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New to magnetic fields? Start here - By Dr. William Pawluk- Healing - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2016 from Awnish TodiBlooming under the Healer’s hands: Humans are not indestructible. We are vulnerable to physical and emotional diseases. But the human spirit is undeniably indestructible. This is the reason why humanity is the only species that has learned to restore health of all forms. Over the centuries, ...
Views: 829 - Peace - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2015 from Awnish Todi“Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures.” By- John F. Kennedy Peace is harmony between different ...
Views: 799 - Holistic Healing - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2015 from Awnish Todi“It's not forgetting that heals. It's remembering.” By- Amy Greene Holistic healing means taking an holistic approach when seeking treatment for imbalances and choosing to live a more balanced ...
Views: 545 - Achieving Optimum Health - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Tim OngOptimum health is not just the absence of disease but the presence of wellness in mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and social areas. Some would also include financial health. Introduction Optimum health is essential at all levels, from the individual to the society we live in to the ...
Views: 618 - Ghrelin and Leptin – Hormones That Affect Hunger and Weight - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Lisa BakerWe all know that hormones such as estrogen, testosterone, cortisol and others greatly affect weight and hunger, but two of the most specific hormones are ghrelin and leptin. There are other hormones involved, too. Probably some you have never heard of. For instance, CCK, GLP-1 and ...
Views: 866 - Keeping Immunity up during the Cold Weather Season to Avoid Flu and other Illness - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingAt Apurva Ayurveda Healing, The Idea is not to treat illness; The Idea is to treat Wellness !!! Boost Wellness || Boost Immune System We know the way to rev up your immune system so you don’t get the flu this year. Learn what your body’s defenses do and how to strengthen them so you ...
Views: 586 - How to Get In Shape Fast - Surefire Tips From the Pros - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2015 from Daniel WhiteIf you are not exactly feeling too confident about your body, then this guide on how to get in shape fast should be just what you need. Just because you lose some weight, this does not mean you are also in excellent shape. In fact, some people who slim down end up appearing too thin and ...
Views: 654 - What Is Hypnosis? It's a State of Accelerated Learning - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Connie BrannanWhat is hypnosis? The formal definition is: "It's a bypassing of our critical factor, the conscious mind." When we bypass it, we walk in an open door, and we're communicating directly to the accommodating, helpful unconscious mind, the part of us that defines and determines our behaviors and ...
Views: 1049 - My Ear Health and Safety Experience In South Africa Compared to The UK - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaThis article is based upon my experience in South Africa compared to the UK. I know the South African authorities are overwhelmed by work and quick to respond, so it is not a criticism of the authorities but of the careless people who impose dangerous noise upon others. I know what 140 ...
Views: 892 - Salad Is the New Casserole - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2015 from Lisa BakerRemember when Casserole’s were all the rage?? Make them before hand, throw in all your leftovers or any combination of things ‘about’ to go bad in the ‘icebox’ and then throw it in the oven for a quick meal? There were so many different items in them that they were considered a full meal. ...
Views: 635 - Tips to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from Janine GilardeIf you are trying to eat healthy for any reason — high cholesterol, weight loss, or just to feel better — this is a really hard time. Between the holiday parties, cookie swaps, and family gatherings there's just too much temptation. We have all seen the eye-opening statistics that the time ...
Views: 533 - Healing is in forgiveness - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2015 from Christina de ValenciaThis is the second in a series of articles looking at how our feelings affect our lives and bodies. It is powerful knowledge that can help eliminate pain in all areas of your life. If you are struggling with something, send me an email or call. Healing happens when you forgive This is a ...
Views: 703 - 5 Tips to End Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Janine GilardeIf you are struggling with emotional eating, you're not alone. I still catch myself doing it- just the other day I sat down in front of my computer and opened up a bag of Terra chips and started shoveling them in. I stopped myself before I ate the entire bag because I became aware of what I ...
Views: 695 - 5 Tips to End Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Janine GilardeIf you are struggling with emotional eating, you're not alone. I still catch myself doing it- just the other day I sat down in front of my computer and opened up a bag of Terra chips and started shoveling them in. I stopped myself before I ate the entire bag because I became aware of what I ...
Views: 660 - 5 Tips to End Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Janine GilardeIf you are struggling with emotional eating, you're not alone. I still catch myself doing it- just the other day I sat down in front of my computer and opened up a bag of Terra chips and started shoveling them in. I stopped myself before I ate the entire bag because I became aware of what I ...
Views: 656 - Is Dairy Really Good For You? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2015 from Sunflower HerbalsThe debate continues on whether dairy products are healthy and necessary for good nutrition. The topic is quite controversial to say the least. Some people do quite well without it. My view on dairy is that it can be very healthy if the cow it comes from is happy and healthy. Sick cows will ...
Views: 643 - Sugar and Spice Are Not Always 'Nice' - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2015 from Lisa BakerIf you are watching sugar for diabetes, good health, or weight, this will help you understand ‘sugar’ is not just ‘sugar’ Carbohydrates metabolize into sugar in your body. However, there are healthy ways to get the carbohydrates your body needs. The Glycemic Index is a rating of ...
Views: 609 - Losing Weight During Pregnancy - Is It Even Possible? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2015 from Daniel WhiteAre you worried about gaining too much weight during your pregnancy? Do you feel that you were overweight when you became pregnant, and that you would like to lose some of that wait while you are carrying? Then you are not alone. Yes, you are not alone. There are other people, just like ...
Views: 570 - Overcoming Your Saboteur - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2015 from Debra BartzEvery issue we have in life comes down to four areas we may feel we are lacking in and they are: whether we experience love or fear; having feelings of significance or insignificance in life's situations; having feelings of security or insecurity; and about our belief structures or unhealthy ...
Views: 433 - Make No Bones About It – Bone Broth is Important for Convalescing and Healing - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2015 from Lisa BakerChicken Noodle soup is said to be good for colds and the soul, and I wouldn’t argue that. In fact, chicken broth inhibits neutrophil migration which mitigates the side effects of colds, flus and upper respiratory infections. Let’s take that a little further. For convalescing, repairing ...
Views: 825(1 vote) - The Lo-Down on Triglycerides - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Lisa BakerTriglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. When you eat more calories than you burn, your body converts all the surplus calories into triglycerides. Having triglycerides in your blood stream is totally normal. They are basically stored energy. In between meals, when you don't have ...
Views: 563 - PRObiotics are Necessary! And are usually killed off by antibiotics…. Why it is necessary to replace them - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Lisa BakerProbiotics are bacteria and yeast, but they are the ones that are good and necessary for your health! If you automatically think of ‘bacteria’ as a bad thing, think again. Your body is full of bacteria, both good and bad. Probiotics are ‘good’ bacteria, and they are a necessary part of ...
Views: 523 - Yes, Water is Important, But Don’t Get Intoxicated! The importance of the balance of electrolytes and water in the human body - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Lisa BakerDuring the heat, when you’re exercising, etc., people will say “Drink plenty of water!” or, “Stay hydrated!” Is there a difference between the two? The answer is a resounding “Yes!!” Although life is not possible without water and the human body is made up of 80% water, there IS such a ...
Views: 830 - Digestive Enzymes are Mandatory for Your Body…. But why do we have to take them as Supplements?? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Lisa BakerEnzymes are a protein made from living cells that institute ‘change.” They cause one substance to transform so they can be utilized by other living organisms. There are several classifications of enzymes in the human body, but Digestive Enzymes are a classification that we need to pay ...
Views: 527 - 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: 1182 - Self Improvement Coach Patents Formula Proven To Shrink Tumors During His Own Cancer Battle - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from JAMES MAIOHOhttps://www.gofundme.com/cellfighter6 In December of 2014 I was diagnosed with Stage 4 head and neck cancer. I struggled greatly with the decision to undergo chemotherapy and radiation instead of fighting the disease strictly through natural alternatives. With such a treatable form of cancer ...
Views: 921 - Let’s Go Fly a KITE! Creative Outlets for Adults - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingMore and more adults are finding time to have fun! Bringing back a little child’s play can lighten your mood and bring opportunities to meet new people. I‘m pleased and surprised at a small group of ‘Over 55’s’ gathering to fly their kites! Not just ordinary kites, but stunt kites! I ...
Views: 1217 - 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 ...
Views: 10070(2 votes) - Health and Nutrition: 7 Simple (Delicious) Ways to Get Probiotics Daily - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2015 from Ann Musico“Inside the body lives a vast number of bacteria without which we could not remain in good health. There are over 100 trillion in each person with over 400 different species, most of them living in the digestive tract. Certain types of these bacteria help to maintain good health and others have ...
Views: 580 - How to Choose the Best Diets to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2015 from Daniel WhiteAre there best diets to lose weight, or does it depend on every person's specific needs and condition? Perhaps, you have heard celebrities or TV personalities talk about the latest fad diet or some pill they take to shed some pounds. They may sound too convinced about these products, and you ...
Views: 590 - Why your bowel movements may not be normal - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you suffer from constipation, you probably don’t visit the washroom very often. If you don’t have constipation, or diarrhea for that matter, but visit the bathroom numerous times a day, it that normal? When it comes to bowel movements it’s hard to know for sure what’s normal or not because ...
Views: 490 - Cholesterol and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2015 from Debra BartzEggs and many other foods high in cholesterol such as dairy, meats and seafood have always been an important part of a healthy diet, regardless of what the government or their co-dependent "experts" may say on any given day. Recently, the government admitted its decade's long advice to avoid ...
Views: 471 - Foods for a healthy pancreas - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYou probably have some idea of your pancreas and maybe even know its function, but if we asked you to point it out, would you know where to find it? For those of you who are not as sure about the pancreas, let us give you a quick synopsis. First off, the pancreas is located behind your ...
Views: 496 - Why Choose Homoeopathy? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyHomoeopathic Medicines have been used for Centuries as a norm when it comes to treating the "Royal Family" So if it is Good Enough for the Royal Family it must be Good Enough for US!!!! First of all What is Homoeopathy? Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine created in 1796 by ...
Views: 729(1 vote) - Toxic Stress - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Debra BartzThere is one thing on this planet that can heal just about any problem in your life and that is the immune healing systems of the body. However, there is one thing that will turn off that one thing-toxic stresses. It is responsible for almost 95 percent of illness and disease. The remaining five ...
Views: 487 - Adrenal Fatigue-Never Ignore These Two Signs - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Debra BartzAdrenal fatigue is a hard disorder to recognize. Many of the symptoms you may experience may be related to your adrenal glands which are not functioning properly. Exhaustion sets in when stress overwhelms these two glands which sit up on top of your kidneys. Your adrenal system (part of the ...
Views: 451 - Uveitis Causes ^ Prevention - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2015 from Prof. George GrantUveitis is a form of eye inflammation. It affects the middle layer of tissue in the eye wall (uvea). Uveitis (u-vee-I-tis) warning signs often come on suddenly and get worse quickly. They include eye redness, pain and blurred vision. The condition can affect one or both eyes. It primarily ...
Views: 859 - Natural prevention for Low Thyroid Function - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2015 from Prof. George GrantThe thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, can have a dramatic impact on a huge variety of bodily functions, and if you’re a woman over 35 your odds of a thyroid disorder are highmore than 30%, by some estimates. At least 30 million Americans have a thyroid disorder and half15 ...
Views: 1353 - Different Ayurvedic Oils and Their Benefits - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda Healing“The body of one who uses oil massage regularly does not become affected much, even if subjected to accidental injuries or strenuous work. By using oil massage daily, a person is endowed with pleasant touch, trimmed body parts and becomes strong, charming and least affected by old age.” ...
Views: 616 - Ayurvedic Tips to Stay Cool and Healthy This Summer - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingSummer; also referred to as Greeshma ritu, is the time when the sun rays become powerful and Pitta dosha gets imbalanced. So when everything heats up outside, the best way to stay healthy is to cool down inside; i.e. mentally, physically and emotionally. Because summertime is Pitta season, and ...
Views: 619 - Your neighborhood might cause you to age - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Victor MarchioneTake a moment to think about where you are currently dwelling. Is it a rural area with lots of green landscape and stress? Or is it a city dwelling with high-rise buildings and tons of traffic? Does your neighborhood have a high crime rate or is it more peaceful and calm? Why are we asking these ...
Views: 440 - An Anti-inflammatory Lifestyle Saves Lives - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from Sandra MiniereIn 2004, Time Magazine featured an article, “The Secret Killer.” Today, the role inflammation plays in the disease process continues to be ignored by many, including the conventional medical community. I was forced to learn about this silent killer with a cancer diagnosis 15 years ago, and it is ...
Views: 731 - Mental and Physical Effects of Stress - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingAll of us are living in the stressful times. Hassles, deadlines, frustrations and demands of our day to day life are ravaging our body, mind, spirit and heart. When we constantly run in emergency mode our body and mind have to pay the price. According to Ayurveda, stress effects our mental and ...
Views: 585 - Mental and Physical Effects of Stress - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingAll of us are living in the stressful times. Hassles, deadlines, frustrations and demands of our day to day life are ravaging our body, mind, spirit and heart. When we constantly run in emergency mode our body and mind have to pay the price. According to Ayurveda, stress effects our mental and ...
Views: 1 - Does prayer belong in hospitals? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIt doesn’t matter what your religious background is, it’s good to believe in something. Whether you’re Catholic, Muslim, Jewish or any other denomination, the integral part of religion is having a faith in a higher power. One way we can feel connected with our faith is through prayer. We pray ...
Views: 557 - “Attitude is Everything When it Comes to Healing” - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Dr. Paul Haider“There are so many scholarly articles about how our attitude is very important for healing. In fact our attitude has everything to do with healing. If we don’t think we will get better, more than likely we will not get better. And if we do think we will get better, we will more than likely get ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - Natural Herbs For Bell's Palsy - Facial Paralysis - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanBell’s palsy is also known as unilateral facial paralysis or idiopathic facial paralysis. Person affected by Bell’s palsy can’t control the facial expression on one side of the face. The cause for the disorder is not well understood. However, studies show that Bell’s palsy can be associated with ...
Views: 2243 - Radiation From CT Scans and X Rays - by Submitted on May 31, 2015 from Ron SaucironIf your doctor says you need a CT scan, you get one and don’t ask questions right ? Wrong ! The first question you should ask is can we use another process or is there is another process available ? The use of CT scans has increased thirty fold in the past 20 years. Doctors are ...
Views: 502 - Boost your Libido Naturally and Improve Sex with Sleep - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen you consider activities preformed in the bedroom, two come to mind: Sleeping and sex. They may not seem like they have much in common, besides the use of a bed, but the amount of sleep you get may actually determine how much sex you’re having. There are many benefits of sleep, from ...
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