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New to magnetic fields? Start here - By Dr. William Pawluk- *** In Wholistic Healing, the Journey is the Destination - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Daniel BenorHealth and healing are not what we have been led to believe they are. Modern Western medicine and science tell us that disease is a scourge and that the primary goal of treatment is to cure it. In order to achieve cures, we fight illnesses with drugs; remove diseased parts; replace worn out ...
Views: 1097(3 votes) - Are you Identifying with your Symptoms - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Rachel MaskellFrom time to time we all experience pain, struggle with periods of restlessness, or function with low immunity, but what moves us from feeling bad to worse or even keeps us in a place of discomfort? Our bodies are communicating to us at all times even if we are not listening. Our bodies tell ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - What is Whole Food Nutrition & Why is it Better For You? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Becky BishopWhat does whole food nutrition mean? What is a diet that includes primarily whole foods? Whole foods nutrition means eating foods that are unprocessed and unrefined or minimally processed and refined before being consumed. To me, at its simplest level, eating whole foods means nothing more than ...
Views: 1268 - Cancer Meditation – Some History - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Rita DalianCancer Meditation may take it easier to live with and therefore allow you to concentrate on the aspects of cancer treatment that you can heal yourself. During the 1970’s and 80’d an Australian psychologist Ainslie Meares started to study the effects of meditation on the immune system with a ...
Views: 1043 - Personal Healthcare Reform: Physical, Emotional, Intellectual & Spiritual - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from James LeGrandHealthcare Reform in the United States has been getting a lot of press lately, and one thing seems certain; we continue to place a monetary value on life. Something that should be a right is being used for extreme profit and individuals all across the world pay the price. No matter where you ...
Views: 3538 - Salicylates and Your Sensitive Skin - Is There a Connection? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from M RochellAlthough you may not have heard of salicylates, your sensitive skin may be very aware of them! If you're having trouble finding solutions to your sensitive skin challenges, you may find it helpful to learn a little about how salicylates could be affecting your skin and your ...
Views: 1455 - Natural Rosacea Cures for Sensitive Skin - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from M RochellAre you looking for natural rosacea cures? Medical science has not yet found a cause or a permanent cure for rosacea, but don't let that discourage you! Even though rosacea is a chronic condition that appears to have no solutions, it IS possible to control or completely eliminate your rosacea ...
Views: 2311 - Homemade Acne Treatments to Heal Your Sensitive Skin - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from M RochellIf you suffer from sensitive skin, some homemade acne treatments might be too intense for your face and will cause inflammation, burning or even more pimples. There are many effective natural remedies for acne such as tea tree oil or natural acne medicines with herbs, but these may also cause ...
Views: 2253 - Acne Scar Healing Tips for Sensitive Skin - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from M RochellAcne scar healing can be a real challenge with sensitive skin. Learn which are the best acne scar treatments for acne prone sensitive skin, including six simple, non-irritating home remedies for acne scars. Do acne scar healing methods work for sensitive skin? There are many options for ...
Views: 2320 - The Future of Reflexology - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2010 from David-Uriel IbarraIn today’s ever-changing world, more and more people are turning to therapeutic touch to assist the body’s natural healing process, to support their immune system, increase their vitality and zeal for life, to achieve faster recovery from illnesses and injuries, and to gain relief from stress. ...
Views: 2992 - The Origins of Reflexology - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from David-Uriel IbarraThere is an ongoing debate among practicing reflexologists today on the origins of Reflexology. Some say Reflexology originated from ancient Egypt. Others say it originated from the Orient. Yet others say it began at a later time period. In this article we will see that although speculative ...
Views: 5175 - Energy Medicine - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from David-Uriel IbarraThe new field of energy medicine is a sophisticated, intelligent way of viewing health and correcting stress and multiple health disturbances with new modalities based on quantum physics. According to energy medicine, the body’s health depends on information fields on the energetic or ...
Views: 1787 - Welcoming What Comes - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Heather MullinPeople often ask me what the secret to my positivity is. When they do I share this with them. It’s probably the most simple and least known practice around. It’s so simple that it involves nothing less than being with and welcoming what comes, without judgement or any effort to change ...
Views: 866 - How to cure high blood pressure? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Pragya KatariyaHigh blood pressure is a silent killer. If you are unfortunate enough to suffer from high blood pressure, you will have to change your lifestyle to keep it under control. You must visit your doctor and continue take the medicines that he prescribes from time to time. Apart from taking ...
Views: 823 - Build Strong Bones and Prevent Osteoporosis - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Priscilla SlagleDeveloping strong bones when we're young will literally help carry us into our senior years. Contrary to popular belief, proper bone health begins in childhood. Our bodies start building bones in infancy and this continues until about age 30. This process results in a steady accumulation ...
Views: 1193 - All Your Issues Are in Your Tissues - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Carole FriesenHave you ever asked your self “Why am I in the shape I’m in”? Aren’t we all made of the same matter; bones, flesh and blood? So why do our packages all look so different from one another? I believe the answers are in the intangible spiritual, mental and emotional energies that manifest in the ...
Views: 2478(2 votes) - Re-Evolution of Medicine - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Mark AbadiThe Re-Evolution of Medicine Mark Abadi – Conference Chair Opening presentation for Quantum Energy Medicine Conference – Denmark September 2008 Aims of Lecture: To outline who are the key players (Pharmacartel, Oil, governments, anarchists) Evolution of Medicine so far To outline ...
Views: 1915 - How Negative Thoughts Affect the Body - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Albert GaroliThere is a profound electrical nature within our bodies in which senses, feelings, emotions, and instinctive responses are electrically transmitted instantly along the nerves to the brain. These electrical messages are constantly sent throughout the body, keeping us not only informed of personal ...
Views: 9370(8 votes) - Reflexology and Reiki as a Bridge to Healing Self - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from David-Uriel IbarraJust about every form of religion in the world has to do with performing some kind of ritual to a deity or deities. Now, many new age people are performing similar rituals in hopes of connecting to their spirit guides, guardian angels, Gaia (mother earth), etc. The truth of the matter is this, ...
Views: 1246 - Why Everyone Needs to Know About Stress Management - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukWhen people ask what I do for a living and I tell the I'm a specialist in Stress Management, the universal reaction is 'Boy! You must be busy!' or 'Goodness! Do I need you, but what exactly do you do?'. Then often what happens afterwards is...nothing. Sometimes it's because people ...
Views: 1368 - Ease the Need to Be Needed - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Trudy-Ann EwanThose of us who are care-takers often find ourselves giving way more to others than what we are receiving for ourselves. Somehow we have a concept in our minds that the more we give to others is the more we will receive. The bulk of that concept originated in our childhood. We may not have ...
Views: 1446 - Exploring Chakras - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandThe definition of the word chakra is a spinning vortex of energy. It is a Sanskrit (ancient language) word that means wheel or disk like. Our chakas are energy centers in our bodies that are constantly receiving energy from our surroundings and environment. Everything that has ever ...
Views: 3358(2 votes) - Holistic Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Randy MartinBy now you have probably tried many diets. Some have worked and some may not have. The difference with this program is that it is holistic. Holistic in this sense means: body, mind and spirit. Holistic also means that you take the primary responsibility for your weight loss and that we ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - Vegetarianism: A Way of Humaneness and Toxin-Free Living - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Rossi DavisPeople need food to survive. Why are so many people obese when there is no scarcity of food especially in the West? Being a vegetarian or a vegan is not only healthy, it is also humane. Do you really need to eat a duck or a rabbit to feel satisfied in your belly, entertain your taste buds, or ...
Views: 1289(3 votes) - Soothe Away Sore Throat Pain: Holistic Options - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDry, scratchy, and even painful! We all know that discomforting feeling of waking up with a sore throat. It may be a sign of a viral or bacterial infection, allergies, dry air, or the repercussion of overusing your voice. First things first, always rule out the possibility of strep throat, acid ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Four Tips to De-Stress Your Body Fast - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Aila Accad, RN,Stanford Medical School and the World Health Organization agree that 90-95% of illness and dis-ease is caused by - "Stress". What is Stress? Briefly, you have primitive fight, flight and freeze responses which are designed to effectively help you deal with immediate threats to survival. When ...
Views: 5334(6 votes) - Fermented Foods and Health - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Sharon KaneCurrently many of us are discovering that our diet creates an environment in our bodies for health or illness to thrive. We are learning that certain foods can stress and damage our digestive systems, and that in order to fully recover we may need to change not only our diet, but also our entire ...
Views: 1208(3 votes) - The Color Muse - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Eleyne-Mari Austen SharpI'm often asked how I got involved in color healing and so I thought I'd share my story here on this first post. In the beginning, there were Crayons and I knew it was good. I received my first box of these waxy creations when I was about three years old, and it led to years of self-imposed ...
Views: 2425(3 votes) - We Are the Rainbow - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Eleyne-Mari Austen SharpIt seems that almost every culture has a story about the rainbow. Some Native American tribes believe the rainbow is the path that souls take on their way to heaven. The Christian bible portrays the rainbow as God's promise to Noah that He would never again send a flood to destroy the earth. ...
Views: 1625(1 vote) - Ayurvedic Weight Balancing - Preliminary Study - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis study measured the effects of specific lifestyle changes on a variety of common complaints plaguing an average American population. These complaints included: weight gain, insomnia, anxiety, depression, fatigue, cravings, exhaustion after work and a general sense of being unhealthy. ...
Views: 793 - How to Reduce the Physical and Financial Stress of Chronic Degenerative Diseases - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraAre you experiencing the physical and financial effects of Chronic Degenerative diseases such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or arthritis? Are you paying too much in insurance premiums, or cant get insurance because of pre-existing chronic degenerative diseases? Did you know that by ...
Views: 986(2 votes) - EFT Coaching Case - Extra Added Benefits - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDThere are often cases when using Energy Therapies, where a person is focusing on one issue and then other added benefits show up later. You don’t consciously know how the issues and emotional aspects are layered in your bioenergetic field. So even though you may not consciously think you have ...
Views: 4156(2 votes) - Cancer Cured without Chemo - Believe It! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Werner KnoeppA very effective cancer cure, and it is a cure, is being used quietly and extensively by alternative physicians. Since it is cheap and involves only diet, with no expensive drugs required, the conventional medical community has no interest in it and has virtually been ignoring it for the past 55 ...
Views: 2362(3 votes) - Seeking Clarity - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast week as I went to wash my face before bedtime, I noticed that my right eye was bloodshot. Tired? Maybe. Too much computer time? Probably. But, I looked a little more closely and saw that along with the red, I also had a little white dot on the white part (sclera) of my eye. It looked like a ...
Views: 869(2 votes) - The Science of Distant Healing - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is much written about how our good intentions help others. But can your good intentions really reach someone who is not physically present, and how do we know this? In this column, I will present the current evidence that discusses this phenomenon and provide some explanations as to why ...
Views: 710 - Tulsi – Holy Basil: Your Daily Adaptogen - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDescribed as the most holy plant on earth in the ancient Vedic Puranas, tulsi is still revered today as holier than holy. For thousands of years, tulsi has been grown for spiritual purposes in the backyards of most Indian homes. Its branches are sanded into beads and worn to enhance spiritual ...
Views: 4188 - Living a Holistic Life - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSome people wonder what a holistic lifestyle entails. It is more than just eating organic foods and practicing yoga from time to time. It means paying attention to all aspects of your life: relationships, career, health and spirituality to be sure that you are living a life in balance. This ...
Views: 804(2 votes) - Do You Sneeze When You Get Home? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIndoor air is often polluted worse than outdoor air. A good air purifier can help, but running it day and night is cost prohibitive. We can take other steps to help cut down on allergens and sensitivities that cause that “Sneeze” in your Organic Space! Daily Make sure the ...
Views: 735 - All You Ever Wanted to Know About Healing - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Lisa RaphaelIt is truly inspiring to witness, through this and similar magazines and expos around the globe, how many diverse and exciting approaches there are to healing. Yet beyond the differences, the specialties, the variety of emphases on physical, emotional spiritual or general healing, there are ...
Views: 1209 - Music to Soothe the Savage Beast - Coping with Stress During Challenging Economic Times - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from James EvansAlmost everyone in America has been affected by the economic uncertainty that has engulfed the country for the past eighteen months. Characterized by the continuing mortgage crisis, record unemployment, business closings, declining stock markets, bank failures, and more, the economy has touched ...
Views: 1664 - 8 Tips for Buying a Portable Massage Table - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageIf you're thinking about purchasing a portable massage table for your business or home use, it helps to have a general idea of what you want before shopping around. These tips for buying a portable massage table will give you a better idea of which features you should consider. Find the ...
Views: 6866 - Are Sleep Aids Safe? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Christopher AlexWhen you’re up pacing the floor at 3:00 in the morning, wide awake, sleep aids seem like an excellent idea. You simply take a pill and soon you’ll be fast asleep, right? Over the counter and prescription sleep aids may help you fall asleep faster, but the side effects can be annoying and, in ...
Views: 923 - *** Aligning in Harmony to Accelerate Healing - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Lumari ~ Psychic and Psychic Readings ExpertThere is a so much upheaval on our world right now. Humanity is working through war, hunger, poverty and enslavement and working to remove those patterns from our world. The Aligning in Harmony meditation is created to change the focus and move energy to: 1. help those people who are trapped ...
Views: 2894(3 votes) - *** 3 Awareness Exercises to Build Your Meditative Practice - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Paul ChekMost westerners just don't meditate. Our culture is a culture of “doers”. We do so much, or think about doing so much, that we tend not to develop any inward awareness until we can’t do something we want to do. In those cases we typically experience a negative emotion. A culture like ours that ...
Views: 2339 - The Fundamentals of the Harmonious Culture of Movement - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Lama TantrapaI would like to share with you some of the foundational principles of Harmonious Culture of Movement specific to Qi Dao. Although many great masters of Taiji, Qigong and other similar arts can be seen exhibiting this culture of movement, it is never seems to be taught as such. It is considered ...
Views: 1759 - Treat Yourself Naturally with Holistic Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Woody LongacreHolistic medicine is a type of alternative medicine that applies the theory that every aspect of the spiritual, mental and physical aspects of the self work together to form health and happiness. Holistic medicine is not a treatment like traditional medicine. Instead, it is a treatment that ...
Views: 812(1 vote) - Colon Cleanse? How About a Total Body Cleanse? - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Kimberley ClarkBack a while ago I witnessed a friend of mine drop a considerable amount of weight in a short period of time. I was curious to discover his secret as I had been struggling for quite a while to lose the excess fat from my pregnancies (yes plural). He told me about a body-cleansing program. I ...
Views: 846(2 votes) - Judging Distance and the Best Eye Exercises - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Chris BarrettWhich Eye Exercises can help rebuild your Vision? Did you know that how we judge distance and finding the best kind of eye exercises have a lot in common? There are many factors involved in how we judge distance, but one of these is key to identifying effective eye exercises. We learn to judge ...
Views: 3939 - Healing Others Begins with Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from asd asdasWhen we experience emotional pain, we often place blame on external factors, and on other people; however, if we were completely honest with ourselves, we would see that our own thoughts, feelings, and expectations, influence the manner in which we relate to others. As uncomfortable as that ...
Views: 1712 - Simple Ways to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Emily SaarIf you are a type 2 diabetic and currently using prescription drugs to manage your blood sugars, you may be surprised to know that you may not really need them. How many times have you been to your doctor for various things and felt like you spent more time in the waiting room than you did ...
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