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- 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: 4160(1 vote) - How to Naturally Get Rid of Heartburn - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Tina HoltWe all do it! Ordering those nachos, hamburger or greasy french fries is just irresistible sometimes. And the burning begins! Heartburn happens to most people at some point in their lives. If you experience heartburn 2-3 times per week, you should consult with your doctor. But, if you ...
Views: 4156(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: 4147(1 vote) - How Manuka Honey Kills MRSA And Heals Staph Infections - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2008 from Frank BuonanotteBreaking news in the industry of advanced wound care has led to the recognition of honey derived from the Manuka Tree (indigenous to New Zealand) has extraordinary antibacterial properties that are capable of destroying antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA. As the name ...
Views: 4139 - Hypnosis Treatments For Agoraphobia - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Alan B. DenskyOut of all the phobias in existence, agoraphobia is one of the most crippling of all. The stems from a deep fear of unfamiliar or potentially uncomfortable situations, and can grow to the point where a sufferer becomes a shut-in. If you suffer from agoraphobia, you shouldn't let this condition ...
Views: 4138(3 votes) - 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: 4138(2 votes) - I Spend the Day Wearing Rose-colored Glasses - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Eleyne-Mari Austen SharpThe stove is beeping, flashing an unknown "F2" error message. Outside my office door, Holly is crying for her dinner, even though it's only 4 o'clock. Brother Tim also has "cattitude", waiting for my door to open so he can raid the "forbidden zone" of books, papers, computer cables and other ...
Views: 4130(2 votes) - Home Remedies For Amenorrhea, Absence Of Menstruation Remedy - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Aiden SmithTemporary delay or lack of menstruation in women is known as amenorrhea. There are certain factors which can cause amenorrhea such as menopause, infections, hormonal problems, unperforated hymen, circulatory disorders, uterine malformations and obstructed vaginal conduits. Some of the common ...
Views: 4127 - Passing Gallstone - How to Cancel Gallbladder Surgery and Be Gallstone Free - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Joe BartonPassing a gallstone can be extremely simple or it can be extremely frustrating. Most people opt to go through with surgery and remove their gallbladder thus removing the stones. However, this article is for those people who want to pass their gallstones and avoid gallbladder surgery. In ...
Views: 4122(1 vote) - Bentonite Clay - The Safe, Effective Detox - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Perry ArledgeEvery cell in our body excretes waste material, which becomes toxic and poisonous to our bodies if it is allowed to build up faster than it can be eliminated or filtered out of the body. The most common symptoms of toxic buildup within the body are mental dullness, aching-stiff joints, gas and ...
Views: 4117(1 vote) - 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: 4116 - 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: 4097 - Reiki Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Yelena ChizhikReiki meditation will help you to strengthen your ki and clear Reiki channel. The first meditation with Reiki technique I will introduce is Kenyoku Ho Kenyoku Ho Kenyoku – dry bath Ho – method Kenyoku Ho is a form of energy cleansing called misogi, which is a common Shinto ...
Views: 4091(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: 4052 - 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: 4034(1 vote) - 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: 3999 - 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: 3988 - 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: 3985(3 votes) - 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: 3970 - 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: 3960 - 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: 3958(3 votes) - 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: 3945 - 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: 3933 - 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: 3892 - 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: 3891 - ***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: 3883(1 vote) - 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: 3876 - Ways to Make Your Vagina Smell and Taste Better - What Do I Use To Tighten My Virgina - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2017 from Banks RobertEven if your vagina doesn't smell or taste bad, you may still want to improve it. Having a vagina that tastes and smells good makes you more confident during sex and feels healthier. 1. Proper hygiene While the inside of the vagina usually keeps itself clean, the outside can use a little ...
Views: 3874 - 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: 3866(2 votes) - 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: 3832 - 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: 3831(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: 3819(1 vote) - 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: 3793 - “He is Likewise a Preserver of Health…:” Homeopathic Doctor Samuel Hahnemann’s 4th Aphorism - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Ronda Behnke“He [the physician] is likewise a preserver of health if he knows the things that derange health and cause disease, and how to remove them from persons in health.” Samuel Hahnemann, the Founder of Homeopathy, included the above statement as the fourth aphorism in his Organon of Medicine—the ...
Views: 3755(1 vote) - Natural Ways to Treat Balanoposthitis in Ayurveda - Best Herbal Remedies - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2018 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanIntroduction Balanoposthitis affects the tip of the penis (male external genitalia) causing irritation and inflammation. There occurs, inflammation of the glans penis (balanitis) and foreskin (posthitis).The glans (head) are the round tip of the penis. The foreskin (prepuce) is a fold of ...
Views: 3752 - 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: 3743 - 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: 3736 - 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: 3728 - 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: 3726 - 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: 3720 - 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: 3713 - 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: 3702 - 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: 3701(2 votes) - 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: 3697 - 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: 3695 - ***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: 3686(10 votes) - 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: 3685 - 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: 3671 - 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: 3651 - 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 ...
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