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Sometimes we become so focused on the “latest and greatest” health trends that we lose sight of some of the basic health practices that can help us stay well during cold and flu season. Vitamin C is a prime example of that. For decades, vitamin C has been considered one of the best defenses ... Views: 2225
When you are looking for good health, it is important to look to the health of your colon. Most people probably think that the colon, and small and large intestines are mainly for removal of waste products. But another function they have is the absorption of nutrients from the digested foods ... Views: 1063
There are so many benefits to massage therapy that it is hard to know where to start. There are benefits to one’s mind and body. It can help a person deal with stress, by helping them relax and help one achieve a more positive frame of mind. It can also be beneficial in easing a person’s ... Views: 2172
Children love a routine at night when they are preparing for bed. Putting them to bed, reading them a story, singing to them; whatever the routine is that a parent may have, calms them and relaxes them. When children go on a road trip in the car they do so much better when they have something ... Views: 1456
Someone recently asked me, “As an intuitive, how do you make decisions about what medical or healing care to receive? When I’m not feeling well or I’ve had an injury, I just go to the doctor. How do you figure out what to do?”
No one had ever asked me that question. I really had to think ... Views: 4540
People get sick through the entire year however the winter time seems like a really hard time of year for the immune system. It's not like the brand "flu season" wasn't assigned to winter for a reason. Cooler conditions and more serious weather conditions have all the makings for weakening the ... Views: 1300
Rheumatoid 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
By Louise O'Connor, Author. Naturopath + Wellness Coach
Have you tried no-fat diets, cutting calories and even crazy fad diets... but absolutely nothing has helped you lose weight? No matter how much effort you put in or how many diets you try your weight seems to keep creeping up?
You ... Views: 4963
How many times have you heard, “Everyone should eat a minimum of 5 servings of vegetables and fruit every day for good health.” You’ve probably heard it so many times you’ve tuned it out. Despite knowing we should eat more vegetables and fruit, fewer than 10% of us do. Yes, you read that ... Views: 1054
Rudolf Steiner saw man primarily as a fourfold being. To understand this concept we need to consider Steiner’s views on the human being in relation to the kingdoms of nature:
Firstly consider the mineral kingdom. It is dead, inanimate – a stone does not move unless an external force is ... Views: 4867
Currently, an estimated one billion people world-wide are deficient in Vitamin D. Vitamin D has over 600 receptor sites in the body, including the brain and the heart. Since Vitamin D receptor sites are so prevalent in the body, new studies and research continue to emerge, touting the health ... Views: 8596
Yes, folks, here's yet another article on swine flu! What can I say? This is still the most asked about topic on my website, holistichealthchicago.com. It's no wonder, with all the hype about it. It seems like you can't turn the tv on without immediately getting scared of catching this ... Views: 1620
Those who enjoy going out and seeing their favorite band or singer play live often experience a ringing in their ears after a concert is over (this is also known as tinnitus). The "ringing" can be a high pitched whine or squeal. Some people have also described hearing "white noise" which is ... Views: 5572
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*** Balancing pH Levels - by Christine Dreher, CCH, CCH, the Official Guide to Dietary Supplements
The evolution of our modern-day lifestyle continues to bring more challenges to our health and well-being. Most of our diets include so many refined, processed foods and sugar. Not to mention having to deal with the chemical pollutants in the air we breathe and the food we eat. I believe these ... Views: 6662
In today’s world our lifestyle and work pressures affect our health greatly. We tend to grab quickly available food and keep long gap between two meals. This all happens due ever increasing demand in work place for better performance and stiffer targets. These habits and, somehow, compulsions of ... Views: 2069
Nearly 70 million adults suffer from arthritis or chronic joint pain and that number is expected to rise exponentially as more and more baby boomers enter their golden years. Unfortunately, many Americans turn to over-the-counter and prescription medications which may temporarily relieve ... Views: 1566
Worried About Breast Cancer?
Things strongly implicated in the initiation, promotion, or growth of breast cancer
Hormones, especially estradiol and progesterone o Sources: Your ovaries, commercial meat and milk, hormone pills, progesterone creams, steroids, ... Views: 1388
We come into the world with a burning need to be touched and that need travels with us from the cradle to the grave. Of all the five senses, the most important one is touch. A simple touch can soothe a child, comfort a loved one or calm an anxious infant.
As babies, it was through touch that ... Views: 1849
With exciting, new medical advances, people are living longer than ever, but it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to make these extra years especially golden. Take advantage of the following natural tips for better aging.
Eat plenty of whole, organic fruits and vegetables. When ... Views: 1989
Most herbalists, throughout history, have been fascinated with poisonous plants. This fascination, along with careful study, experimentation, and observation, has given rise to pharmacy - the use of concentrated poisons - on one hand, and to homeopathy - the use of diluted poisons - on the ... Views: 5273
For the millions of Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, spring can be a difficult and miserable time of year. It’s hard to savor a beautiful spring morning when your eyes are watering, your head is pounding, your sinuses are clogged and you can’t seem to stop sneezing. Fortunately ... Views: 1584
Adenoids - this is not a diagnosis; it is an organ with IMPORTANT functions, such as the synthesis of antibodies, without which the child's body is unsustainable, the synthesis of anti-allergic factors and factors affecting the maturation of germ cells.
This is the formation of immune tissues, ... Views: 1912
Winter is a prime season for colds and flu. But aromatherapy and essential oils can help.
Prevention is always better than cure. Help stop the spread of germs by using the antiseptic powers of essential oils around the home.
Tea tree essential oil in particular is fabulous used as a ... Views: 1914
Boosting the Immune System Through Foods We Eat and Don’t Eat:
Foods that Increase your Immunity so that your Body can Fight Disease
"Nutrition plays an important part in maintaining immune function," explains George L. Blackburn, M.D., Ph.D., associate director of the division of nutrition ... Views: 2316
Have you ever questioned whether there was just one nutrient that may help prevent Heart Disease, Cancer (especially breast, prostate and colon), Osteoporosis, Alzheimer's Disease, Depression, Diabetes, Obesity, Renal Issues, High Blood Pressure, Metabolic Syndrome and much more? Well, there ... Views: 1143
To date, I haven’t met anyone that has told me they can see them, taste them or smell negative ions. Yet, in nature, they are there all around us.
Visit the ocean and you are in the company of negative ions. Visit the mountains, splash around in a stream, or take a walk in the woods and ... Views: 1863
Is Your Multivitamin Dangerous?
By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD
The latest study on vitamins and health is out. It isn’t pretty. This research adds to other studies suggesting that multivitamins don’t improve health. They may, in fact, increase risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, ... Views: 1231
Do you know what side of your brain you're using when balancing your checkbook or listening to music? The left side enjoys facts and figures, while the right enjoys daydreaming. You can develop both sides of your brain and learn to shift when appropriate through the breath. Breath is the ... Views: 1768
Genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) – crops and livestock that have been genetically engineered - have become a larger and larger part of the food web.
But unfortunately, we’re not getting a choice in whether we eat them or not. We’re not given the option to opt out of bacteria genes in our ... Views: 1182
Although an underarm deodorant is one of the best ways of tackling offensive body odor, you need to be aware of the number of health effects that can occur if you are not using the right type of underarm deodorant for your armpits. You should always check out the quality of the underarm ... Views: 6608
First before we talk about Neuro-lympathics, we need to talk about lymphatics and the lymphatic system, what they are and their role in your health.
Lymph is a clear colorless liquid carrying microscopic particles such as white blood cells, food, protein, and other substances such as water ... Views: 3060
With flu season already in progress in many areas, everyone is trying to figure out how to beat the flu. It's said that you have a 50/50 chance of being bitten by the flu bug. Is there any way you can boost your immune system to improve your chances of staying healthy? Read on to find ... Views: 1339
Are you getting tired of looking at the mirror and seeing your boring and thinning hair? You regret having neglected your locks by using harsh products and not even checking out the ingredients before using them? Or perhaps you feel sorry you have abused your tresses by carelessly applying heat ... Views: 1006
Are you getting impatient about growing your hair to think that you have already used a long list of hair products but still to no avail? Maybe you should try using some natural remedies to resolve such malady this time.
Yes, there are actually cheaper and natural ways on how to grow long ... Views: 3005
In case you are one of the many millions of women all over the globe who until now face the challenge of not knowing how to make your hair grow faster and longer, then you have come to the right article. Read on and you will find some helpful tips you can use to once and for all address your ... Views: 1517
Almost everyone has human body parasites. It's not necessarily the most pleasant thought, but they're there. Parasites can enter into the body through almost anything including food, beverage, contact with others who are sick, polluted air, and through contact with animals. Parasites cause ... Views: 1895
What the quickest, easiest way to give yourself Type 2 diabetes (or make it much worse if you already have it)?
Just drink a soda every day.
Seriously.
Research recently published in the medical journal Diabetes Care (November, 2010) found that drinking just one or two sugary drinks per ... Views: 936
Are headaches getting in the way of you living your life? Are you waking up with headaches several mornings a week? Do your headaches come at the end of the day?
For many people, pain relievers have become a way of life. But what if you could kill the headaches forever?
Headaches are caused by ... Views: 2648
So many people live with unnecessary pain. Are you one of them? I'm astounded and dismayed at the number of people who believe that they have to live with their aches and pains, pains that could be alleviated, often quickly and easily. They seem to believe that there's nothing to be done. They ... Views: 2113
Migraines and Sleep
By Jana Beeman, CHHP, CHP, AADP
It’s one of those nasty truths that migraine sufferers know all too well: when you don’t sleep well, you get migraines, and when you have migraines, it’s often really hard to sleep. So the question becomes: What can I do?
I personally ... Views: 3967
Several years ago, my husband David taught a photography workshop at a small villa in southern Italy. Up early one morning, David drank his coffee with a couple of students while the owner prepared breakfast and sang operatic arias. The owner spoke passionately about love of food and family ... Views: 1409
Although most women love to be under the sun and work on that golden tan, they often don’t realize that in the long term this is the biggest contributing factor to skin cancer. Even if you use tanning beds for an artificial tan, the ultraviolet radiation produced by these lamps also contributes ... Views: 2948
When I get up in the morning, I put my glasses on and find myself wearing them for the rest of my waking hours. I'm used to them I guess, but it sure would be nice if I didn't need them to correct my vision. Fact is, I have no choice. If I want to see what's going on around me I have to wear my ... Views: 1146
When I was in my early 20's I was diagnosed with Graves Disease or Hyperthyroidism. This diagnoses took three different doctors to figure out why my energy was so low and why I was gaining weight even though I ate like a bird. I was so uncomfortable with myself and probably wasn't thinking very ... Views: 3014
Honey is the strongest natural energy booster, containing vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B, C, D, K, magnesium, calcium, potassium and phosphorus. Normal color of honey is golden, but it can range from white to red and even black. The combination of honey and goat milk has been ... Views: 1473
Which is loveliest in a rose?
Its coy beauty when it's budding, or its splendour when it blows?
-George Barlow
The beauty of a rose is undeniable and immense. However, some roses pack a powerhouse of health benefits. Roses' gorgeous petals and beautiful aroma draw us to admire them. ... Views: 1575
As I have stated many times, healing begins and occurs when a change in the pattern of a person’s life changes. This is a major shift in attitude, when the entire person decides to start anew. The person feels a shift, an epiphany and from that moment on, things are different. Working one on one ... Views: 1798
I’ve been arguing against the universal use of statin drugs for several years now, but I’ve felt like the kid at the parade who kept saying the emperor was naked even as all the “grown-ups” continued to admire the emperor’s sartorial elegance.
The arguments I- and many of my esteemed ... Views: 1222
As we go through life things happen to us to get us off course. Things that make us wonder about the true benevolence, kindness and love of life and the universe. The beauty of meditation is that when you meditate you truly get grounded with life and you are able to see how everything is ... Views: 1038