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- Obesity and PEMFs - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2019 from Dr. William PawlukObesity and diabetes have become a worldwide health problem in both males and females and across most age groups. People who are obese, compared to those with a normal or healthy weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions, including: All causes of death ...
Views: 4528(1 vote) - Heal Your Liver with Eden Energy Medicine - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Rose MattaxYour liver is the largest physical organ in the body. It is involved in digestion, metabolism, storage and distrubution of nourishment, filtration, detoxification, and immune function. You'd think having short legs wouldn't be a problem. Less body to nourish and protect, right? But ...
Views: 4105(2 votes) - Home Remedies For Facial Hair That Give Amazing Results - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Peter FilinovichMany people suffer from excessive facial hair which can cause embarrassment. There are certain factors which can cause excessive facial hair in a person such as hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, certain medications and increased levels of male hormones. Symptom may include excess hair on ...
Views: 4020 - Types of Aromatherapy Techniques - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Whitney SeguraThere are a number of different types of aromatherapy that you can use to help yourself relax, unwind, and take a break.At the end of the day, there is little more that you will want to do to relax, and you will find that the beautiful scents of aromatherapy products will help you to take a load ...
Views: 4015(2 votes) - 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: 4013 - How To Use Kratom To Reduce Allergy Symptoms - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from John ScogginsEver wondered how to reduce allergy symptoms? Since time immemorial, people with allergy conditions have grappled with this question to no avail. This is because efforts by them to reduce allergic symptoms have come to naught. However, studies have shown that there are various ways in which ...
Views: 4003(1 vote) - Long Pepper or Piper Longum benefits, Asthma, Stress, Insomnia relief - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Veena DeoPippali is one of the most widely used Ayurvedic herb. The botanical name is Piper Longum and it belongs to the family Piperaceae. In english it is called Longa Pepper. It is primarily made up of volatile oils, resin, Piperine, Piperlongumine, Pipperin, Pippalartin, Piplartine. The fruit of ...
Views: 3982(1 vote) - Home Remedies For Glycosuria - Prevent This Naturally - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Dr Easton PatrickGlycosuria is a condition in which the body glucose gets excreted in the urine. This condition is also recognized as glucosuria, and this condition is easily treatable with the help of some effective home remedies for glycosuria. Moreover, this condition usually occurs due to increase of sugar ...
Views: 3961 - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Your Whole Body Is Attached To Your Carpal Tunnel - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Kathryn MerrowCarpal Tunnel Syndrome Is A Whole Body Issue. It doesn't happen only at your wrist. What does this mean? Well, if you have been diagnosed with CTS, or if you suspect that's what you have, I'll bet you have pain elsewhere in your body, too. If you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, chances are ...
Views: 3944(1 vote) - Shock Therapy and Erectile Dysfunction - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Natalie BonanskiFor men who suffer from Erectile Dysfunction, Viagra is the drug of choice. Viagra’s widespread use, as well as proven clinical effectiveness, has made it a worldwide favorite. Some men, however, do not respond to Viagra and must attempt other means of achieving an erection. In plain language, ...
Views: 3941 - Writing the Rainbow - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Eleyne-Mari Austen SharpIf you were to disregard all of the file folders, books and scribbled Post-It notes, one of the first things you'd notice about my office is my fondness for The Wizard of Oz. Along the walls and bookshelves are postcards of Dorothy and The Wicked Witch, a stuffed Scarecrow and a Cowardly Lion ...
Views: 3941(2 votes) - Natural Cure For Bacterial Vaginosis - Safe And Free Of Side Effects - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Jhon NapierIn most of the cases symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis subside after some time but when these are persistent and severe than natural cures are the best way to treat the problem. Natural cures for this problem are safe and free of side effects which make them suitable for all and do not pose other ...
Views: 3913 - The Natural Approach to Treating Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Karyn MaierFibromyalgia is a disorder that is characterized by widespread, chronic pain of unspecific origin. Pain may be experienced in the muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints in a manner consistent with tactile allodynia, which means sensitivity to what may otherwise be considered non-painful stimuli ...
Views: 3895(3 votes) - Home Remedies For Dark Underarms That Give Amazing Results - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Jhon NapierDark underarms can be quite embarrassing for a person and it is more visible in those people who have fair skin. There are certain factors which can cause dark underarms such as shaving, excessive sweating, strong deodorants, chemicals and dead skin buildup. Some of the common symptoms of dark ...
Views: 3881 - Home Remedies For Sore Nipples That Provide Long Term Relief - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Elvira FilinovichSore nipples are one of the most common ailments in mothers who are breastfeeding. There are certain factors which can cause this problem such as pregnancy, postmenstrual syndrome, pre-menopause and menopause, medication, heart problems, heavy breasts, breast cancer, chemical, breastfeeding and ...
Views: 3878 - Emetophobia - Treating Fear Of Vomit With Hypnosis & NLP - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Alan B. DenskyMany people have emetophobia, but this phobia is seldom discussed in the open. This phobia is a fear of vomit. People who have severe emetophobia will go to any lengths necessary to avoid vomiting or seeing vomit. Although emetophobics typically cope by avoiding their fear, it can be completely ...
Views: 3851(3 votes) - Top 10 Complaints About Massage Therapists - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonAre you a massage therapist who's new or old in your practice and wanting to increase your client base? Many therapists may be unaware of certain things they're doing to sabotage their massage practice. If you find that some of these complaints apply to you, take it as a learning experience and ...
Views: 3844 - Stretching Exercises to Increase Height - Best Tips To Gain Height Naturally - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Walter ConnorIf you are sick and uninterested in being short, stretching exercises to extend height are one among the foremost effective ways for growing taller naturally. Stretching exercises to increase height are effective for many reasons, however they are not the only kind of exercise you should ...
Views: 3841 - Where The Mind Goes, The Body Follows - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Dr. Brett SaksWe've all heard the old adage, "you are what you eat". Anyone who has ever asked me even the simplest question about health and well-being has always gotten an earful on diet and nutrition! It is true: the quality of the food you eat is directly related to level of physical health you will ...
Views: 3824 - ALTERNATIVE ANTISEPTICS - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Dave MathewsI have received some inquiries regarding natural antiseptics. Fundamentally, an antiseptic is a thing which checks the growth of "bad" organisms. Substances that wipe out pathogenic organisms internally are labeled as antibiotic. Substances that make this happen on external applications are ...
Views: 3821 - Lasuna from Himalaya–Natural Herbal Remedies for Cough and Throat Infections - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Online HerbsThe Power of Lasuna from Himalaya Lasuna from Himalaya Herbals is one of the most effective remedies of all the time. Himalaya Herbals is a range of 100% natural and safe products. Each product combines the best of Ayurveda. Lasuna or Garlic is a common remedial herb with the botanical ...
Views: 3810 - Divya Mukta Vati Natural Remedies-High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from steve will2011Mukti Vati Divya is an ancient Ayurvedic medicine for treating hypertension. Although Western medicine says high blood pressure can not be cured, bone Reasearch by Patanjali Yoga Swami Ramdev has shown that Divya Mukta Vati can immediately lower your blood pressure to normal within 3 or 4 days ...
Views: 3792(2 votes) - ***Balanced, Healthy, Masculine Men - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDMen who are awakened to the Mind, Body, Spirit connections of life choose to be balanced, healthy, and still maintain their masculinity. I love these guys! And, sometimes in this society this is a challenging balancing act. • How does a man acknowledge his feelings, so as to best manage his ...
Views: 3786(1 vote) - Growing taller secrets the is always a way to growing taller - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Walter ConnorHave you notices that tall men always get more respect than short ones? I actually have invariably puzzled why that happens; it's in all probability a difficulty of personality, and it surely has something to try and do with the shortage of self worth briefly people. When you're a child, you do ...
Views: 3784 - Massage Body Mechanics: Therapist Injury Prevention and Recovery - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageMassage therapy is a profession that requires proper self-care and body mechanics in order to prevent musculoskeletal injury from overuse. Recovery from overuse injuries requires time and patience, but with the proper care and reassessment of technique and body mechanics, full recovery is often ...
Views: 3764 - 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: 3720(1 vote) - Major Rewards of Mastering Buteyko Breathing Method - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Dr Artour RakhimovGenerally, many people believe know that mouth breathing is not for health and we should breathe using the diaphragm. As about the rest, it is not so important. Whatever the way you breathe, you still get oxygen in cells. This is not correct since the sick never have normal cell oxygenation ...
Views: 3711(1 vote) - LeanTea from Himalaya–Natural Herbal Remedies to Lose Weight and Burn Calories - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Online HerbsWhat is LeanTea from Himalaya? LeanTea is a refreshing therapeutic herbal tea that helps in weight management. LeanTea is indicated in Obesity, hyperlipidemia which is the condition of abnormally elevated levels of any or all lipids and/or lipoproteins in the blood. LeanTea is also best ...
Views: 3701 - Dabur Chyawanprash – Natural Herbal Cure for Weak Body Immune and Heart Health - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Online HerbsWhat Is Dabur Chyawanprash? “Early to bed and early to rise makes a person healthy wealthy and wise.” We all are familiar with this saying. However, very few of us are actually following it. Isn’t it? Gone are the days when we are following an ideal lifestyle as taught by our ancestors. With ...
Views: 3690 - Acid Reflux Symptoms Treatment- Naturally Treat Heartburn With No Drugs! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from Joe BartonAn acid reflux symptoms treatment aims to cure the miserable heartburn symptoms by healing the scratched esophagus and the damaged lower esophageal sphincter (LES). But how can this possibly be done without drugs? If you know anything about natural health or holistic treatments, you will ...
Views: 3665 - An All-Natural Liver Cleanse Recipe - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Dr. James ChappellOne of the best ways to get a major upsurge in energy and wellness is to take care of your liver. Fortunately, there are simple, effective ways to get this done, and I have organized them into a straightforward liver cleanse recipe that you can do at home. We know how many people have major ...
Views: 3655 - NeuroSoma, a 21st Century Bodywork - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Tamsin StewartIntroducing NeuroSoma® One of my students once told me that I sometimes cry when I talk about muscle. We had a good laugh, but the truth is I am passionate about skeletal muscle. I’ve been learning about and manipulating muscle since 1974, and find it ever fascinating, ...
Views: 3645 - Home Remedies For Dark Skin, Dark Complexion That Give Amazing Results - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Dr. Lucas De ThompsonSome people are born with the dark skin but sometimes there can be certain factors which can cause the skin of the person to become dark. Some of the common causes of dark skin are liver related disorder, heredity factors, malnutrition, and prolonged exposure to the sun, hormonal changes, ...
Views: 3644 - White Tea Benefits! Making Homemade Soap! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Susan KatchurThere are numerous white tea benefits! White tea is almost exclusively grown in China. It comes from the delicate buds and young leaves of the Camelia sinuses plant. Only young tea leaves, with fine silvery-white hairs on the unopened buds, produce the finest, good quality, tea. It's steamed ...
Views: 3644 - Tulasi from Himalaya – Natural Herbal Medicine for Skin and Dental Care - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Online HerbsTulasi from Himalaya is a pretty essential herb in Ayurveda. Tulasi has manifold health benefits. These include dental care, skin care, relief from respiratory problem, fever, asthma, lung disorders, heart diseases, stress, to name a few. Tulasi from Himalaya - Natural herbal Medicine The ...
Views: 3642 - Acne and Treatment - Treat The Different Stages - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Darren FlemingAcne is mostly a teenage problem. However, some adults also suffer from this skin condition. Teenage girls and young women find it extremely unsightly to have them on their face and are always in search of the best acne treatment. What they need to know is that there is no one common cure. ...
Views: 3640 - New Chakra Healing - by The bio-energy field of a human consists of subtle bodies with their energetic potentials, and which give strength and power to the biological field. Energetic potential depends on the conditions of physical and psychic health, and, perhaps, astrological factors. For example, experienced ...
Views: 3631 - ***The Echinacea You Don't Know (There is No Such Thing as the Human Body) - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromThere is no such thing as the human body. Lately even the medical industry is beginning to face this fact. ("Oh? How old is it? What race and gender? Is it in good health? What are its habits and living conditions?") Well, in the good old days it used to be a 40-year-old American urban ...
Views: 3629(10 votes) - Acupuncture: The Better Alternative in Treating UTI - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHealth authorities and experts have expressed concern about the emerging threat of antibiotic resistance among UTI patients. In fact, they are considering this to be one of the reasons why urinary tract infection, particularly among women, has becoming acute or persistent as a disease. In ...
Views: 3610(2 votes) - The Amazing Amla Berry - by Of all the rasayanas -- ayurvedic formulations revered for their positive influence on the overall physiology -- Amalaki is considered one of the most potent and nourishing. The Charaka Samhita says, "Amalaki is the best among rejuvenative herbs."
The Amalaki is a moderate-size deciduous tree ...
Views: 3608 - Abnormal Pap Smears or Cervical Dysplasia? Reach for Folic Acid, Folate - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Ronda BehnkeThe connection between Folic Acid (Folate) deficiency and Neural Tubal Defects (NTDs) in newborns was first realized in the early 1980s; hence the recommendation that all pregnant women take a supplement of Folic Acid during pregnancy to prevent spina bifida. As the risk of developing spina ...
Views: 3582 - Red Clover Combination – The Benefits - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Ruolan WangRed Clover Combination – The Benefits In light of the vast health benefits obtainable from using the herb red clover alone, in particular in assuaging the symptoms of pre-menopause and menopause, more and more people are becoming convinced that this herb may indeed have something above the ...
Views: 3550 - Homeopathic treatment for asthma and chronic bronchitis in children - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Dr.Rangadhar SatapathyAsthma can occur at any age. But the Child hood asthma or children asthma is the most common health problem in the present day society. Similarly chronic bronchitis is also another major respiratory problem frequently occurs in children at any age groups. If this chronic bronchitis is not ...
Views: 3545 - 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: 3527 - Ayurveda- Science of life - Basic concepts - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2003 from Dr. Shashikant PatwardhanAyurveda- A Complete Science of Life Welcome to read about the most ancient and traditional science on one of the most modern systems, the Internet. How can this ancient system of health care be relevant to people of today, when technological advances have radically altered our ...
Views: 3519(1 vote) - What Causes Anal Fissures - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joe pedersenFor some people, the easy everyday task of passing bowel movements can be a dreadful task, because of anal fissures. These anal fissures area tears in the anal canal lining that are very painful, bleed, and make it difficult and painful passing stools. There are various anal fissure causes, ...
Views: 3515(1 vote) - Want to Know How to Feel Better? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnWe tend to think of feeling angry as being caused by rude drivers, people we don't like, or 100 degree temperatures, and feeling good as being caused by kind people, successful projects, or ice cream cones. When we're working on our emotional intelligence we work on our self-talk and ...
Views: 3497(1 vote) - Drugs Versus Fish Oil For Allergies - Differences Clearly Explained - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenMany naturopaths now recommend fish oil for allergies. There is a lot of confusion about what benefits fish oil can have for your allergies, so here's a basic analysis of the situation. An allergic reaction is an unnatural reaction of the body to some external substance, such as a pollen, a ...
Views: 3477 - Dissolving Gallstones with 1 Trip to the Grocery Store= - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Joe BartonDissolving gallstones does not have to be done by a surgeon when you have a grocery store within driving distance! For the last few decades, thousands of people have treated their gallstones by getting their gallbladder surgically removed. Unfortunately, the medical field has made billions of ...
Views: 3465(1 vote) - Home Remedies For Skin Abscess - Getting Rid Of The Bacterial Infection - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Peter FilinovichSkin abscess is commonly known as boils. The boils occur due to bacterial infection. Moreover, the bacterium that causes this skin infection is clinically known as staphylococci. Furthermore, the infected area becomes swollen due to the accumulation of pus and dead tissues underneath skin. In ...
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