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- Using Essential Oils & Aromatherapy to Battle H1N1/Swine Flu - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Marge ClarkConcern continues over the possibility of contracting the H1N1 (Swine) Flu virus, particularly for those in the higher risk categories as determined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC): children, young adults, and pregnant women, as we move into the traditional flu season. Recently, a ...
Views: 3479(1 vote) - How To Eliminate Psoriasis Permanently - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Paul RodgersPsoriasis comes in many different forms but the most commonly occurring is the plaque category.Over three quarters of people that have psoriasis have this particular type. Inflamed red skin lesions and scaly silvery white covering.It can occur on any part of the body but for the most usually ...
Views: 3919(2 votes) - Water for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Cindy ClearyIf you have been struggling with your weight and would like to lose some pounds, water may be the magic weight loss tool you’ve been looking for. As simple as it seems, drinking plenty of healthy water can be the most effective way to lose weight and keep it off. Excess body fat is a sign of ...
Views: 1146(2 votes) - How to Make Exercise FUN! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Cindy ClearyEveryone knows that regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. But if you don’t like to exercise, you probably won’t do it. True health isn’t about following rules and forcing yourself to do boring exercise routines and eat bland food. If you really want to feel healthy, lose ...
Views: 1004(2 votes) - Acne: Fight Acne with Diet Changes - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Michelle Howard SmithAcne can be an embarrassing condition and while many think acne is a "teen disease", evidence has show that it affects teenagers and adults. If your skin is acne prone, changing your diet can help to the condition. There are common myths about what actually causes acne but one of the biggest ...
Views: 1752(3 votes) - Lighting the Darkening Skies - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Gayle EversoleLight is important for all living things. During autumn we experience equal hours of darkness and daylight. Light continues to shorten dramatically until winter solstice, when daylight in the Northwest is just over eight hours each day. Less light brings the natural desire to want more ...
Views: 1344(2 votes) - Saving Money on Your Dental Bill. - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Linda KingIn these economic times, it can be easy to feel a little down. We all like to do things for ourselves for a good pick-me-up such as, the latte, the mani/pedi hour or a great new hairstyle. Other folks like an escape with lottery tickets, sodas and cigarettes. Everyone has a secret pleasure ...
Views: 1072(1 vote) - Are We Safe In Our Homes? - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Leah FriedmanAfter battling the freeways on the way home from work we breathe a sigh of relief when we step into our homes. Most of us know that outdoor air pollution can damage our health, but what we don’t know is that indoor air may be even more harmful. Levels of indoor air pollution can be from two ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - In Exercise, Your Mind Matters - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Marc LernerThe disability of losing the ability to walk can be an incredible motivator or it can lock you into discouraging thoughts. There are 2 paths I found in dealing with disabilities. I could focus on the thoughts and fears of what was happening to me, which would leave me completely discouraged. Or ...
Views: 1272(2 votes) - Three Simple Nutrients for Migraine Relief - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Dr. Al SearsDid you know there are a few simple nutrients that you can take to help you get rid of migraines for good? If you or a loved one suffers from migraines, you know that most people pop a pill and sleep the pain away in a dark room. And many of them deal with terrible side effects like ...
Views: 3620(3 votes) - Back Ache First Aid Tips - the Wise Woman Way - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedFIRST AID FOR BACKACHE Heat - a warm bath, a hot shower, a hydroculator, a hot water bottle, a towel dipped in boiling water - will provide temporary relief for most backaches. Tiger Balm, Olbas, Zheng Gu Shui, Wintergreen oil and other homemade or purchased herbal liniments and rubs can ...
Views: 2714(2 votes) - How to Treat Depression, Anxiety and Other Nervous Disorders With Binaural Frequency Harmonics - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Kyle NortonOur brain is an electrochemical organ, it can produce as much as 10 watts electricity. Depending in each situation, brainwaves can classify in 4 classes. 1. When the brain actively involve in mental activity, it produces beta wave 2. When the brain is in relaxation and non active situation, it ...
Views: 2453(1 vote) - How to Use Herbs for Wellness - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Judith McElhinneyWhether it’s a tea to relax you after a hectic day, a capsule to help support your immune system or a salve to sooth the bumps and bruises of life, herbs can be an effective, inexpensive and enriching alternative to conventional medicine. Fomentations or Cold Compresses—A simple way to apply ...
Views: 799 - Acai Berry Side Effects - How Dangerous Are Side Effects of Acai Berry - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Peter StasonIn this article I will cover a very controversial topic, side effects of Acai Berry. With sudden rise in popularity of Acai Berry, a lot of people wonder: "OK, so it is healthy, but it has to have some dark side." This way of thinking is very common, after all in these times, when nearly ...
Views: 6833(1 vote) - Panic Attacks: Learn a Workable Cure - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Frank DonovanCoping with panic attacks can be exhausting for you to handle especially as the major symptom is frightening by nature. The effects can be devastating and cause a complete state of paranoia. These attacks take place at the most horrible times and can leave you feeling crippled and humiliated at ...
Views: 792(1 vote) - Natural Remedies and Treatments Help Promote Physical Health and Encourage Emotional Healing - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Tess ThompsonWhat Are Natural Remedies? Because most of us in the Western world have grown up in a society in which allopathic medicine is the prevailing norm, we forget that only a few decades ago, homeopathic, herbal and other natural medicines like tissue salts and flower essences were commonly ...
Views: 1200(1 vote) - Safe Cosmetics May Save Your Sensitive Skin! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from M RochellWhat are safe cosmetics, and how can they help your sensitive skin? Here you will learn about the daily exposure that your skin faces each day, to environmental pollution, household chemicals and even your toothpaste and skin care products! Did you know that most of the personal care ...
Views: 1545(1 vote) - Prostate Massage Can Ease Prostate Symptoms - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Paul RodgersAn enlarged prostate can cause impotence and low sex drive, so it is essential to maintain optimal prostate health. If you are experiencing prostate symptoms, regular prostate massages are recommended. Prostate massagers make the job easy and comfortable, minimizing the dread men usually feel ...
Views: 5705(1 vote) - The Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing - Detox and Fight Cellulite - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Cindy ClearyDry skin brushing is an important tool for helping your body to detox. Your skin is your largest elimination organ. It releases a pound of waste each day and will be the first organ to show symptoms of imbalance or toxicity. The skin is often called the 3rd kidney because it eliminates a ...
Views: 3335(7 votes) - Adding Clay to Soap - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Iris FuchsClay has been known as a therapeutic agent for thousands of years. Before we’ll discuss the wonderful benefits of clay to the skin when used in soap and cosmetics, let’s take a glimpse at fascinating facts about clay and its uses. Did you know that there’s edible clay? Since clay is rich in ...
Views: 11023 - Making Natural Cold Process Soap - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Iris FuchsWhat is soap? Soap is a substance that’s used for cleansing and it is made when a chemical reaction occurs between lye (Sodium Hydroxide) and fat. Soap got its name when the Romans at Mount Sapo, a popular location for animal sacrifices, discovered it. Rain mixed the animal fat residue ...
Views: 713(2 votes) - Migraine Headache Pain Relief Management - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Will BlearsOne of the most complex forms of illnesses is the migraine headache pain. In fact, this condition is very common as it does not only triggers adults, but teenagers and children as well. Although unpleasant, headache pain is basically regarded as a normal part of a person’s daily life. Since ...
Views: 728(1 vote) - Getting Well Naturally With Juicing - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Darren RoyalIf we deprive our bodies of a single necessary nutrient- for example, iron, calcium or an essential amino acid-chemical and electromagnetic imbalance in the blood, bones, and nervous system will result. The longer and more severe the deprivation, the worse the symptoms can become. Similarly, ...
Views: 740 - Organic Facial Cleansers Are the Wave of the Future - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Mark DanielsDue to all of the many studies that have been conducted in recent years, we are finding out that ninety percent of the man-made chemicals that are in our skin care products are highly detrimental to our health. This has led to a wave of new, organic facial cleansers and other skin care ...
Views: 1806 - Homeopathic and Herbal Remedies for Pets And People Too - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Tania LawsonJust like humans, domesticated animals like dogs and cats are affected by the health hazards of modern living. Pollution, poor nutrition, stress and unhealthy lifestyles can lead to a variety of illnesses and conditions that are very ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - Home Remedies to Relieve Pain of Arthritis - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Louis RichardArthritis isn't a new disease and people were treating it before synthetic, allopathic medicines were available. One of these home remedies for arthritis that has been around for hundreds of years is garlic! This is because garlic is good at easing swelling as well as inflammation. Don't be ...
Views: 793 - What Are the Best Acne Treatments for Sensitive Skin? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from M RochellFinding the best acne treatments for sensitive skin is a real challenge! Those of us with sensitive skin often break out into a rash in reaction to the ingredients in many acne skin care products. Some of the common ingredients that are in most acne treatments such a salicylic acid and ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - Home Remedies for Acne Scars - Will They Work for Sensitive Skin? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from M RochellWhich home remedies for acne scars actually work? And which acne home remedies are safe for sensitive skin? Here are some of the acne scar healing tips we have learned that are the gentlest and safest for sensitive skin. Having acne is a terrible experience, and even worse are the scars ...
Views: 2806 - Why Treating Eczema May Make Your Symptoms Worse - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from M RochellFor most of us, treating eczema means using hydrocortisone creams which may help for a little while, but don't really make the problem go away. Then, the next time that awful, terrible bout of itching comes around, we reach for the cream, but it doesn't help. In fact, over time we may notice ...
Views: 867 - Learn If Genetically Modified Foods Are Creeping Into Your Diet - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanWhen a food is genetically modified it is for the benefit of resistance against insects, herbicides or to make it taste better. No research or studies have ever been done with humans to show what genetically modified foods can do to our health so you could say humans are the guinea pigs in an ...
Views: 1089(4 votes) - Ayurvedic View of Optimal Digestion - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Sharada HallIs your digestion as good as it could be? According to Ayurveda, the physical root of all disease is improper digestion. Therefore, maintaining good digestion is the key to optimal health. The Sanskrit term for digestive fire is "agni". There are many factors that decrease it's capability, like ...
Views: 1993(4 votes) - Understanding Ayurveda - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Sharada HallAyurveda literally means "Science of Life," and it is. Ayurveda is the traditional medicine of India and is a complete system encompassing diet, lifestyle, herbal medicine, meditation and yoga. Because it is a science founded on simple, natural principles, this ancient sytem can easily be ...
Views: 2340(5 votes) - Can You Trust Prostate Tests? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Dr. Al SearsA few of my patients have asked me what I think about the latest news that prostate screening tests – known as PSA tests – are inaccurate. It turns out that less than one in three men with high amounts of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in their bloodstream wind up having prostate ...
Views: 2337(3 votes) - 5 (Mis)beliefs Causing and Prolonging Chronic Conditions or Illness - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Patricia OlsonDid you know that according to the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: * 7 out of 10 deaths among Americans each year are from chronic diseases. * In 2005, 133 million Americans—almost 1 out of every 2 adults—had at least one chronic illness. * About one-fourth of people ...
Views: 937 - Health Coaching - 3 Profound Ways a Health Coach Partners With You To Overcome a Chronic Illness or Condition - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Patricia OlsonHealth coaching is designed for people who are looking to make some kind of change in their lives. The coach and client work together to understand the client's current lifestyle choices and how those choices affect the client's current concerns. So how can a health coach help you overcome ...
Views: 966 - Stillness & Movement ~ A Sacred Balance - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraJust wanted to tickle you to today and invite you to join me in bringing back into sacred balance the blend of stillness and movement in your life. Why is it so difficult to strike a balance between stillness and movement? As humans we fall into habits so easily. What is your pattern or ...
Views: 923(3 votes) - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Your Whole Body Is Attached To Your Carpal Tunnel - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Kathryn MerrowCarpal Tunnel Syndrome Is A Whole Body Issue. It doesn't happen only at your wrist. What does this mean? Well, if you have been diagnosed with CTS, or if you suspect that's what you have, I'll bet you have pain elsewhere in your body, too. If you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, chances are ...
Views: 4513(1 vote) - Acai Berry Superfood - Is Acai Really That Healthy? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Peter StasonIn time when every food seems to be artificial and medical concerns stuff us with the newest cures for everything, some people try to find help using natural cures. We forgot how powerful nature can be, after all we only duplicate its achievements in medicine. That is why a category of super ...
Views: 745 - Beware of the Vicious Medical Monster - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Sonny JuliusHave you been approached by this evil and vicious monster yet? If you haven’t I guarantee it is lurking around the corner from you right now. It might not be too long before he reaches out with his huge tentacles, grabs you and makes you another one of his victims. This vicious monster I’m ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Antioxidants Are A Free-Radical Killer - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Sonny JuliusWe have known for a long time now that by reducing free radicals, antioxidants can help prevent cancer, but a recent study at John Hopkins published recently in “Science” shows how antioxidants may be doing even more. What’s been found is antioxidants are interfering with the growth of ...
Views: 2307(1 vote) - The Dreaded Kidney Stone - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Karen BurtonAh, the dreaded kidney stones. The list of myths surrounding this condition is immense. Does diet and region you live in factor in to whether or not you will get them? How about genetics? What about our consumption of carbonated drinks? What, if anything, can you do about it? Most ...
Views: 6333(1 vote) - 7 Dietary Supplements for Optimum Health & Wellness - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Anthony NelsonOptimum health is a lofty goal indeed, but it can be easier than most people think. The biggest challenges standing in our way to achieving good health are stress, lack of sleep and the biggest of all, diet. Unfortunately, these three things really sum up the average American lifestyle, and it’s ...
Views: 932(4 votes) - Why you should use natural beauty products. - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Jess ShanahanNatural beauty products are becoming all the rage now as celebrities hop on the natural healing bandwagon. If you want healthier skin, unblocked pores and no side effects then natural products certainly are the way to go. Kind Because natural beauty products are made from natural ...
Views: 1750 - Did I Just Forget My Keys or Am I Losing My Mind Too? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Deb KittHave you ever had your keys in your hand one minute and then 2 seconds later, have no idea where you put them? If it happens more often than you think is “typical old age” you might wonder if you are losing your mind. Most people accept forgetfulness as just a part of getting old and hope that ...
Views: 2163(2 votes) - Helping Allergies Naturally with Homeopathy - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Deborah HayesAllergies can be a pain - itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing fits, scratchy throat (and sometimes worse) await sufferers of seasonal allergies every year. Environmental sensitivities make many people’s lives a misery. Drug store shelves are full of medicines to suppress the symptoms. But what ...
Views: 1267 - Facial Cleansers - Are Any Of Them Truly Organic? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Mark DanielsYou might have heard the phrase, “Your body is your temple.” Some people have taken that mantra to heart and have started being very careful about introducing potential toxins into their bodies. When it comes to facial products and even facial cleansers, there is growing concern among some ...
Views: 1976 - Goat Milk Soap Facts - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Susan Katchur"Goat Milk Soap Facts" provides details and skin care benefits regarding natural handcrafted goat milk soaps. Most people do not understand or are unaware of goat milk soap and its benefits. Day after day many people continue to use the same commercial soaps that are too harsh for their skin. ...
Views: 2695(2 votes) - Is The Sun Really Bad For You? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Angie LewisIs the sun really bad for you? In a nutshell, if you abuse it, it is bad for you, but what isn’t bad for you when you abuse it? The truth is in moderation the sun “on your skin” is VERY good for your health. Even fair skinned individuals can bask in the sun in moderate doses. There is too much ...
Views: 2062 - Reflexology Research - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Elizabeth HammondReflexology Research Reflexology is about connecting energetic reflex relationships in the body. The most commonly known is foot reflexology. Other reflexology areas include: the ears, spine, hands, and face. The reflex zones "correspond" or reflex to regions and organs throughout the body. ...
Views: 2541(5 votes) - Hope Survives - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs a journalist and communications consultant, I equate getting a story on the CBS News show, 60 Minutes, to hitting the jackpot (except that luck rarely plays more than a very small role). So when I saw a story last spring about a side effect-free cancer treatment and possible cure in ...
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