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New to magnetic fields? Start here - By Dr. William Pawluk- What You Need To Know About Pediatric Dentistry - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2016 from Lora DavisIf you have children in your family and you are in the process of looking for a new dentist to take care of your children’s oral health needs, you want to consider a children dentistry practitioner and especially one who is experienced in their practice. It is recommended by all dental health ...
Views: 383 - The Insidious Killer in Recovery! | Dr. Anne Brown | Recovery.org - by Submitted on May 25, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownLiving without a backbone sets you up for severe consequences in the domains of health, finances, career, friendships, romance, recovery and your dignity for starters. What does this mean? How can this be? It means you don’t know how to advocate for yourself and even worse you have insidious ...
Views: 776(1 vote) - Helpful Tips to Surviving 'Stress and Overwhelm' - by Submitted on May 09, 2016 from Catherine CardinalThis year marks my 30th year working with clients, (and I still love it) and I'm in a place of reflection. I'm also getting active with my writing again, after taking some time off to devote to other projects. I have witnessed a variety of trends throughout my career, based on numerous ...
Views: 602(1 vote) - Anger and Disease: the Connection and Remedies - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Janet PfeifferThere is no denying that the mind, body, and spirit are all interconnected. What impacts one affects all others. While the general public has become more health conscious in terms of eating healthier, dropping those unnecessary pounds, and exercising more, what often gets overlooked - that ...
Views: 804 - Common Side Effects of Antidepressant Medication - by Submitted on May 04, 2016 from Julie DohertyMedication is a term used for medicines that are made from chemical substances. These substances are classified as "Drugs" They no longer classed as a medicine with the true benefits of what a medicine should be and that is to support your body in becoming well. Instead it has the reverse ...
Views: 684 - Be Prepared: How To Conquer A Viral Infection. - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2016 from Carolyn HarringtonI don't mean to alarm anyone, but viral infections are all over the news again. This time, there's not just one, but two. All the more reason to avoid going into panic mode and prepare yourself now to combat them. That's why I keep my household stocked with my favorite antimicrobials, so I'm ...
Views: 540 - Real People, Real Stories only At Consumer Health Digest - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2016 from Margaux DiazThe latest statistics show that the global population has just hit the 7.4 billion mark. Analysts predict that this figure will increase to 11.2 billion by the year 2100. Even though each individual lives a uniquely different life, everyone is susceptible to the same illnesses, diseases, and ...
Views: 757 - Burning sensation in stomach, burning stomach causes and natural home remedies - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA burning stomach, or a burning sensation in the stomach, can cause pain, fatigue, and stress to the stomach. Burning stomach is becoming a growing and common problem as a result of indigestible food, health problems, infections, overuse of antibiotics, and chlorinated water, to name a few ...
Views: 722 - No More Worries About Back Problems | Homeocare International - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2016 from Homeocare InternationalAre you suffering from back problems? Or in-fact if you have any form of pain, do you realize it might be due to stress, & muscular imbalance developed through poor posture. Homeopathy Treatment for Back problems has been used for centuries as it bring pain relief to the patient and even ...
Views: 666(1 vote) - Alternate Therapies - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2016 from Awnish TodiWhen we speak of medicine or treatment of diseases, we often take into consideration, only the scientific or commonly known as Allopathic medicine. However, in reality, there are a wide range of therapies and treatments in the world that do not involve use of any chemicals and are considered to ...
Views: 504 - Physical Wellbeing - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2016 from Awnish TodiWhen we talk of physical wellbeing, we aren't talking simply about the fitness of the body. Physical wellbeing is a big umbrella under which physical fitness is also a crucial point. Let me state a few examples, just to explain this point better. 1. A 35 year old man. Living in one of ...
Views: 465 - Arthritis, Cancer, Heart Disease, And This Seemingly Unrelated Childhood Danger - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaI have been noticing a game played by my grandchild and friends, influenced by TV kiddie shows. I call it the "stuck" game. Whenever something needs doing, instead of attempting to do it, the cartoon characters get "stuck", and they say "stuck". It becomes a game for the toddlers. I think it is ...
Views: 727 - Michael Mantell Claims "Gratitude is Medicine" - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Michael MantellHey Dr Mantell, this may be the latest "health supplement" on the block but it's been around for thousands of years, hasn't it? You bet it's been around for thousands of years. In Psalm 100-4, we read, “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His ...
Views: 723 - The 18 Chakras of Healing - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Awnish TodiAccording to Hindu religion, a chakra is a point of energy in the body. It is that point at which the body's energy is highly potent and can be harnessed through appropriate methods. The term 'chakra' is a Sanskrit word which means wheel. It is often said that these chakras are actually ...
Views: 1935 - Treatment Of H.Pylori Infection By Ayurveda - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanH.pylori infection is also a bacterial infection that occurs in the stomach and is caused by the H.pylori bacteria. Ayurveda offers an effective treatment to cure the disorder naturally. Common Symptoms of H.pylori infection: The common symptoms of this infection are listed below: • ...
Views: 4360 - Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infection - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanThebacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, are the primary cause of the bacterial infection, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. Healthy people sometimes also get this infection without having any symptoms. The bacteria generally cause minor problems, but may cause several complications if the ...
Views: 934 - Yoga Poses To Protect The Lower Back And Shoulders While Shoveling Snow! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingEach Year, Shoveling Piles Of Snow After A Storm Is Believed To Cause Tens Of Thousands Of Back And Shoulder Injuries In The United States, Not To Mention Several Hundred Heart Attacks. Don’t let yourself become the next snow-shoveling casualty! This winter, we are dealing with more snow ...
Views: 661 - Yoga Poses To Protect The Lower Back And Shoulders While Shoveling Snow! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingEach Year, Shoveling Piles Of Snow After A Storm Is Believed To Cause Tens Of Thousands Of Back And Shoulder Injuries In The United States, Not To Mention Several Hundred Heart Attacks. Don’t let yourself become the next snow-shoveling casualty! This winter, we are dealing with more snow ...
Views: 497 - The 18 Chakras of Healing - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Awnish TodiAccording to Hindu religion, a chakra is a point of energy in the body. It is that point at which the body's energy is highly potent and can be harnessed through appropriate methods. The term 'chakra' is a Sanskrit word which means wheel. It is often said that these chakras are actually ...
Views: 2396 - Angel Healing - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Awnish TodiWe're all aware of the conventional healing methods that follow the sequences like initial tests, advanced tests, diagnosis, prognosis and finally medication. All the scientific evidence backed healing processes fall under the conventional healing methods. But from ancient times, various ...
Views: 545 - What does an orthodontic technician do? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2016 from Misty JhonesOne of the terms you may come across when looking into having dental work done is ‘orthodontic technician’. If you have ever wondered what an orthodontic technician does and how they will help you with your dental needs, read on. Orthodontics is the study and practice of aligning crooked ...
Views: 708 - How your medications could kill you: Prescriptions and adverse drug reactions - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Victor MarchioneHow is your pill box looking these days? Organized by day and capsule color, or a mixed bag of pharmaceuticals that you sort through and eyeball carefully for morning, noon and night dosages? It all gets to be a bit much some days, but there’s a good reason for your pills. Or so we like to ...
Views: 548 - Chakras - The Wheel of Vitality - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Awnish TodiChakras and Chakra healing If you were to go through books on medicine and self discipline written by our wise ancestors, you would be stunned at the sheer depth at which energy is discussed. Spiritual energy and life force are concepts worth believing in. Chakra healing is not just an ...
Views: 600 - Pranic Healing - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2016 from Awnish TodiFrom Panic to Pranic: An outline of Pranic Healing Techniques If you looked through books about ancient wisdom, you will notice that almost every school of thought in the past believed that the universe is an energy bank and humans can learn to be channels of that bank. Scholars say our ...
Views: 442 - Crystal Healing - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2016 from Awnish TodiThe Path to Crystal Clear Health Alternative medicine has provided the world with a vast ocean of methods to heal people. Many of these methods involve using nature’s own raw resources in specific techniques to unleash a lot of healing powers. One such method is crystal healing. As ...
Views: 456 - Understanding pediatric Dentistry - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2016 from Lora DavisPediatric dentistry, which is also known as pedodontics, is an area of dental medicine that caters for the needs of infants, children, adolescents as well as any patients with special needs. You probably know too well already that children are especially susceptible to tooth decay in addition to ...
Views: 507 - 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: 855 - 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: 822 - 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: 562 - 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: 644 - 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: 894 - 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: 600 - 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: 671 - 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: 1069 - 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: 912 - 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: 648 - 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: 551 - 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: 727 - 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: 717 - 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: 684 - 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: 688 - 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: 657 - 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: 638 - 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: 587 - 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: 448 - 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: 844(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: 580 - 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: 537 - 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: 850 - 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 ...
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