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New to magnetic fields? Start here - By Dr. William Pawluk- 6 Secrets to Develop Your Sixth Sense - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Bonny LinSome psychics claim their abilities are unique, and they are gifted. Psychic ability, also recognized as intuition ability is indeed gifted. However, everyone is gifted with this ability. This article will show you simple steps to develop and further enhance your intuition. Here is the caveat. ...
Views: 16652(6 votes) - *** Aspects of Spiritual Healing and the Spiritualization of Matter (Part 4) - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Daniel BenorHealing opens us to our spirituality. Spirituality is an awareness that has atrophied in our society. Western culture is something of an aberration when compared to the majority of other cultures, where the spiritual dimensions are experienced and conceptualized as normal parts of existence ...
Views: 2056(2 votes) - Healing Miracles: Belief and Disbelief Why Do Some Heal? It Only Starts with the Belief You Can - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Zeeva International aka Zeeva Natasha ZazhinneA Miracle. One-in-a-Million. A Blessing. I’m one of those. When I got my sight back after five-plus years blind, there were those that thought I was somehow special. Blessed by God. A one-in-a-million miracle. There were others who thought I must have been faking the blindness all that time, ...
Views: 1594(4 votes) - Magnesium Lowers High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Cristina ChaseMagnesium can make a great impact on treating hypertension and is an excellent non pharmaceutical way to lower high blood pressure. This article will help you understand what blood pressure is and what you can do about it and why magnesium is good for you if you suffer or have just been ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - 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 Your immune system has been replaced by a steering rack and your digestive system is now a catalytic converter.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: 1263(3 votes) - Stress - Can It Make Me Fat? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Marek DoyleBritain in 2008 is a society that is wrapped up in triple 'epidemics' of stress, obesity and chronic disease. None of these issues were considered a problem in society 100 years ago; unfortunately, whilst we are regularly bombarded with the status quo recommendations – don't get stressed, don't ...
Views: 1177(3 votes) - Hypertension Cause - Learn How To Prevent Early Death! - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Cristina ChaseBefore we look at what causes hypertension (High Blood Pressure) we need to understand what hypertension is. What is Hypertension? Hypertension is a condition which arises when blood is putting a higher than normal pressure on the arteries which in turn puts more stress on the body. Your ...
Views: 984(1 vote) - Swine Flu Vaccine - Risks, Safety Issues & the 3 Types of Vaccine - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Lynn Baer, M.A.Why is it that every night on the news, we see vials of H1N1 vaccine rolling down the assembly line, yet when we see film footage of actual vaccination administrations, children are being sprayed with a mist in the nose? Have you ever seen a nasal spray vaccine? Probably not, since this is a ...
Views: 3360(4 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: 1236(2 votes) - The Truth about Food: Why Irradiation is Not the Answer - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Allison BiggarIn a flagrant insult to both journalism and nutritional science, 20/20`s John Stossel heavily touted irradiation - exposing food to radiation in order to kill any microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, or insects that may be present in the food - as the only way to ensure the safety of our food ...
Views: 1080(4 votes) - 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: 1182(1 vote) - *** Aspects of Spiritual Healing and the Spiritualization of Matter (Part 3) - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Daniel BenorThe experience of integrating spiritual healing with conventional medicine in England is instructive. In the mid 1970s British healers formed a healing organization that lobbied the government to allow healers to treat patients in National Health Service hospitals. With one governmental ...
Views: 1602(1 vote) - 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: 1620(5 votes) - Raw Food Diet - How It Reduces the Risks of Stroke Caused by the Typical American Diet in Conventional and TCM Perspectives - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kyle NortonBesides cancer and heart diseases, stroke is the third leading cause of death. Approximate 1/4 of all stroke victims die as a direct result of the stroke or it's complications. According the National Institutes of Health, more than two million Americans suffer long-term disabilities from stroke, ...
Views: 2981(2 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: 1038(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: 1964(10 votes) - *** Aspects of Spiritual Healing and the Spiritualization of Matter (Part 2) - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Daniel BenorHow can we understand healing, which seems to occur through intention and subtle energies? Albert Einstein pointed out, earlier in this century, that matter and energy are interchangeable. Quantum physics has amply confirmed his theory. Conventional, Newtonian medicine continues to address ...
Views: 1962(1 vote) - Discover the Healing Power of Gemstones and Crystals - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Michelle SigurdsonDid ancient Egyptians, Mayans, and early Hindis know something about the healing power of gemstones and crystals that we don't? Ancient sages of civilizations long gone believed in the power of a gemstone, which was thought to heal the body upon which it was placed. Nowadays, when people ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Awareness of Movement - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Waller McInnesAwareness changes how we physically move. As we become more fluid and resilient so do the mental, emotional and spiritual movements of our lives. - Emilie Conrad Movement is relative. If you are where you are, and you are seeking well-being, then you are on a path of radiant health, which ...
Views: 699(1 vote) - *** Confidence Enhances Our Performance and Invites Success - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Daniel BenorHealing opens us to our spirituality. Spirituality is an awareness that has atrophied in our society. Western culture is something of an aberration when compared to the majority of other cultures, where the spiritual dimensions are experienced and conceptualized as normal parts of existence ...
Views: 1429 - *** Aspects of Spiritual Healing and the Spiritualization of Matter (Part 1) - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Daniel BenorIn our reductionistic Western world we are taught that reality is "objective." We are led to believe that there is a constancy to the world and that it is consistently measurable by reliable scientific instruments. I will address these beliefs from the perspective of more than a dozen years of ...
Views: 1794 - 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: 1419(2 votes) - Beat the Flu: Nutrition to Increase Your Immune Response - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallNutrition to Increase Your Immune Response Garlic Fresh garlic contains allicin, a sulfur-bearing substance that acts as a natural antibiotic in addition to being a potent antioxidant. You can use garlic in cooked vegetables, sauces, soups, and stews. The trick is not to cook the garlic, ...
Views: 2518(8 votes) - 3 Reasons Not To Exercise - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! We've all heard how regular exercise is vital for good health and a well-balanced lifestyle. Now, how many of us have tried to lose weight, buff ourselves up, or join a fitness program, only to be disappointed by the lack of results we see? Maybe we do workout ...
Views: 2533(5 votes) - Hydrosols: Safe & Inexpensive Alternatives to Essential Oils - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Marge ClarkSometimes you will hear the terms hydrosol and spritzer used interchangeably which is incorrect and misleading. Although true hydrosols are the original true floral waters (or herbal waters), be aware that any product sold as a "Floral Water" may or may not be a natural product. The term floral ...
Views: 5934(3 votes) - Stopping and reversing aging at its ultimate source - the GENES - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Ela CorcoranHave you heard about the greatest scientific discovery in Anti-aging, yet? Yes, we can now stop and reverse the process of aging at its ultimate source, our GENES! Throughout history, stories have abounded in virtually all cultures and civilizations describing the desire to find a source of ...
Views: 2196(1 vote) - Organic Pet Food - Why Natural Does Not Mean the Same As Organic? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Chef Marty RichardsonOrganic food enjoys an ever-widening consumer base and rightly so, as it is better for people and the environment. However, when it comes to feeding your pets, most people don't know organic pet food exists. Most people treat their pets like 4-legged children, some going so far as to literally ...
Views: 1480(4 votes) - OTC and prescription eye drops and ointments - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Ianto JonesThere are many eye problems such as dry eye and itching, for which eye drop and ointment are important. Eye drop and ointment are available both in over-the-counter (OTC) type and prescription type. Eye drops can ease many more eye problems, including redness, allergies, soreness, swelling, ...
Views: 3450 - Adult Acne - a Natural Remedy - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Tony BurnellAdult acne affects literally millions of people. We tend to think of acne as a teenage problem but, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, it is the most common skin disorder in the United States. Consider this: · Over 50 percent of women of all ages suffer from acne at some stage ...
Views: 1359 - Teenagers' Acne – Take Control in Two Steps - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Tony BurnellThere are two steps you can take to reduce acne breakouts in teenagers: 1. Cut back on milk and milk products 2. Cut back on highly refined carbohydrates The Problem with Milk Dr. Jerome Fisher made a study of teenagers coming through his medical practice and he was convinced milk and ...
Views: 1221 - The Seven Stages to Recovery - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Peter RoseThe path from ill health to good health takes 7 stages; odd how often 7 comes up. Shakespeare claimed there were 7 ages of human existence, it was said there were 7 wonders of the world, 7 deadly sins and we could go on. The ancient belief systems claimed that a Sharman had to go through 7 ...
Views: 3089 - 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: 1679(4 votes) - WALKING IS NOT AN EXERCISE MODALITY - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Doug Splittgerber & Debra CorboHave you ever notices that everyone seems to be exercising yet no one seems to be getting any results? We now have over two-thirds of the adult population overweight with one-third falling into the obese category. We also now have unheard of levels of diabetes, obesity and chronic health ...
Views: 1839(2 votes) - Can The GI (Glycemic Index) Diet Help You Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark PatrickThe GI diet, based on the Glycemic Index, has recently become very popular, but the GI ranking system has been around since 1981. There have been several books published on the success of the GI diet, but is it really a diet or a lifestyle change? The glycemic index Dr. David Jenkins, from ...
Views: 2723(2 votes) - To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate: That Is the Question - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Brad CaseIn previous articles, I’ve tried to educate you on what bacteria and viruses really are and what they do so that you’re not so scared of them. I’ve done this because antibiotics, antiviral medications and vaccinations all have major downsides and side effects that you’ll want to avoid if you ...
Views: 1568(3 votes) - An Extraordinary Dimension - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Regina MurphyThe Karate Chop and the Gamut points have always intrigued me. One interesting fact about the psychological reversal point (Si 3), is that in Traditional Chinese Medicine it is the opening point for the most important of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels; the Du Mai. The Gamut spot (Tw 3) is not ...
Views: 2773(4 votes) - Ingredients in Your Lipstick – Is Your Health At Risk? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Christine FarlowLipstick ingredients in many cases are a noxious blend of petroleum based chemicals, many of which have not been thoroughly tested for safety. A number of these ingredients may cause allergic reactions or interfere with your body's hormones. Some can even harm important body systems like your ...
Views: 3200(1 vote) - Personal Superhealth and 2-Day Common Cold Remedies - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Kamil KowalskiTrue health is harmony between the individual (body, mind, heart and soul) and his or her environment. - unknown Your personal health care is the most important thing as it is the best long-term investment you can do for yourself. In the short term it fixes the discomfort and the mood. In ...
Views: 2919(2 votes) - The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDo you have trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. An estimated 3.3 million Canadians aged 15 and older, or about one in every seven people, have problems getting to sleep or staying asleep – contributing to insomnia. Part of the problem is 80 percent of North Americans say they believe it’s not ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - Vitamin D and Sun Exposure: Shedding Some Light on The Issue - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampThe media and healthcare professionals have highlighted the harms and consequences of exposure to sunlight, however, there are many important benefits to sun exposure as well, which are often overlooked. Furthermore, sunscreen is often seen as the healthy choice for sun protection, but this ...
Views: 1034(1 vote) - What is Holistic Healing? It Is All About Your Total Health - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Michelle SigurdsonWhat is holistic healing but being the very best you can be in mind, body and soul. It is about total health and caring for all aspects of your divine being. Holistic healing can complement your existing medical care and work alongside the treatment you are currently receiving. It can also ...
Views: 724(2 votes) - Boosting the Immune System Through Foods We Eat and Don’t Eat - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Healthy HepperBoosting the Immune System Through Foods We Eat and Don’t Eat: Foods that Increase your Immunity so that your Body can Fight Disease "Nutrition plays an important part in maintaining immune function," explains George L. Blackburn, M.D., Ph.D., associate director of the division of nutrition ...
Views: 2316(4 votes) - Body Exercises to Dispel Stress - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Joyce & Kevin O'BrienHave you experienced aches and pains while you work? Have you felt tired even before you start working? This may be the effect of stress on your body. Most medical experts agree that stress can have a profound influence in the decline of your normal bodily functions resulting in tight muscles, ...
Views: 598(1 vote) - Eating Habits and Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Joyce & Kevin O'BrienMost of us are aware that overeating is one of the most common and dangerous dietary habits. The other side of the coin of course is under eating. For instance, many of us may skip breakfast. Skipping breakfast creates acid in the stomach and even causes bad breath according to WebMD. Both of ...
Views: 2419(1 vote) - Raw is Better - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Joyce & Kevin O'BrienOne of the newest trends in diets is a raw food diet. There are many different reasons why people are switching to this type of diet as there are so many benefits in doing so. Some of the benefits include: increased energy, improved health and skin, no more colds and flu, preventing or reversing ...
Views: 732(1 vote) - Gain control of Your Weight Forever using WRAPS - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Donna BrownThis past year nearly 50 billion dollars were spent on weight loss products but Americans are losing the battle of the bulge. According to the CDC the average American man weighed 166.3 pounds but now the average is 189.8 pounds. The average American woman in 1960 weighed 140.2 pounds but now ...
Views: 1160(4 votes) - The Effortless Way to Get a Six Pack – the Missing Link to Fat Loss - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanAre you committed to a six-pack workout at the gym or at home? Is your dream of achieving perfect abs and a trim waist evaporating together with any sign of progress? Did you know a good night sleep is one of the most important issues for losing body fat? Fail to get enough sleep and go to ...
Views: 1606 - ***Making Clutter Work for You - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Margaret GoodWe all have clutter and stuff. Some of us are just more organized at how we store it. I think you would be surprised at how many people have spotless counters but drawers and boxes jammed full of stuff. Although I focus on helping you turn your clutter into cash, clutter also has other ...
Views: 1427(2 votes) - Pancreas: Protector, Provider, and Manufacturer - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Rachel MaskellThe sad loss of Patrick Swayze brings to light the devastating affects of pancreatic cancer. The pancreas is not an organ that is often referred to, it stays out of the limelight providing its services without recognition until something goes wrong. The difficulty with pancreatic cancer is ...
Views: 8335(2 votes) - The Physical Symptoms of Depression - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from A L AllenIn order to understand depression, it's important to realize that it's more than a psychological problem. It is a physical problem, as well -- and there are physical symptoms of depression. This flies in the face of previous thinking, but more than ever, So, what are the physical symptoms of ...
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