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New to magnetic fields? Start here - By Dr. William Pawluk- What Makes a Good Multivitamin? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Amber RileyYou probably remember hearing your mother say “Take your vitamins” every day. And you did. Those delightful children’s vitamins in the shape of Fred Flintstone and Bugs Bunny were fun to take and tasted good too. But as you grew up, your body’s needs changed. And so did your vitamins. Now, there ...
Views: 2999(5 votes) - What Not to Say: 4 Attitude Statements that Sink Personal Wellness - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Roberta MittmanAs owner and practitioner of a fully-booked alternative wellness center in New York City, and as a weight and energy mentor for individuals across the country, I have the privilege of working with many people every week. Together with each patient, I use a combination of eastern and western ...
Views: 1468(2 votes) - What People Who Do Not Die of an Accident Cerebrovascular Eat - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Emilia KlappAs you grow older, your risk of suffering an accident cerebrovascular increases. However, there is a lot of evidence that the foods you eat can make a difference on whether or not you suffer a stroke. Those foods can also make a difference on whether or not the accident is fatal. What causes ...
Views: 1966(1 vote) - What You Should Do to Prevent and Treat Glaucoma - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2013 from Junji TakanoAre you getting confused with right and left sides when wearing slippers or shoes? Do you frequently spill a cup during meals? Although you may experience these situations inadvertently, sometimes, it may be a cause of a much bigger problem or a sign of some serious disease if they happen ...
Views: 2291(1 vote) - When To Use A Detox Tea - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from sarah labdarThe human body was created with its own excretory system to cleanse and remove toxins, chemicals and metabolic waste. The liver, lungs, kidney, and blood remove all toxins, that are unusable, that harm the body or are not necessary for the body to function. Over thousands of years, humans have ...
Views: 964(1 vote) - Why & What is Pathological Lying? Why Worry? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2021 from Calida RehabPathological lying is a medical disorder in which the patient develops a habit of lying constantly without any logic. Also called Mythomania, a pathological liar is someone who lies repeatedly for no obvious reasons. It is different from occasional lying, in which the person lies to not hurt the ...
Views: 599(1 vote) - Why Do I Cry Cutting Onions? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Rodney Alan ColeIf cutting onions makes you cry, you’re not alone! Forget myths about breathing with your mouth open, lighting a candle, whistling while you cut, holding bread in your mouth, or holding a wine cork between your teeth! Cutting an onion produces a series of chemical reactions that unleashes ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - WHY DO WE HAVE HEADACHES? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Hilda Spektor"When a patient has a headache, it is a signal of the existence of failures in the work of the internal organs which need to be identified. This became possible when I’ve started utilizing Express Diagnostic in my practice. This method makes it possible to determine the functional status of each ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - Why Facial Exercising and Facial Massage Works So Effectively - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from PATRICIA GOROWAYFacial exercising and facial massage are both vital elements in the overall tone, texture and appearance of the facial skin, and they have rehabilitative properties as well and have been long used to treat conditions such as TMJ and Bell’s palsy For years, specialized physical therapists and ...
Views: 5166(1 vote) - Why Homeopathy? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Hilda SpektorMy Teacher was right. Many of my patients are not just people who unsuccessfully tried a lot of drugs and procedures, but who in the course of treatment were faced with indifference, rudeness, stereotyped attitudes, with the haste and waiting in lines. Not one conscientious homeopath, even ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - Why is Laughter the Best Medicine? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Why is laughter so important in the healing process? One of my favorite clients is fond of saying, “Laughter is the cheapest medicine!” Three basic reasons why: 1. Laughter lightens up your spirit by shifting your emotions. You create a more positive frame of mind through ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - Why Some Say That Dieting Makes You Fat - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2010 from Suzanne ZachariaDieting is a great short-term solution, but for most people, it can become a long-term challenge. Some would go as far as saying that dieting makes you fat. Either that or you find yourself eating less and less, not to lose weight, but simply to maintain your weight. It is as if diets have an ...
Views: 1977(1 vote) - Why Vitamin B5 [Pantothenic Acid]is an essential vitamin? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Prof. George GrantVitamin B5, or Pantothenic Acid, is an essential vitamin required by the body for cellular processes and optimal maintenance of fat. A deficiency of vitamin B5 is rare, however, when it does occur is usually seen in the form of irritability, fatigue, apathy, numbness, paresthesia, and muscle ...
Views: 2128(1 vote) - Why wait for parenthood when you can imagine effortlessly with IVF - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2018 from Harpreet Singh NagiThere is nothing more annoying than appreciating that your fantasies of turning into a parent one day are smashed because of fruitlessness. This turns into a thistle in the majority of your connections and you are helped to remember it each time you see a tyke with its mom, playing in the garden ...
Views: 762(1 vote) - Why We Don’t Meditate: And How We Can Change This - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffLet’s explore why we don’t meditate twice a day? Some of us do, but many of us don’t meditate when we should. People come home after a long, hard day of work, finish their day and fall into bed without meditating. There’s simply ‘no time’ for meditation. But why don’t we find the time? ...
Views: 1223(2 votes) - Wise Woman Herbal Ezine ~ April 10, 2012 - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Susun WeedTo read the entire Wise Woman Herbal Ezine, visit: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/wordpress/2012/04/10/april-10th-2012/ The Green Report, Part Two by Susun Weed – April 10th, 2012 Welcome to the second installment of the April green report. The plants are coming so quickly now! So many ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - Wise Woman Herbal Ezine ~ July 24, 2012 - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Susun WeedTo read the entire Wise Woman Herbal Ezine, filled with color photas and recipes, visit: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/july24-2012/index.html Weed Walk July 24, 2012 The Berries of Summer Yum! Yum! It’s time to harvest the berries of summer. There are so many to choose from, I ...
Views: 1911(1 vote) - Wise Woman Herbal Ezine ~ June 19, 2012 - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Susun WeedTo read the entire Ezine including color photos and recipes, visit: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/june19-2012/index.html Joyous Solstice Greetings to All. The energies of the plants are throbbing as the longest day of the year floods us all with warmth and sunshine. It’s a good thing ...
Views: 1912(1 vote) - Wise Woman Herbal Ezine ~ June 6, 2012 - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Susun WeedTo read the entire Wise Woman Herbal Ezine, including color photos and recipes visit: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/june5-2012/index.html Weed Walk Green greetings to you all. Thanks so much for your feedback. Sounds as if we are all having lots of fun with these virtual weed ...
Views: 1781(1 vote) - Wise Woman Herbal Ezine ~ May 8, 2012 - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Susun WeedTo read the entire Wise Woman Ezine, visit: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/wordpress/2012/05/08/may-8-2012/ The Green Report by Susun Weed – May 8th, 2012 Greetings to all! Here is the second installment of your Green Report for this month, featuring wildflowers of the fields. ...
Views: 1599(1 vote) - Women And Heart Disease: The Untold Story - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumI have to admit, sometimes I’m a little worried when I see all the publicity and awareness about breast cancer. Certainly I consider breast cancer a significant threat. As an integrative doctor, specializing in women’s health, I’ve seen enough patients battling this disease to know this ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - Yeast Infection Home Remedy - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Tim FisherIf you're looking for a yeast infection home remedy you may have already tried over-the-counter treatments and prescriptions from your Doctor and found that while they may relieve the symptoms for a while - maybe even for a long while, you infection keeps coming back. This is because these ...
Views: 791(1 vote) - Your Everyday Diet for Cholesterol - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Emilia KlappAlthough understanding the working of cholesterol can be a hard task, a diet for cholesterol doesn’t have to be. Actually, if there is something clear in all this cholesterol business is that what you eat can have a tremendous effect on LDL cholesterol, the “bad guy”. Your diet can modify LDL in ...
Views: 1458(2 votes) - Menopause Symptoms Eased with Homeopathy - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Renita HerrmannIt's been in the news often, lately. Some seem to suffer inordinately. But they do not have to suffer, nor do they have to take HRT. Many women call or come in to my office with problems associated with the end of menses. Menses in homeopathy is very close to the vital force; although we can ...
Views: 1471(7 votes) - ***Why Does Distant Energy Healing Work? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Michael MohoricDistant energy healing, also known as remote healing and absent healing has been practiced by healers in the Far East for centuries. In recent modern times many modalities of distant healing are being recognized and practiced in the West. More and more people are turning to alternative healing ...
Views: 31474(12 votes) - Natural Methods for Treating Cervical Disc Degeneration - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Amber RileyCervical disc degeneration (CDD) is a painful condition that affects the C1-C7 vertebrae of the neck. The most common signs are pain and a stiff or inflexible neck. If the discs have started to degenerate further, the sufferer may experience weakness, numbness or tingling in their neck, ...
Views: 4505(6 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) - Acute vs Chronic Treatment with Homeopathy - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Renita HerrmannMost of us have seen those little blue Boiron tubes in the health food store or pharmacy. The side of the tube may give you one characteristic clue to the remedy, but it may or may not match your symptom; as we all should know, the key to the proper remedy is to match not only the symptom, but ...
Views: 2282(9 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) - *** Turmeric – The Golden Wonder Herb - Much More Than Just a Spice! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHCould there really be one herb that does it all? One herb that simultaneously works as an antioxidant, modulates inflammation, supports joint health, detoxifies the body, protects the cardiovascular system, promotes normal cell growth, supports mental clarity, regulates the bowels, balances ...
Views: 9016(8 votes) - EFT-Tapping For People Pleasers: Here For Everybody Else - But What About Me? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Heike PrevrhalAbstract: We all develop survival strategies early on in our lives to stay safe and to secure as much love and attention as possible. This article presents an inquiry into the strategy of being the “good girl” or “good boy” by pleasing others. It shines the light of awareness on the long-term ...
Views: 3627(4 votes) - Healthy Sun Exposure: 10 Tips on How to Reap the Benefits Without the Burn - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Carisa HolmesThe sun is shining, the kids are out of school and summer is officially in full swing. At this time of year, even the slickest of city slickers among us love to get outdoors and enjoy the warmth and beauty of natural sunlight. However, we also inherently know that excessive exposure can be ...
Views: 3578(4 votes) - 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: 9373(8 votes) - How to Improve Your Memory Naturally - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Carisa HolmesDo you regularly walk into a room and forget why you came? Do you have trouble focusing and paying attention or often find yourself unable to remember what you were trying not to forget? Hectic, stressful lifestyles coupled with less than ideal diets and lack of exercise have made it ...
Views: 3163(4 votes) - Unseen Stressors - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Amber RileyStress. Think about that word and picture in your mind what it means to you- driving home in heavy traffic, having a bad day at work or having to wait in a long line at the super market. All of these scenarios are common every day stressors that most people think about when they hear the ...
Views: 2010(8 votes) - *** Take Care of Candida with Cranberries? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHWhat Do You Know About Candida? The human body is estimated to be home to over 100 trillion microscopic residents. Many are known to play a crucial role in maintaining health, but some can compromise health if not kept in balance. One such organism is Candida albicans (Candida, for short), a ...
Views: 6054(3 votes) - ***America’s Top 5 Most Prescribed Drugs and Their Natural Counterparts - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dr. John CharPeople in the U.S. take too many prescription drugs. That’s not a distortion of the truth – that’s a fact. Let’s look at the statistics: According to an IMS Institute report titled The Use of Medicines in the United States: Review of 2010 (published April 2011), Americans spent more than ...
Views: 3810(3 votes) - 4 Things Your Body Absolutely Needs More Of - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Patrick O'NeillWe’ve all become very familiar with the most basic tenets of a healthier lifestyle: “drink water instead of sugary drinks”, “get more lean protein in your diet”, “cut out white flours”, “eat more fruit and vegetables”. Certainly these suggestions are great ways to improve your health, but ...
Views: 3036(3 votes) - Aromatherapy For Everyday Living - The Magical Healing Powers of Lavender - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Kathleen LamoureuxThe Magic of Lavender! One essential oil I highly recommend for your medicine cabinet or first aid kit is Lavender, Extra (lavendula officinalis). Lavender is one of the most versatile and gentle of all essential oils and has universal appeal. Known as the 'Angel of Purification', Lavender ...
Views: 3660(3 votes) - Exercise - How to Strengthen Your Body and Improve Your Health – Part I - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from DR. SOS CHIFIERO"You are never too old to become younger." - Mae West One of the mistakes often made by adults is to relate most health complaints in the later years to the aging process. While it looks "reasonable" to think so, it is a very fatal error. This warped attitude and reasoning, stems from ...
Views: 864(3 votes) - 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) - Rheumatoid Arthritis - Natural Help - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Louise JensenRheumatoid arthritis is a potentially debilitating autoimmune condition, generally affecting the hands, feet and wrists causing pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. It is caused when the immune system attacks the synovium (cell lining inside the joint) and can cause permanent damage to ...
Views: 2462(3 votes) - Sexually Speaking - Love Wins - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneAre YOU hiding your true sexual feelings, desires and interests? Are you afraid to let your partner know you as you truly are? Why is sexual self-expression and sexual disclosure often hiding in the closet? We live in a free society that seems to allow open discussions about even the most ...
Views: 2711(3 votes) - Super Foods for Antiaging & Total Wellness - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Prof. George GrantWhat makes a "superfood"? When it comes to healthy eating, there are foods that are so exceptionally nutrient dense and the benefits of eating them so amazing, that they are often referred to as “super foods”. What’s more, they have more nutrients per calorie than most other foods and ...
Views: 2156(3 votes) - What is Meditation? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Laura Bonetzky-JosephOne of the most common reasons that people cite for wanting to learn meditation is to reduce stress. Life is always going to be full of challenges, and a life without some turmoil is not only impossible but is also undesirable. A considerable amount of research has shown that meditation has ...
Views: 1355(3 votes) - ***Taking Care Of Your Blood Pressure Naturally with Blood Pressure Take Care - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHBlood Pressure Basics Recent studies show that about 40% of U.S. citizens have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. This increases the risk for stroke, heart attack, heart disease or failure, kidney failure and arterial aneurysms, including ...
Views: 8184(8 votes) - 10 Tips on How to Stay Emotionally Healthy - by Submitted on May 16, 2022 from Alice LandryEmotional health refers to your overall psychological wellbeing. People who are emotionally healthy handle stress well, deal with challenges as opportunities, have a positive self-image, and are able to sustain healthy relationships. Review the following tips on how to stay emotionally ...
Views: 16981(5 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) - Alternative Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, complex, and often disabling disease of the central nervous system (CNS) with a variable clinical course. There are two basic forms of MS – relapsing/remitting and progressive. There is significant overlap between these two forms. Patients with MS have ...
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