDICINE - by "What do they smell like?" is the question I often get asked when I display my bottles of flower essence formulas at a healing arts fair. I explain that there is no smell because the contents in the bottles is vibrational medicine---pure healing energy.
"What does that mean?" is usually the ...
Views: 1082 - Drawbacks to Alternative Medicine - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Greg HowlettAs the owner of Vitabase, a health supplement company, I have personally talked to hundreds of customers over the years. Many of them had serious health problems and were considering alternative medicine. This decision is a difficult one because in many cases, patients cannot choose to do ...
Views: 2329 - Acupunctures and Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Alien ShengSleep apnea is a disorder that can seriously impact your health and quality of life given the fact you need peaceful sleep. Acupuncture for sleep apnea is one treatment. Acupuncture and Sleep Apnea The term sleep apnea refers to a generalized sleeping disorder syndrome that is characterized by ...
Views: 1318 - Holistic Medicine – 5 main brances - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from George KeyDefinitely you have heard of Holistic Medicine. For certainty, a friend of yours has experienced an alternative treatment. Probably, you have tried to benefit from a complementary therapy too. Perhaps, you know few holistic treatments. But, I am convinced that you do not know all the branches of ...
Views: 916 - Acupuncture in the Treatment of Infertility - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Alien ShengChild bearing is a wondrous thing. Unfortunately, some couples suffer through infertility issues. Acupuncture in the treatment of infertility may offer non-drug solutions. Acupuncture in the Treatment of Infertility Although there are many people who still view acupuncture as more mumbo jumbo ...
Views: 1187 - Stopping Headaches the Easy Way - by Almost everyone experiences a headache at one time or another. Sometimes we may take one of the many pills or nostrums displayed on the druggist's shelf or advertised with great conviction on television. Other times we may want to kick the pill habit and try to ignore it, and eventually the ...
Views: 8591(2 votes) - Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Medicines and Herbs - by What is Ayurveda and Its Importance?
Ayurveda is a traditional holistic healing. Translated from Sanskrit, Ayurveda means 'the science of life'. ayur means "life" and veda means "science. India system which largely depends on plant support to form major Chunk of its medicine. ...
Views: 960 - A Reiki Overview© - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from Betty deMaye-Caruth RN,PhD,CHTP,RM/TWhat is Reiki? Reiki (ray'-kee) is a simple, natural, and safe method of transmitting life force energy to bring balance and harmony to the body, mind and spirit. The practitioner serves as a conduit to direct energy for the purposes of healing. REI can be translated as spirit, air, essence or ...
Views: 754 - Colon-Cleansing - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from Alien ShengKnowing how our digestive system works, it is not surprising that all diseases tend to nest in the intestines. Ideally, our blood should be getting all the nutrients from the foods we eat through intestinal walls. However, over time the intestines and their walls become clogged with waste and ...
Views: 3910 - Homeopathy For Detoxification And Removal Of Toxins - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongHomeopathy for detoxification aims to treat you (the sick) with extremely diluted agents that, in undiluted doses, produce similar symptoms in the healthy. Although homeopathy sounds unconventional to the extent of being unorthodox, from my own personal experience, I have found it to be a method ...
Views: 1476 - Antioxidant Power - by Recent findings from numerous research studies have shown conclusively that antioxidants are essential to health and well-being. Antioxidants are critical in lowering the incidence of cardiovascular disease and many cancers. Most of us are familiar with such antioxidants as Vitamins A, C, and E; ...
Views: 1480 - Seniors Are Afraid to Bathe ... For Good Reason! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from George BentleyIn 2002, my Mother fell in the bathroom and broke her hip. I was not prepared for the downward spiral her health went through following that fall. The hip injury set in motion what I now know to be a very common pattern of health problems that directly led to her dying in a nursing home in 2004. ...
Views: 1308 - Natural Treatment For Eczema: Cupping Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2007 from Evelyn LimYou may not have heard about Cupping therapy being used as a natural treatment for eczema. It may surprise you to find out that this form of treatment is still being practiced in Asia and in China today. In fact, a few of my subscribers to my newsletter wrote to me that their Traditional Chinese ...
Views: 7263(1 vote) - Anxiety and Tension within the Body, Mind and Spirit - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2007 from George LockettAs we go through life we sometimes become aware of Anxiety and Tension within the body. These can have their roots in the mind, body or the human group psyche. As we advance on the personal development path and open up our awareness, we start to become aware of these more subtle aspects of ...
Views: 1354 - A Brief History of Herbs - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2007 from Natalie Vickery, CFHEvidence suggests that primative man, through observation, trial and error, discovered and used herbs in there daily lives both as food and as medicine. Throughout the bible there are numerous references to herbs. "Then they are to take some of the blood and put it on the sides and tops of the ...
Views: 1325 - Why Is ‘Licensed Acupuncturist’ a Deceptive Title? - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Steven SonmoreBeware! Acupuncture is just one part of our time tested health care system. As Licensed Acupuncturists, our scope of practice includes diagnosis, Chinese herbology, body movement, stretching, breathing exercises, food therapy, massage, moxabution, gua sha, cupping and more. Also, Chinese ...
Views: 1828 - Heart Burn Remedies: Cool Down the Natural Way - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Liz SmithAs Spring approaches, so does the food. With the abundance of food at outdoor barbeques and family events, comes the common tendency for many people to overeat or to eat foods that have an adverse effect on your digestive system. Millions of Americans will be popping antacids like candy to ...
Views: 925 - How Do I Combat Candida Yeast Fungi - Once and For All? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Victoria SmithThe short answer is: • REMOVE • DISABLE • RESTORE Many of my clients have tried the Candida Diet, probiotics, large amounts of various herbs, prescription medications and even some rather unusual remedies. Over and over again, I hear that the efforts seem endless and not very ...
Views: 7435 - 6 Things You Can Do To Get A Better Night Sleep Tonight - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2007 from Jesse CannoneLet’s face it… we live in a “go-go” world! Our lifestyle is harried, our food is fast and statistics now show it’s taking a toll on one of the most important parts of our life--our sleep. The 2002 National Sleep Foundation (NSF) Sleep in America poll found that 74 percent of American adults are ...
Views: 1018 - Ayurveda and Liver care - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2007 from Bryan IrvingWHAT ROLE DOES THE LIVER PLAY IN THE BODY? Often called the engine of the body, the liver plays an important role in digesting, metabolising and manufacturing essential compounds. For example, the liver is responsible for converting clear plasma to blood. The liver's job is to scan and identify ...
Views: 9007 - Phobias What are They? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2007 from Ian BracegirdleWhat is a phobia? Forgive me if I seem to go around the house a bit but all will come clear to you as you follow along. For you, if you are the sufferer, it is a compelling fear. A real gut wrenching feeling "I have got to get away!" instinct. In the situation where the fear happens it can ...
Views: 1527 - Arthritis Natural Remedies Exposed for Your Welfare - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2007 from aron walladThe term Arthritis means "joint inflammation." If you suffer from any of the different types of arthritis listed below, you may have taken drugs to ease your pain. Or maybe you used some arthritis natural remedy. This article is about arthritis natural remedies. Osteoarthritis, the most common ...
Views: 1697 - Food Allergy, The Hidden Culprit - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2006 from James SmithFor reasons we will discuss below, food allergy, especially the delayed type has been most frequently considered a problem by alternative medicine practitioners. Happily, it is becoming more and more detected by traditional physicians. Food allergies have been implicated as being either directly ...
Views: 937 - Co Q-10 For a Healthy Heart. - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Darlene TablerCoenzyme Q10 (also known as Co-Q10, Vitamin Q or ubiquinone) is a compound that is made naturally in the body. It is also found in all living organisms and most foods contain traces of it as well. The highest amounts are found in the heart, liver, kidneys, and pancreas, with the lowest amounts ...
Views: 1584 - When a Cold Is No Longer Just a Cold - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2006 from Mike HaraderYou caught a cold but it hasn’t gone away yet and breathing through your nose is still difficult. You feel a throbbing or pounding in your face or behind your eyes. What started out as a cold may have progressed into something called sinusitis. Sinusitis is simply another name for a sinus ...
Views: 1083 - Forget The Cures, Find The Cause - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2006 from Rayna GangiUnderstanding holistic health means understanding your roots and your connection to Earth and Heaven. The Earth, we’ve been taught, is one of nine or more planets in a solar system. It has a history, a geology, a topography and many electro-magnetic forces that create and allow life. It has ...
Views: 994 - The Power of Etheric Light from Egyptian and Hawaiian Sacred Traditions - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2006 from Anita CoolidgeIt was 1978, not long before I became interested in alternative healing techniques. One day, my 5-year-old daughter, Rachel, had a stomach ache and was lying down on the couch. I had worked in an emergency room and felt this was not a serious condition; nevertheless, of course, I didn't want ...
Views: 2982 - Detox Is Not a New Concept: Did Our Ancestors Know Better? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2006 from Rand KhalilDetox, a term previously used exclusively in connection with coming off alcohol, or "substances" withdrawal, has become the health buzzword of the 21st century. It's a favourite topic amongst the cognoscenti in the global alternative health community, where it is hailed as a major breakthrough ...
Views: 1343 - 10 Powerful Keys to Healing Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2006 from Wayne McDonald, HolisticNetworkExchange.com1. Be Present Live in the now. The past is gone. You can never go back and make it right. You can never re-live a life that was yesterday. Live positively in the present moment, no matter what is occurring. It is All right and perfect. Do not look ahead and dread what may come. Our mind creates ...
Views: 1449 - A New Way To Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Joseph MercolaThe first human clinical trial examining the effects of grape seed extract on metabolic syndrome found that the extract can reduce high blood pressure. Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome is a combination of ailments including high blood pressure, excess abdominal weight, high blood ...
Views: 2605 - Preparing Your Brain to Remember - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2006 from Joseph MercolaThe successful formation of memory depends on your frame of mind not only during and after an event occurs, but also beforehand. If your brain is 'primed' to receive information, you will have better recall later on. Brain Activity Before an Event Researchers scanned the brains of ...
Views: 1185 - The Mind-Altering Benefits of Exercise - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2006 from Joseph MercolaResearch indicates that exercise may encourage brains to work at optimum capacity, by causing nerve cells to multiply, strengthening their interconnections and protecting them from damage. Benefits extend diseased and damaged nerves, which could result in new treatments for those with ...
Views: 1121 - Treat Kidney Stones Naturally By Doing Nothing - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2006 from Joseph MercolaRoughly 1 million Americans develop kidney stones each year, and they can be extremely painful. However, the best way to deal with them may be to simply let them pass on their own, without additional treatment. Kidney stones form out of the chemicals present in urine. If they get wedged intoa ...
Views: 2525 - The Balancing Act for Preventing Alzheimer's Disease: What to Do to Find Balance in Your Routine and Keep Your Mind Sharp - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2006 from Frank ManganoLife is a balancing act and it's no different when it comes to the fight against Alzheimer's disease. We balance our time between work and home. We try to balance our intake of foods from different food groups and the amount we take in against the amount we burn off. When taking a pro-active ...
Views: 1476 - 5 Ways to Soothe Mind, Body and Spirit - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2006 from Michaela ScherrSometimes good comes from being blinded by the light. Self improvement (or self help) tools come in many shapes and sizes; sometimes it’s physical in nature (a self help book, having a massage, painting with water colors), or spiritual in nature (flower essences, Reiki, meditation which is both ...
Views: 997 - Ayurveda, Ayurvedic Medicines and Herbs - by What is Ayurveda and Its Importance? Ayurveda is a traditional holistic healing. Translated from Sanskrit, Ayurveda means 'the science of life'. ayur means "life" and veda means "science. India system which largely depends on plant support to form major Chunk of its medicine. ...
Views: 1281 - What is Vibrational Healing? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2005 from Elizabeth HessWHAT IS VIBRATIONAL HEALING? What is vibrational healing? When I started on my quest to understand and answer this question many years ago I was a practicing Herbalist in Southern California, living on five acres and growing many of the herbs I used in my practice. Although I understood that ...
Views: 1271 - Excerpt: MicroMiracles: Discover the Healing Power of Enzymes - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2005 from Yolanda CardenThe Stress of Poor Digestion These days, everyone seems to be climbing on the nutrition bandwagon. Books and articles offering dietary advice abound, and health food stores are thriving. The trouble is, much of the available information is contradictory at best and inaccurate -- and potentially ...
Views: 1608 - Miracle Healer, 'John of God' of Brazil - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2005 from Tony GarzaThousands of people from around the world diagnosed as terminal or incurable by modern medicine travel thousands of miles each month, enduring long international flights and exhausting bus rides to Abadiania. A small town in the mountains of central Brazil. They come to see miracle healer, Joao ...
Views: 2553(1 vote) - Macular Degeneration and Natural Eye Care - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2005 from Michael EdsonA Complementary Approach to Macular Degeneration Today, macular degeneration is the leading cause of irreversible blindness and by the year 2020, an estimated 7.5 million Americans will suffer significant vision loss due to macular degeneration. Although there is no effective treatment yet, ...
Views: 2627 - Alternative Health- The future - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2005 from Rayna GangiNews today. Mars is here! For the first time in recorded history Mars will be almost as big as the moon as it appears in the Eastern sky this month. This will never happen again in our lifetime, no matter how young you are. What does it mean? To scientists, an opportunity. To astrologers, ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Eczema: Tips On How To Care For Your Skin - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Rita LouiseEczema can best be described as a non-contagious skin condition, which is characterized by hot dry itchy skin, with symptoms that often fluctuate seasonally and even over the course of the day. Eczema typically begins in early childhood. Research indicates that eczema may be genetically ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Basic Reiki - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Robert MorgenBasic Reiki This is a very simplified primer on basic Reiki. It’s intended as a basic lesson to help someone get started channeling the energy and in no way should be considered a Reiki Course in itself. Clearing up some Reiki Myths There are a few myths and misunderstandings about ...
Views: 1888(1 vote) - Chinese Medicine for Alopecia Areata - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2005 from farah khanAlopecia areata is considered to be an auto-immune condition in which the body’s immune system, specifically the white blood cells, attack the hair follicles, leading to hair loss, which can be on the scalp or elsewhere. In most cases of alopecia, the hair falls out in small round patches ...
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