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- Quercetin: A Rising Star for Nerves, Immunity, and Metabolism - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Byron RichardsQuercetin is a common flavonoid found in many fresh fruits and vegetables. It has been in widespread use in the dietary supplement industry for the past two decades due to its natural anti-histamine properties. New research is dramatically expanding our understanding of this nutrient, ...
Views: 3494(2 votes) - Headaches? Don't Sleep Late On Sunday! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Roberta MittmanIf you think a taste of chocolate, a glass of wine, and sleeping late on weekends are harmless vices, think again. Those innocent indulgences are just a few of the most common triggers of headaches. But don't give up hope just yet. It's possible you may be able to enjoy your favorite things ...
Views: 3490(2 votes) - 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) - Nettlesome Allergies: Natural Alternatives to Treat Seasonal Sneezing - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Karyn MaierWhile most of us enjoy the green grass and flora of the summer months, about 20% of the population will struggle to some degree with watery eyes and bouts of sneezing. Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is caused by an allergic reaction to tree and/or grass pollens, and the accompanying symptoms ...
Views: 3465(3 votes) - What Is The Right Kind Of Massage For Me? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Alice SanvitoMassage is an ancient healing art that has been practiced in every culture. Captain Cook once described how his back pain was successfully treated with massage by the native people during his stay in the Hawaiian Islands. Massage has evolved and taken many paths and continues to evolve during ...
Views: 3463(3 votes) - Karela from Himalaya – Natural Herbal Remedies for Diabetes and Skin Care - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Online HerbsWhat is Karela?? 'Karela' also known as 'Bitter Gourd', 'Bitter Melon' or 'Momordica Charantia', contains Gurmarin (a polypeptide) which acts like bovine insulin. Karela herb helps in reducing the glucose level in blood and body. Karela is rich in elements like iron, beta-carotene potassium, ...
Views: 3453 - Your Cotton T-shirt May Be Poisoning You - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Kathleen BarnesWe all love our cozy cotton T-shirts, shirts, pants, underwear, towels and sheets. They feel comfy and safe. The cotton industry fosters that illusion with its “fabric of our lives” campaign, pushing the notion that this “natural “ fiber is healthy and creates happiness. Nothing could be ...
Views: 3453 - The Calming Benefits of Chamomile Flower Essence - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Rose MattaxI just tried to do nothing for two minutes. I sat in front of my computer watching a picture of an ocean while listening to the sound of crashing waves, without touching my mouse or key pad. It worked for about ten seconds. Then my eyes darted around the room, looking for something to occupy ...
Views: 3449(1 vote) - How to Get Rid of Dry Skin - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Diana AdairVitamin deficiency and dry skin can, quite literally, go hand in hand. The inadequate supplies of certain vitamins can result in dry skin. Balance is the key to optimum health. Clearly, healthy, moisturized skin depends on a balance of the body’s chemistry as well on many vitamins and ...
Views: 3437 - New Breathing Device Helps Even Severe Asthmatics - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovWe generally do not have many news about holistic or alternative medical innovations in countries, like Russia. They have their own culture, and, while their official medical approaches are similar to the Western world (drugs, surgeries, chemotherapies, etc.), there are recent developments in ...
Views: 3427(1 vote) - Definition: Natural Health - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Douglas PakNaturopathic medicine (also known as naturopathy, or natural medicine) is a complementary and alternative medicine which emphasizes the body's intrinsic ability to heal and maintain itself. Naturopaths prefer to use natural remedies such as herbs and foods rather than surgery or synthetic drugs. ...
Views: 3424 - Natural Prevention and Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Karyn MaierCarpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) refers to a condition in which the median nerve, which extends from the underside of the forearm to the wrist, has become compressed at the wrist. In fact, the term gets its name from the narrow channel this nerve passes through—the carpal tunnel. The channel itself ...
Views: 3411(3 votes) - Replenish Your Soul: Shake Away Your Stress and Tension! - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Lea HoustonShaking is a fabulous way to release stress from your muscles, lubricate your joints and get your circulation going. Shaking relieves anxiety, reduces tension, lets your thinking mind take a break and releases holding patterns so your natural, healthy energy can move freely. For several ...
Views: 3410(2 votes) - Ashwagandha from Himalaya–Natural Herbal Remedies for Physical Fitness and Brain Function - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Online HerbsWhat is Ashwagandha Herbs? Withania Somnifera a scientific name for Ashwagandha has travelled a long history in Ayurveda of about 4000 years. It has different names in different languages that are Indian ginseng, Winter cherry, Ajagandha, Kanaje Hindi, Amukkara (Tamil); Samm Al Ferakh Withania ...
Views: 3409(1 vote) - Progesterone - A Women's Best Friend During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Dr. Len LopezInfertility, miscarriage and C-sections are fast becoming important topics of discussion for anyone wanting to become pregnant. The rate of infertility, miscarriages and C-sections are at an all time high. Add everyday worry and anxiety to the equation and you will easily see how stress can ...
Views: 3409(2 votes) - Slowing The Progression Of Osteoporosis - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2007 from Rita LouiseOur skeletal system consists of bones of a variety of different shapes and sizes. It serves many different functions including providing a framework for the body in which to support the tissues and protect the vital organs. It acts as levers, working with the muscles to produce body movement. It ...
Views: 3405(1 vote) - The Difference Between A Colonic, Enema And A Colon Detox Program? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Ben SchmittDuring an enema, water is inserted into the rectum through a tube causing the emptying of the lower bowel. Enemas are useful for a quick fixes. However, they only flush loose fecal matter in the lower part of the colon. The Colonic A colonic is a type of enema that injects large amounts of ...
Views: 3405 - Orthomolecular Treatment for Depression - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Michael LocklearDepression is at epidemic levels. In the United States, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) reports that major depression is the most prevalent mood disorder today, affecting 17 percent of the population at least once in their lifetime. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Views: 3404 - ***Herbs that Ease Anxiety and Fear Nettle, Oatstraw, Motherwort, and more.... - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedIn the wake of the terrorist attacks (9-11), many women find that they are fearful, anxious, nervous, or depressed. In this series of articles adapted from her best-selling book New Menopausal Years the Wise Woman Way (available through www.ashtreepublishing.com, herbalist Susun S Weed shares ...
Views: 3394(2 votes) - How To Make Penis Longer And Bigger: What Can You Do To Make Your Dick Bigger - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from Steven RichHow To Make Penis Longer And Bigger: What Can You Do To Make Your Dick Bigger A big penis is something that all men want. If a man tells you he's satisfied with a short penis then more than likely he is lying to you. What a lot of men don't know is that they can actually make their penis ...
Views: 3393 - The Ugly Truth About Cosmetics - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampDid you know that the number one role of your skin is to act as a barrier? Even so, everything we put on our skin is absorbed and goes into our bloodstream. As a result, we shouldn’t put anything on our skin that we wouldn’t eat! According to research, the average person absorbs about ?ve ...
Views: 3389(1 vote) - Are you looking for a Natural Alternative to Fight Cancer? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Lori WagnerEldon Anderson has a miracle story to tell. It starts with his father, Arthur, who was the first “Miracle Man”. Are you looking for a Natural Alternative to Fight Cancer? Then This is a MUST read story! This is an amazing story of how a Father and Son both Beat Prostate Cancer with ...
Views: 3375(1 vote) - How to Lose Weight (Reduce Fat) by Giving up Soft Drinks (Sweetened and Artificially Sweetened) - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Liz (Zebe) PearsallFor your health, get off sweetened and artificially sweetened drinks now! These drinks are made to be very addictive, and cold drinks are extremely unhealthy to our systems. High fructose corn syrup is like a poison to our bodies. (Actually in studying research and using myself as a guinea ...
Views: 3366(4 votes) - 6 Power Foods to Put Your Summer Energy on High - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Roberta MittmanAre you more active in the summer? Do you need a boost of energy to get you through the day? I've got just the menu additions you need. The summer superfoods below are so easy to use that once you've tried them, you just might want to keep them on your grocery list all year long. Many are ...
Views: 3364(1 vote) - ***Seaweed - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedSEAWEED IS AN EVERYDAY MIRACLE Seaweed is an everyday miracle. The benefits of including seaweed’s optimum nourishment into your daily diet are extensive: increased longevity, enhanced immune functioning, revitalization of the cardiovascular, endocrine, digestive, and nervous systems, and ...
Views: 3357(9 votes) - 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) - Antibacterial Soaps: Why You Should Avoid Them Like the Plague - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Christine FarlowAntibacterial soaps DO NOT help your family stay healthy. They may even be making you sick! Antibacterial soaps have been widely embraced as a way to "kill germs" and prevent illness. But not all bacteria are harmful. And not all "germs" are bacteria. Some bacteria are beneficial and your ...
Views: 3324 - Smart Phones, Unhealthy Humans? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dr. John CharBillions of people have made cell phones a non-negotiable part of their daily lives. Cell phone carriers are excitedly rushing to expand 4G LTE networks (the next step up from 3G and 2G “EDGE” technologies), which are capable of performing extremely powerful wireless data transfers. Fancy smart ...
Views: 3318(1 vote) - Food in its Natural State - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Courtney FindlayRaw Food. Perhaps a better name would be natural food. You’ve probably heard about Raw Food, also known as Living Foods and Natural Hygiene. All words, that when first heard, may denote some negative images. Raw Food makes me think of raw meat, Living Foods causes me to think of actually ...
Views: 3317 - Cystic Fibrosis in Lungs is Caused by Ineffective Breathing - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Dr Artour RakhimovWhile the cause of cystic fibrosis in lungs remains the mystery for the mainstream official medicine, most clinical physician and nurses are well aware that with progression of many chronic diseases, cystic fibrosis included, the patient has more complains about dyspnea, breathlessness and ...
Views: 3316(2 votes) - How To Make Your Penis Grow Larger: How To Enlarge Your Pennies At Home - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2017 from Steven RichHow To Make Your Penis Grow Larger: How To Enlarge Your Pennies At Home The statistics might scare you: as many as 67% of women surveyed in a recent study admitted to not being satisfied with their partner's manhood. Out of this huge percentage, many have been known to end up cheating on ...
Views: 3313 - Self Cure of Hypertension - by You are suffering from hypertension? Hypertension is dangerous. Hypertension threatens your life. The pills you take, can't protect you from sudden fatal cardiovascular consequences. Every other person dies from the cardiovascular consequences of hypertension: 50 % of the population, and even 60 ...
Views: 3311 - ***Nourishing and Tonifying Herbs - Vinegars - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from Susun WeedMost 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: 3295(1 vote) - My Boyfriend Is Insecure About His Size: My Boyfriend Is Self Conscious about His Size - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2017 from Steven RichMy Boyfriend Is Insecure About His Size: My Boyfriend Is Self Conscious about His Size If you have a boyfriend and he has a small penis, and if this is an issue for you, then there are a number of options on how to deal with this and what to do. It's understandable that size may be a ...
Views: 3287 - Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Digestive Problems - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Mark RosenbergSome of the most common complaints I get from patients centers around their digestive issues, especially in my over 40 patients. Seems things they used to be able to eat just don’t sit well with them anymore, or they are frequently bothered with constipation, gas, cramps, acid reflux, or ...
Views: 3277 - Biological Dentistry - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Glen SwartwoutBiological-Dentistry: Dental health problems provide one of the most challenging problems in natural health care. The field of Biological Dentistry endeavors to achieve the most bio-compatible approach to the dilemma of placing foreign material in the oral cavity. Prevention One of the ...
Views: 3274 - How to Beat the Swine Flu the Natural Way - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Sandor CruzSwine flu, influenza A, h1n1 flu. Whatever it's called, this latest flu pandemic sure is scaring a lot of people out of their wits. But should you be afraid of the big bad swine flu? The swine flu scare has spawned different reactions from different countries, some expected, some extreme. In ...
Views: 3272(2 votes) - Rejuvenate Your Skin with a Simple Seaweed Facial Mask - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2003 from Danielle SimsA few years ago I discovered how to make a simple facial mask that left my face feeling incredibly soft, smooth and looking absolutely radiant. This mask contains kelp, honey, and aloe vera. Seaweeds have been traditionally used to detoxify the body both internally and externally. They are rich ...
Views: 3265(1 vote) - ***Cherry Juice – Natural Remedy for Maintaining Healthy Joint Function and Soothing Sore Muscles - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Andy LaPointeFor those seeking a natural remedy for maintaining healthy joint function and soothing sore muscles the tart cherry is fast becoming the remedy of choice. Thanks to modern food technology, we are now able to understand what makes this ruby red fruit so effective in fighting muscle soreness and ...
Views: 3248(8 votes) - 4 Fool-Proof Natural Treatments, No Chemicals Needed - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Jessica RuizIn an effort to prevent burning my children's heads with dangerous chemicals and pesticides during the dreaded annual lice infestation at school, I decided to check out a few natural alternatives for treatment and prevention. Below I will list some of the treatments given to me by friends ...
Views: 3245 - Colloidal Silver Cures MRSA Infections - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Steve BarwickFour recent clinical studies have demonstrated that silver in a variety of forms -- including colloidal silver -- is able to cure the deadly antibiotic-resistant MRSA infections that now kill more Americans each year than AIDS infections. Here is a brief synopsis of the recently revealed good ...
Views: 3240 - Urge-To-Cough Mechanism Discovered - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovIt is well-known and acknowledged by mainstream medicine that chronic cough is the problem that does not have a right medication: over-counter syrups have almost no effects, while steroidal medication is dangerous for wide-spread use. Meanwhile, during last 4 decades over 100,000 patients with ...
Views: 3239(2 votes) - Hydroponics Water Farm - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Sonya GilmanWater Farm unique square design allows growers to closely pack WaterFarm units to create large, high-density installations. The WaterFarm will grow small, medium, and large plants. With its large water capacity and low water requirements, the WaterFarm is simple and efficient. Offering the ...
Views: 3232 - Achieve Quick Weight Loss With Juice Fasting - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongYou can achieve quick weight loss with juice fasting even though it is a method usually adopted to give your body a rest from too much activity in digesting foods. Fasting allows your body to remove waste and toxins that have been accumulating in your body. Weight loss is achieved as nothing ...
Views: 3230 - EFT, Energy Psychology For Today's Health - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Lindsay Kenny - EFT MasterEFT, Energy Psychology For Today's Health By Lindsay Kenny, EFT Master, Pro EFT Founder For more information on EFT, visit Lindsay’s website at www.ProEFT.com, specifically the Free Stuff, FAQs and Media pages. Watch our videos on www.YouTube.com/ProEFT, or listen to our radio broadcasts on ...
Views: 3218 - Benefits of Lemon - Inside and Out - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Susan KatchurThe benefits of lemon are numerous! Lemons are small yellow, oval-shaped, fruit grown on the evergreen tree, Citrus limonium. They are low in calories and rich in nutrients. They have the benefits of vitamins B, high amounts of vitamin C, citric acid, carbohydrates, dietary fiber and a small ...
Views: 3215 - How to Enjoy Honey Complexion Benefits - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Balas OvidiuDoes your complexion bother you? Nowadays men and women who are not contented with their skin color and appearance are bleaching their skin. There are countless people who do not have the skin they were born in anymore. The shocking thing is that many of them are using drugs and beauty products ...
Views: 3213 - The Colloidal Silver “Blue Man” and MSNBC - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Steve BarwickRecently, MSNBC conducted a very interesting follow-up broadcast with Paul Karason, the so-called “Colloidal Silver Blue Man.” Paul is the man whose skin turned blue after he ingested incredibly excessive amounts of colloidal silver daily, for over a decade. Once again, Matt Lauer, the ...
Views: 3211(1 vote) - Top 7 Home Remedies to get rid of Arthritis - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanArthritis means the inflammation of one or more joints. The most common types of arthritis are— Osteoarthritis In Osteoarthritis, the hard, slippery tissue which covers the ends of bones where a joint is formed gets break down. It involves wear-and-tear damage of joint’s ...
Views: 3203 - Prevent Acid Reflux Symptoms With An Alkaline Diet - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2007 from Evelyn LimYou can prevent acid reflux symptoms with an alkaline diet. This is a common view shared by most naturapathic doctors. Apparently, what you consume can greatly influence the delicate acid – alkaline balance of your body. You need to have the correct acid – alkaline balance to enjoy good ...
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