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New to magnetic fields? Start here - By Dr. William Pawluk- Eat Well to Feel Well - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Sean BarkerEat well to feel well. Sounds like a pretty simple formula doesn't it? I firmly believe people continue to underestimate the vital importance of proper nutrition. If you want to look a certain way, you have to eat a certain way, it really is that simple. Especially if building lean muscle mass ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - 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: 1336 - Gallstones in the Liver: A Major Health Risk - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Andreas MoritzThink of the liver as a large city with thousands of houses and streets. There are underground pipes for delivering water, oil, and gas. Sewage systems and garbage trucks remove the city's waste products. Power lines deliver energy to the homes and businesses. Factories, transport systems, ...
Views: 2054 - Does Your Liver Need an Overhaul? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Andreas MoritzIf you experience major, persisting health problems, either physical or emotional, your liver may be congested with toxic compounds that are trapped within clumps of hardened bile (intrahepatic stones. Almost all health conditions, beauty problems and premature aging are closely linked with ...
Views: 2072 - Thoughts In Practice: Darkness and the Redemption of the Light - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Mária CiprianiOriginally the title of this article, Darkness and the Redemption of the Light, sounded to me to be like an old-time church song, a boisterous Gospel hymn. It got me thinking about lyrics, a lot of Simon and Garfunkel, actually: “Hello Darkness, my old friend…” and then, Eleanor Rigby, who in ...
Views: 753 - Toxin Awareness - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Don FarrowDo you know what’s in your baby’s lotion or your baby’s shampoo? Just what makes that soap smell so nice? Does that hand gel really kill germs as it rapidly soaks into your skin? What makes that toothpaste a paste? Each morning I take a hot shower, shampoo, and shave. I may stop at the gas ...
Views: 1948 - What is Chinese Tui Na? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Rowena PortchThe Chinese word, Tui Na, means push (Tui) grab (Na). This ancient form of massage is one of the essential foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has been practiced for thousands of years by martial artists, Qi Gong practitioners, and healers around the world to maintain health ...
Views: 3083 - Chiropractic for Dogs - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Jan RasmusenOn Friday afternoon (Mother Nature’s favorite time for medical and dental emergencies), my tiny Maltese Chiclet starting limping. Viewed walking from behind, her back legs crossed strangely, one dainty paw touching ground in front of the other, traversing an invisible tightrope. As far as I ...
Views: 2957(2 votes) - The Reconnection® - Heal Others, Heal Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Daniel SordoniThe Reconnection® Originally the meridian lines, sometimes called acupuncture lines, on our bodies were connected to the grid lines that encircle the planet. These grid lines were designed to continue out and connect us to a vastly larger grid, tying us into the entire universe. Over time we ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - What Happened to Those New Years Resolutions? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Denise LamotheIt has been n early two months since you made those New Years resolutions…. So, how are you doing? Here are a few questions to ask yourself. Physically: Have I been eating well, avoiding caffeine, alcohol, saturated fats, sugar and simple carbohydrates as often as possible and eating good ...
Views: 1465 - Holistic Dentistry - My View - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Robert McBrideAccurate definitions are important prior to a discussion of any subject matter. The word “holistic” is defined in the Thorndike-Barnhart dictionary as, “concerned with all factors, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual, that affect health, rather than treating isolated diseases and ...
Views: 1530 - Seven Things Your Veterinarian Should Tell You - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jan RasmusenYour veterinarian can be your closest ally when it comes to keeping your dog healthy and safe. But just as some doctors are more knowledgeable or skilled than others, so are some vets. The best vets are partners in your dog’s care, not demigods to be obeyed. And the best vets will be the first ...
Views: 1003 - Finding a Healthy Puppy: 10 Steps to Success - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jan RasmusenYou’ve decided to bring a new puppy into your life. Congratulations! You’d probably like to adopt a shelter dog, but you have your heart set on a particular breed or one of the new "designer" breed mixes. You’ve done your research and decided on the right breed for you, but you’ve heard so many ...
Views: 1317 - Coming Alive in Nature - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Sandra MiniereStanding under the shaded cathedral of tall oak trees, I looked out upon a body of water alive with shimmering golden light. My soul was enchanted. In my mind's eye I could envision Native Americans living in this sacred place. I felt as though the earth, trees and water were pulling me into ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - 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: 15441(3 votes) - Less Better, understanding Tai Chi Chuan - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from David LenkovitzkiThere are 2 major categories that 'thangs' fall under, 'more better' and 'less better'. The majority of the world falls under (1) 'more better', you want to go faster, you put a bigger motor in your car, 1 aspirin does not make your headache go way, take 2, if you want to learn MA, get bigger ...
Views: 4354(1 vote) - Health or Wholeness - You Choose - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Ann MusicoI believe health and wholeness are two distinct things. They are related, but wholeness is so much more than simply “health” as we usually think of it. When someone says they want to be healthy, they usually refer to losing weight, getting blood sugar or cholesterol under control, cleaning up ...
Views: 1029 - Seven Strategies of Vibrantly Healthy People - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Ann MusicoEnvironmental pollution. Pesticides. Stress. Irradiated foods. Mineral-depleted soil. Toxic chemicals. Anxiety and stress. Artificial sweeteners. Antibiotics and hormones. Drug and contaminated food recalls. Living a life of wholeness can seem like a losing battle. Don’t be ...
Views: 955 - ***Healing and Energy - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Ben WillemsenThe awareness of the importance of energy as a factor in human health goes back to ancient tradition. The healers of old knew that the body was the true healer and that they were only facilitators. They used available herbs and, together with their knowledge of human energy and the psyche, were ...
Views: 1657(2 votes) - Untreated Whiplash and Chronic Neck Pain - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Jerry DreessenOne of the most compelling problems we face each year are patients with severe neck and headache pains. I have found that over half of these patients have a history of a whiplash car accident, that went untreated. Now, when I say "untreated" what I mean is they went to a GP, who typically does ...
Views: 6883 - Boost Up with Blueberries - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Dimitri OnyskowWant to keep your mind sharp, lower your cholesterol, keep your bones strong and prevent hardening of your arteries? Then blueberries are for you! They’re sweet taste may make you pop them like candy, only they won't enlarge your waistline. Blueberries are a new super food - packed with power ...
Views: 631 - Trust in Yourself is Power of Healing - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Rachel MadorskyThe medicinal value of beets was used by such well-known doctors of the distant past as Avicenna, Hypocrite, Galen and Paracelsus. Doctors of Ancient Greece used beet juice to cure fevers, anemia, and diseases of the digestive and lymphatic systems. The root of the beet contains a large ...
Views: 1279(2 votes) - The Role and Scope of Homeopathic Remedies and Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Susan BerryIn this my next article I will explore the role and the scope of Homeopathy. Recently several people have asked me “can homeopathy help with “fibroids”, “viruses” or similar problems, or do I have to go the Doctor. I have explained to them that the scope of homeopathy is huge because we treat ...
Views: 1140 - In Search of an All Natural Hemorrhoid Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Jim ZimmermannWe hear the term hemorrhoid very often these days, but what exactly is a hemorrhoid? Let's take a look at hemorrhoids, and find out if there is any treatment for them? With the increase in alternative medicine, is there an all natural hemorrhoid treatment that is effective ...
Views: 673 - 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: 2533(2 votes) - Remedies for Motion Sickness - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Linda LloydTravel by plane, car, and boat can cause nausea and vomiting, which is also known as motion sickness. Symptomatic relief is often necessary to relieve misery, prevent dehydration, and to avoid disrupting travel plans. If vomiting is extreme or there are signs of severe dehydration, immediate ...
Views: 1312 - Triggering Your Fat Burning Zone - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Dr. Len LopezIt's the New Year, and aside from making more money, the biggest concern for most people is to lose weight, have more energy, and become healthier. It's unfortunate, but two-thirds of Americans are overweight and struggling with various health complaints such as fatigue, arthritis, diabetes, ...
Views: 1938(3 votes) - Depression, Anxiety, and Panic …A Personal Torture - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Anne WolskiMental health issues such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks and other similar problems are on the increase. Is it really any wonder given the worries many are facing in the current economic downturn? It has come to the point where it could almost be described as an epidemic. As well as ...
Views: 1243 - The 2 Things Needed for a Natural Cancer Cure - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Dr. James ChappellPeople who are going to create a natural cancer cure when conventional medicine has not worked need 2 life-savers to be working for them. With them, a natural cancer cure becomes possible. The first life-saver is hope. Without hope, they won’t be open to trying anything new. The ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Sound Healing: A Therapectic Tool for the Future! - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Zacciah BlackburnSound Healing is the new buzz word in complementary therapy. Sound healing therapies are being incorporated into traditional and non-traditional healing practices, more and more, from one’s own meditation room, to practitioners utilizing traditional massage, reiki, acupuncture, shamanism, ...
Views: 748 - Burn Calories, Dump Stress, Boost Immune Function - Without Sweating= - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Bill DouglasTime Magazine wrote, "... Tai Chi is the perfect exercise ..." While serving as the Tai Chi Expert at DrWeil.com, I learned that best selling author and acclaimed naturopathic physician, Andrew Weil, suggested that poor breathing habits are at the root of many of our health problems. This was ...
Views: 1364 - Star Lesson - Pluto & The Plutoids - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Michelle ManySounds like a new Rock Band. Now Playing, "Pluto and the Plutoids". There are some new kids on the planetary block in our solar system. They are the plutoids not to be confused with dwarf planets, and moons of Pluto. Just to be clear. Charon is a moon of Pluto. Pluto is a dwarf and a Plutoid, ...
Views: 1613 - Homeopathy: A Whole Systems Approach to Health and Healing - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Aaron MeansThe concept of whole systems health and healing is emerging strongly in modern medical practice and schools of today. The most common system is what is known today as CAM, or complimentary and alternative medicine. More and more attention and validity is being given to CAM therapies in recent ...
Views: 957 - Stress-less with Homeopathy and Yoga - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Aaron MeansLet’s face it, who isn’t stressed in these modern times? Incessantly we are bombarded by the demands and influences of the day. The build up of tension in our bodies and minds pays its toll and results in physical and mental/emotional imbalances. We need effective tools to manage and ...
Views: 951 - How Natural Cures Work - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2009 from Dr. James ChappellMy patients want to know how natural cures work. That’s because, for the most part, they have very serious medical conditions and in many cases they have been told by their doctors that “nothing more can be done” for them. Often, I am the first natural doctor they have ever ...
Views: 1230 - Foods That Cause Acid Reflux – You Need An Acid Reflux Disease Diet - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Jeannie CrabtreeOnce you have started an acid reflux disease diet, you may find that a number of your reflux symptoms stop, and your throat is allowed to heal. So let's discuss what kinds of foods reflux and some ideas about the diet you might need. Foods That Cause Acid Reflux One of the biggest offenders ...
Views: 2069 - Reiki - The Ancient Healing Art - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Malayna DawnReiki is an ancient Japanese healing technique that uses the application and direction of life force energy to promote healing and general well-being. The word itself is a combination of two Japanese words: Rei meaning “Universe or Higher Power” and Ki, which means “life force energy”. Joined ...
Views: 1629 - Living Organic: What’s in it for You? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2008 from Brett SandersAs many of you have probably realised in recent years, and most certainly recent months, it is fashionable to be organic. Being a strong promoter of the benefits of such a lifestyle, I think that this fashion is fantastic. Unfortunately despite it’s being in vogue at present, in general, we ...
Views: 1113 - Sugar and Cancer: What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Dr. James ChappellA recent conference of the Oasis of Hope Hospital confirmed the close connection between sugar and cancer. Oasis was the first hospital in North America to combine orthodox and alternative healing methods in the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases. They have been in operation for 45 ...
Views: 939 - How to Cure Cancer Naturally - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Dr. James ChappellI know it’s a bold statement, but I want you to know that you can cure cancer. The first thing you need to know is that cancer is not a death sentence – no matter what you have been told. When doctors say “there is nothing more that can be done” they would be more ...
Views: 1834 - Holistic Approach to the Common Cold - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2008 from Karen RothWhile knowing that prevention is key to avoiding the common cold, it’s of little comfort once you are hit with one. The following are some key “Do’s and Don’ts” if you are one of the unfortunate ones to catch a cold this season. What to Increase: Eat foods rich in Quercetin. Quercetin is a ...
Views: 1488 - Staying Healthy During the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2008 from Elizabeth MorganIt’s sort of a cruel joke that cold and flu season occurs at the same time people are running around preparing for the holidays. If you’re one of those people who gets sick every December or early January, here are a few tips to help you stay well enough to enjoy the season. But ...
Views: 983 - Women and stroke: knowledge is the best remedy! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from Jim AndrewsThere is a famous precept that knowledge about disease is the half treatment of disease. Women having knowledge about stroke can reduce this risk to a large extent. With adequate knowledge about risk factor and warning signs of this health condition, one can respond quickly in an emergency and ...
Views: 814 - Menopause and The Calcium Lie - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Kathleen BarnesThe menopause blues can really get a woman down, I know. Most of doctors tell us that the hot flashes, depression, weight gain, irritability, insomnia, memory loss, joint pain, etc. etc. etc. are caused by hormone imbalances. But think about this: Mineral imbalances, particularly excess ...
Views: 2385 - The Two-Step Key To Curing Hepatitis C - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Dr. James ChappellIn evaluating natural approaches to curing Hepatitis C, it is important to set aside the magical-thinking about disease and its treatment that is promoted by the pharmaceutical industry and its agents in health care. Natural doctors have been curing Hepatitis C long before the HCV virus was ...
Views: 1841 - Top 8 foods for good health: full of nutrition - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Jim AndrewsThere is a famous proverb that healthy mind resides in healthy body. Good health is made from healthy and nutritional food. Good nutrition contains multiple benefits for health. If you want to get energy, good sleep, and wish to stay healthy for long term then eating healthy is the best way to ...
Views: 705 - Is Your Doctor Helping You Get Well? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Sonny JuliusIt's sad but true the traditional doctor, in most cases, does not help people get well. In the first place most doctors don't spend enough time with you to find out exactly what ails you. Then to make matters worse they usually write a prescription for your ailment because that's is all they ...
Views: 777 - Practical Solutions to Eating Raw Foods - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2008 from Lynn SmithYou may be wondering, what does it mean to eat raw food? This diet consists of eating unprocessed, uncooked fresh raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Some people on a raw food diet will prepare food in a dehydrator, but the food is never exposed to temperatures above 116 degrees Fahrenheit. ...
Views: 930 - Detoxification: Is It For Me? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from Lynn SmithEvery day we are bombarded by toxic chemicals. The air we breathe has toxic fumes, the tap water we drink has chlorine, fluoride, traces of prescription drugs and other chemicals, the food we eat has pesticides, artificial colors and flavors, chemical additives, preservatives. These are just a ...
Views: 945 - Cancer Natural Remedies That Have Helped My Patients Fully Recover – - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2008 from Dr. James ChappellFor 37 years as a board certified chiropractic doctor, traditional naturopath, clinical nutritionist and medical herbalist, I have taught natural healing techniques to patients to help them recover fully from major health challenges, including so-called “terminal” cancers. I teach ...
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