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New to magnetic fields? Start here - By Dr. William Pawluk- Cultivate Gratitude for Greater Wellness - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Nancy HearnAs we enter the new year, you may be feeling a gamut of emotions from peace and happiness to distress and sadness. This year especially, many are struggling financially or simply feeling pessimistic about the economy. Others are struggling with health or relationship challenges. A Daily ...
Views: 2736(7 votes) - Benefits of Colostrum: The Missing Link in GI Health - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Albert SnowThe benefits of colostrum are numerous when talking about GI health. Colostrum is certainly an essential part of the protocol I use in order to treat every gastrointestinal problem. As a matter of fact, it is even a part of Mother Nature's protocol when it comes to preventing GI problems as well ...
Views: 2733 - Replenish Your Soul: Give Yourself a Mini-Retreat Today! - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Lea HoustonTo live a soulful life you must take time for retreat. A retreat allows you to turn away from the busyness, routines, demands, expectations and distractions of everyday life and to turn inward. A retreat allows you to: • Connect with your inner self. • Begin to hear your voice ...
Views: 2730(1 vote) - Healthy Maternal Thyroid Function For A Healthy Baby - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Douglas HusbandsThis article is a must read for all women, especially those over 35 years old, who desire become pregnant now or at some time in the future. In my September 2007 newsletter, I reviewed the association of DNA oxidation with the development of Down's syndrome. In that issue, I also discussed a ...
Views: 2726 - 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) - Tap in the Gratitude With EFT and Speed Up the Healing Process - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Annabel FisherWhen we are struggling to overcome a chronic illness or chronic pain, our lives become very focused on what is wrong, and the steps we need to take in order to recover. Our lives may consist of appointments with doctors, specialists, therapists, and various practitioners. In fact, we may feel as ...
Views: 2715(5 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) - Ashley’s “Killer” Recipe for Organic Beef Barley Soup Made in a Crock Pot - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Even though the health benefits of beef barley soup containing onions, carrots and celery are well known, there can be even more nutrition in those little grains of barley then one would expect. Unless the beef barley soup is organic, it does not contain the same ingredients as your grandmother ...
Views: 2699(5 votes) - Who Were You in Your Previous Life? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Nigel CoatesDo you believe we live more than once? Do you believe in Reincarnation? It's a yes or no question, but when most people answer, they answer with an explanation. Reincarnation is an interesting thought or concept to entertain. Are we really spiritual souls just having a physical experience? Or ...
Views: 2676(2 votes) - ***Natural Health and Healing in the Wise Woman Tradition - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from Susun WeedNatural Health and Healing in the Wise Woman Tradition c. 2002 Susun S Weed The Wise Woman tradition is invisible. Without healers, without diseases, without cures, without certificates, without guarantees, it exists. It has no rules, no right answers, no promise of life eternal. The ...
Views: 2673(1 vote) - Magnesium & Brain Health - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Prof. George GrantWhat is the connection between magnesium and Brain Health? Studies have confirmed that better magnesium levels help protect brain tissue from the damage that can be caused by any head trauma. Magnesium acts as a natural calcium channel blocker, which makes it a principle nutrient for helping to ...
Views: 2665 - Why Does the Mind/Body Connection Really Matter? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Terry RichardsonWorried about being worried sick? Is laughter really the best medicine? Your body may know you’re depressed before you do and doing it’s best to get your attention. There is growing evidence, supported by research, indicating your mental state really influences your body’s ability to protect ...
Views: 2647(6 votes) - ***Stop Beating Up on Yourself! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Bill AustinIn my earlier years whenever I had a negative experience where I got hurt or wounded, I would look back on that event and beat up on myself for making a mistake. But as I look back on these events now I realize that there really are no "mistakes." Each of these events had a purpose behind it. I ...
Views: 2645 - Losing Fat and Inches with All Natural Body Wraps - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Amber RileyYou may have seen advertisements for a very popular brand of body wrap that you can perform at home that claims to flush out toxins and remove unwanted fat and inches using “all natural” ingredients. While most of these ingredients ARE natural, there are several that aren’t. The main ...
Views: 2638(5 votes) - Injured Warrior Describes his Healing, Recovery and Recommendations for Others with PTS(d) - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Gerald VestMission Statement: The Fort Bliss Restoration and Restoration Resilience Center restores optimal functioning and battle-readiness to neurophysiologically, psychologically, and spiritually challenged post-deployment Soldiers and their families using integrated state-of of-the-art treatment ...
Views: 2631(3 votes) - ***Some of Bill Austin’s Favorite Spiritual Growth Quotes - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Bill Austin“Balance is so very important for people on the spiritual path. Many people I have observed on the path focus so intently on spiritual growth that they ignore the needs of their bodies; experience out of control emotions; and operate from the ego mind. We are here to ground the energy of Spirit ...
Views: 2626 - Candidiasis Cure - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Janice TownsendWelcome to my candidiasis cure review. For the past decade my partner and I have had this ongoing problem of candidiasis, and last year we decided we'd had enough. We had tried just about every over-the-counter medication available, and while some of them worked for a short while, the problem ...
Views: 2626 - Never Argue With An Idiot - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Aurelio RamosMany of you are beginning to understand the important if water soluble silica in the diet, how it is so necessary for even average health. This newsletter will cover a completely different look on silica, how it acts at the cellular level. If you look at silica and iodine and its ...
Views: 2626 - Sound Healing—Releasing Stressed Muscles - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Misa HopkinsMuscular pains or tension have sounds. When you know the physical pain is associated with emotional pain, the physical pain can release when you honor the physical stress with sound. This can be very challenging for those of us taught to only make “nice” sounds. But discomfort is not ...
Views: 2623(1 vote) - How to have a healthy body, mind & spirit - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Lais Stephan“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” World Health Organisation, 1948 Being healthy takes place on many levels: The physical, the mental, the emotional and even on a spiritual level. As a holistic therapist ...
Views: 2617(1 vote) - The Connective Tissue of Your Body May Be the Key to Your Wholeness. - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Barbara J. SempleScience continues to shed ever more light upon the magnificence of the human body and its constant interactions with Creative Intelligence. It seems humans have a built-in “fail safe” mode when our conscious spiritual nature switches on, somewhere around age 25. Even when the soul is remembered ...
Views: 2614(2 votes) - Changing Your Health with Water - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Vivienne BaileyA seriously ill person investigating reflexology for the first time asked tentatively, “Do you think reflexology can heal me?” I answered her loaded question, “Reflexology cannot heal anyone. All therapies can assist our bodies’ own innate healing ability. You don’t have to think about healing ...
Views: 2609(1 vote) - Using Energy Medicine to Find the Hidden Causes of Disease - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Brad CaseWestern medicine has names for thousands of different diseases and more are being discovered, named or invented all the time. But in my lifetime of studying what causes those diseases, I’ve found that there are only seven stress factors that affect your health. Those stressors are: 1. Poor ...
Views: 2596(3 votes) - Costochondritis - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Louise JensenCostochondritis is inflammation in the joints between the cartilages of the ribs and is often the cause of chest pain, (although it can also cause pain in the back). Cartilage attaches the ribs to the sternum (breastbone) and the sternum to the clavicles (collarbone). The joints between the ...
Views: 2588 - ***Ignite the Power of Gratitude by Giving - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Bill AustinI have noticed over the years that whenever I give something purely from my heart (NOT my head or not with intent to receive) that very soon thereafter I would receive something nice back usually within two hours. At first I thought it was coincidence but it happens all the time which suggests ...
Views: 2581 - Natural Solutions For Depression - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Johann HelfClinical Depression is a mental illness that causes havoc in the lives of millions of people all over the world. Chances are that if you have not personally experienced depression you probably know a friend or family member who has. The effects of depression can be devastating and the treatment ...
Views: 2578 - Cancer is Not a Disease - It's a Survival Mechanism - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Andreas MoritzWhat you are about to read may rock or even dismantle the very foundation of your beliefs about your body, health and healing. The title, Cancer Is Not a Disease, may be unsettling for many, provocative to some, but encouraging for all. This book will serve as a life-altering revelation for ...
Views: 2571(2 votes) - Endometriosis Part XVIII - Can Flower Plants Help To Treat Endometriosis (Part B)? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Kyle NortonEndometriosis which grows somewhere else other than the endometrium, also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. We have spent much of our time to discuss how conventional and traditional ...
Views: 2570(1 vote) - What is Reiki, and What Can It Do for Me? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Carisa HolmesReiki is becoming increasingly popular as more people learn about its benefits. From soothing raw emotions and reducing stress to speeding the healing of the body after surgery or injury, Reiki can work wonders for human health at all levels. Here is a basic introduction to Reiki and what it can ...
Views: 2563(1 vote) - Overcoming Roadblocks to Good Personal Hygiene for a Child with ASD - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Connie HammerChildren do not come into this world able to care of themselves. In the beginning they are dependent upon their parents for everything, but gradually they learn to wash, dress and feed themselves. Typically, a child will master daily self-care skills with relative ease. Many are self-motivated ...
Views: 2558 - Natural Stress Relief with Vitamin C - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Richard JensenYou probably already know about the importance of vitamin C in boosting or supporting a healthy immune system, but you may be surprised to learn that there are several studies suggesting it may also be useful in helping us cope with stress, as well as being a natural antihistamine. Many ...
Views: 2552(7 votes) - ***Alternatives to Invasive Medicine - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDIf you are considering Alternative Medicine, then you may have been dissatisfied with the treatments or protocols that you have used before. • Maybe you question a diagnosis or treatment. • Maybe nobody knows what is causing your discomfort and you are looking for answers. • Possibly you ...
Views: 2551(3 votes) - Water & Wellness - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Prof. George GrantHere's how to figure out the right amount of water you need to drink daily to stay completely hydrated. You need to drink half of your body weight in ounces daily. Let's say you weight 200 lbs. You will need 100 oz. of water. Divide 100 oz. by 8 oz (a size of a glass) you get 12. You need to ...
Views: 2548(1 vote) - Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Pt 4 - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedHerbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors used - and our neighbors around the world still use - plant medicines for healing and health maintenance. It's easy. You can do it too. In your first lessons, you learned how to "listen" to ...
Views: 2543 - Healing the 7 Major Chakras and Why - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Shakeenah FentisPeople everywhere are learning the importance and effectiveness of energy healing, whether they accept that everything is energy or not, because with the rising of people's vibration as a whole, we are moving into a period of heightened awareness, sensitivity and capabilities. My dream is to ...
Views: 2537(2 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) - 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) - What Are the Causes of Wrist and Ankle Pain? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauWrists and ankles are two specific body parts which contain bones, ligaments, blood vessels, and nerves. A patient can experience pain in these two parts. Here we will learn how to manage these occurrences. The wrist is an intricate joint consists of eight small bones positioned in two line ...
Views: 2529 - Beans, Beans, the Magical Fruit - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Lisa BakerBeans are actually part of a family called legumes. This also includes lentils and peas of various kinds. Beans are low-glycemic, high-fiber, high-protein, and packed with very important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. However, canned beans have been cooked and processed, and often ...
Views: 2523 - What does "hungry" mean? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Amy Iverson AdamsThe concept of eating when you are hungry and stopping when you are full always made sense to me, if it was only that easy! I tried for years to wait for the hunger and eat moderately. At times I could wait until my stomach felt empty but then I usually overate or totally binged. The truth was, ...
Views: 2521 - 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) - Intuitive Perspective About Arteries, the Heart and Self-Healing - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Misa HopkinsOne of our readers asked about healing in regard to arteries of the hearts, so I took this concern into meditation. I received a perspective about the spiritual and emotional nature of arteries that I thought many of us might appreciate. It is a little bit different than what Louise Hay so ...
Views: 2517 - What is NDFA Therapy - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Gilad SchafmanLearning Disabilities and the Neuro Developmental Functional Approach Therapy Dr. Gilad Schafman Msc.D. • In this article I am using the term child to refer to children of all ages from infants to aging folks. The Neuro Developmental Functional Approach (NDFA) is a dynamic approach to ...
Views: 2508 - ***Some of Bill Austin’s Favorite Healing Quotes - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Bill Austin“You don't forgive others to let them off the hook. You forgive yourself and others so that you can clear, heal, transmute and dissolve the emotional wounding, trauma, harm and damage that closes your heart.” “When you begin to change or fine-tune your lifestyle, make gradual adjustments and ...
Views: 2502(2 votes) - Is Your Emotional Resistance Poisoning Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanI was whipping cream the other day for some lovely strawberries I had purchased at the market, and as I was concentrated on my task I started thinking about how similar some things in life are to this churning process. You start whisking the liquid cream and maintain a certain pace as it ...
Views: 2499(4 votes) - Is Music Therapy For You? - by Submitted on May 18, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaSome like it soothing while some prefer to dance to the tune; some resort to it to escape reality while others try to find the meaning of life in lyrics, but rarely would you come across anyone who does not like music. Often your heart rate speeds up and scientifically there has been proof of ...
Views: 2497 - Crystals and Chakra Healing - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Eva LangdonWe may not be aware of the firestorm of activity going on outside of our limited perception, but our Chakras work tirelessly to absorb and transmute these waves of unseen light into the force that supports and creates the environment that makes up our life on this planet. With such a barrage of ...
Views: 2493(1 vote) - The Detox Foot Bath Can Help Your Body Return to its Natural State Of Harmony And Balance! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from James CardenFolks love the outcome they attain by the regular use of a detox foot bath; they discover themselves more at ease and released from stress and tenseness. But what is a Detox Foot Bath and how does it work? You may consider going to a foot spa session provider and experience a detox foot bath ...
Views: 2493 - How To Help Practically in Overcoming Trauma Disorders - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Elizabeth Lucye RobillardAll Sufferers of Trauma Disorders have something in common, they all suffer from a variety of extremely unpleasant physical discomforts and symptoms. Here, I present a brief plan to offer some practical ideas that have proven to help numerous people overcome the harmful and miserable effects ...
Views: 2485(2 votes) - The Green Report with Susun Weed ~ December 6, 2011 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Susun WeedIn the Green Report, I will tell you a little about six or more plants that are green the first week of each month. I hope this will tickle your fancy and get you interested in going outside, no matter what the weather, to interact with the plants. It's my way of sharing the green ...
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