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The Watercure Recipe - by Russell Mariani- Reflexology - Love the Moment - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Wendy CoadI enjoy finding something new each week to bring to you. I love talking about the practical, the technical, the philosophical, but what I love the most are the moments in reflexology that bring me closer to spirit. I’m sure you know what I mean – when you realize in the midst of your ...
Views: 2132 - Classical EFT Statements To Use For Physical Pain - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaYou may have seen some EFT videos or tapping scripts that tell you to say "I am fed up with this pain" for one round, followed by "I want to get rid of this pain" for the next round, then "I want to be pain-free" for the third round. Or you may have been advised to do one negative round followed ...
Views: 2126 - Aromatherapy in the Laundry - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayDoing the washing can seem like a thankless, never ending task. No sooner have you washed, dried, ironed and folded that mountain of clothes, then someone has refilled the laundry hamper and it all starts over again! Aromatherapy can’t make that mountain of washing go away (sorry!) but it can ...
Views: 2121(2 votes) - Dangers Of dehydration - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandDuring this time of rising outside temperatures, it is important when working outside to be sure to stay hydrated. The human body is about 60%-70% water. Our brains are 70% water, while our blood is 80% and our lungs 90% water. Yet, 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. This can lead ...
Views: 2121(2 votes) - The Voice of Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Beth and Lee McCainI am a positive thought author. My life is all about living life through positive thought but not only that, I have Fibromyalgia. Now you would never think that someone with this crazy chronic illness could ever be someone who all day long talks about how to be positive no matter what the ...
Views: 2119(1 vote) - Tidbits of Natural Alternatives Options " Her Eyes Are Bigger Than Her Stomach" - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Lori WagnerEmily VanderVen: Her Eyes Are Bigger Than Her Stomach Emily is a truly beautiful, slender young woman . . . and like many young women; Emily can eat a horse and not gain an extra pound. "Through my entire life, I never had to worry about what foods to eat or how much I could eat" she ...
Views: 2119 - Change is Vital to End Binge Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleySo, you are at the point where you realize that you have Binge Eating Disorder and you want to make a change in your life for the better… But what do you do next? If you are like how I was, a mixture of emotions used to begin to fill my head about what my new self would be like. I was excited ...
Views: 2118 - How to avoid the side effects of using anti inflammatory drugs like cortisone? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantSystemic side effects occur as a result of a small amount of the cortisone entering the bloodstream and affecting your entire body, not just the location where the cortisone was given. Systemic side effects of a local injection of cortisone are rare and usually minor. Unlike taking oral ...
Views: 2117(1 vote) - Loving It? McDonald’s Seeks to Improve Nutrition Image - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Kay LoughreySeemed like everywhere we went this summer in France, Krakow, and Prague we saw McDonald’s fast food restaurants and signage. While in France I read that McDonald's corporate earnings were up for the second quarter of 2011 in the US and in Europe by 5%. Not a surprise. Reminds me of other ...
Views: 2111 - Lessons for Spiritual Growth can be found in Everything You Do - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Nigel CoatesFor those of us on a Spiritual Path, learning lessons to aid our Spiritual Growth are a daily occurrence. But in the school of life, who is the teacher? Lessons to help us interact with our environments occur continually. How we greet our neighbors, treat our work colleagues, relate to our ...
Views: 2110(1 vote) - How can I keep my Memory Healthy? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Prof. George GrantTaking Natural supplements containing: Phosphatidylcholine (PC), Phosphatidylserine (PS), DHA, EPA, Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC), Vitamin B6, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, chromium, Green Tea Extract, DMAE, , L- Tyrosine, Herb-of-Grace (Bacopa monnieri), Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnate), ...
Views: 2108(1 vote) - Itchy Skin No Rash And Everything You Should Know About Them - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2011 from todd bowmanItchy skin can be annoying, but when there is no visible rash it can be very irritating. Without any visible rash, it's going to be much harder to treat. Having itchy skin and no rash can be attributed to a number of reasons. Should you desperately want to get a good knowledge for itchy skin ...
Views: 2108 - Your Immunity Department Memo - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Elaine CorreiaWhat if there was a part of you that was in charge of your Immunity? What if there was a 'department', like an internal post office, whose sole purpose was sorting out what belongs to you and is part of your Self, and what does not belong there? The Immune System's primary job is to sort what ...
Views: 2107(1 vote) - New Rule--Value yourself enough to rid toxins from your life - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Whole Person Balanced LifeNew Rule--Value yourself enough to rid toxins from your life So, you've read my last couple of posts about the dangerous chemicals that can be found in your every day personal care products. You are probably thinking that no matter where you turn your head you are going to be assaulted by ...
Views: 2107(4 votes) - Ten Guaranteed Ways to Stop Pain from Stopping You - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Maggie PhillipsIn spite of all our efforts to get out of pain, when it persists, with it comes with feelings of despair, helplessness and hopelessness. Why try anymore when nothing seems to work? But there is hope. These ten proven ways can stop pain before it stops you. Those who have used these skills, ...
Views: 2105(4 votes) - Will Protein Shakes Help Me Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosYou’ve probably been in the health food stores a time or two, or have heard about your friends taking protein supplements, drinking protein shakes, and protein bars- if so you have probably wondered, will protein supplementation help me lose weight? Getting enough protein in your diet is by far ...
Views: 2105 - Deserving Wellness - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Annabel FisherWhen I was severely ill with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), the one constant factor in my somewhat restricted life was the unequivocal support I was given by my parents and my husband. If I hadn't received their love and encouragement on a daily basis, I know the journey would have been far ...
Views: 2103(6 votes) - Are You Really Studying Tai Chi and is it Effective for Stress? Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Martin Eisen4. Tai Chi for Stress-related Symptoms Control of Hypertension In Wang et al.’s recent review (4) of Tai Chi, four studies (two with randomized control) were discussed in terms of its effects on hypertension, and all of them reported that it significantly decreased blood pressure among ...
Views: 2100 - How much iodine is needed for breast health? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Jan JanzenMost women assume they get enough iodine in a day. However, the RDA of 150 mcg is grossly insufficient according to Dr. Flechas, an expert in the field. In Japan, where the average person consumes 13,800 mcg of iodine per day, they have a longer life expectancy and a lower rate of breast ...
Views: 2098(2 votes) - Your Most Trusted Advisor - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Stacey CurnowI consider my body my most trusted advisor. I think it assimilates information from the Universe that I can’t understand fully at first. You see, I know the Universe wants my best life, but sometimes I don’t heed its advice – sometimes I’m convinced I don’t even hear it. It’s like Oprah ...
Views: 2095(5 votes) - Tips To How Overcome Pain during Intercourse - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Heena MehtaIt is the most common problem which is emerging and increasing rapidly among the couples. Intercourse is the important part of the love life and best way to make your partner happy and satisfy, but what if your partner feels pain instead of joy during intercourse. It is very important question ...
Views: 2094(1 vote) - Local Food: Top Six Food/Body Benefits to Eating Locally - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Annette ColbyThere’s a new movement brewing – eat locally. But what’s the importance of eating food grown and produced locally? There are plenty of great reasons to eating local – from conserving energy to supporting local economies. But the best benefit lies in developing a new, ...
Views: 2093(2 votes) - RENAL DISEASE | KIDNEY FAILURE | RENAL FAILURE | KIDNEY DISEASE | CRF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND HOMEOAPTHY TREATMENT - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Harshad RavalEarly stage renal failure is a final common path way for a number of disease processes and associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In modern medicine approach kidney treatment like dialysis and kidney transplant is not rational approach but its temporary phase, not complete cure end ...
Views: 2093 - Medications: Are You Taking Too Many Prescription Drugs? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Stacy WishnerI recently discovered that a few of my over-40 patients appeared to be over-medicated from a combination of prescription drugs they had been given by different doctors. They came in complaining of not feeling well and said that they had been taking all of their prescriptions. When I asked ...
Views: 2092 - Self-Help, Coaching or Counseling: Which ARE Right for Me? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Arlene UngerSelf-Help, Wellness/Lifestyle Coaching and Counseling from a licensed mental health professional all have an appropriate role to play for optimum mental health and living well. Self-Help? It used to be considered a rite-of-passage many years ago for boys to learn how to fix their own car ...
Views: 2090(2 votes) - How to die from an airplane flight without crashing - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from James EvansMore travellers may be dying by just sitting in airplanes every year than in actual airline crashes. Traveller’s Thrombosis – more popularly known as Economy Class Syndrome – is the moniker attributed to the occurrence of often fatal condition of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in people who travel ...
Views: 2086 - The Key to Meditating - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinThe key to meditating is to focus on the breath. The mind has to follow your command and nothing else when you focus on the inhale and exhale. It cannot focus on doing two things at once. Breathing in a seated comfortable position on the floor or chair, if you cannot manipulate sitting ...
Views: 2086(2 votes) - Improving My World with EHormones MD: An Honest Review - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2018 from Nick FrankI have always been the picture of health. Wise choices in the food I eat and my exercise habits have paid off. I was an athlete in high school, and I still consider myself athletic today. Everything has been on track and I've passed all of my annual physicals with flying colors. There hasn't ...
Views: 2085(1 vote) - How to sleep well? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Ethan ChongDo you know the right techniques to getting a good sleep? Well, I do. That is why I am writing this article today. I want to share my knowledge on the certain techniques that I used to cure my insomnia once and for ALL! In addition, these techniques on how to sleep well are proven to be ...
Views: 2083(2 votes) - Are you a Mindless Muncher? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachImagine mealtime at your house. Does it go like this? The kids are screaming, the dog is barking, the phone is ringing, and the kids are starving NOW! Soccer practice ran late leaving you less time to prepare dinner, piano lessons start in 30 minutes, and you have to feed everyone else and ...
Views: 2081(4 votes) - Penis Pain Solutions – Coping with a Latex Allergy - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from John DuganLatex has been used for decades in the manufacture of condoms; it is stretchy, durable, and highly effective for preventing the transmission of STIs and as a means of family planning. However, increasing numbers of individuals - both men and women - report adverse reactions to latex condoms and ...
Views: 2081 - The Embodiment of Prayer - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from John GilmoreSometimes I wake up in the morning and think of the coming day and coming days in general, and I think that I must have been born on the wrong planet. But then I slowly realize that I am just where I am supposed to be. When I realize that all of my fears, worries, and regrets seem to just ...
Views: 2078(3 votes) - How does traditional liposuction differ from the latest technologies such as Laser or Ultrasonic assisted Liposuction? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Brian KerrSuction-Assisted Lipectomy or Liposuction, has been the traditional method of aesthetic fat removal for many years. In this approach, a small cannula (thin metal tube) that is attached to a vacuum device, is inserted through a small incision in the skin. During a liposuction procedure, the ...
Views: 2077 - Irishman Walking (Stage 1 Chapter 12) - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. This summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 2077 - Stop that Aching Head! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangAnyone who has experienced a migraine knows how devastating it can be. Sometimes they go beyond just a headache and can cause other neurologic symptoms such as dizziness, decrease in vision, neck pain or sinus issues. In fact, many of the patients I see for sinus and allergy issues have ...
Views: 2077 - First Steps From Sedentary Lifestyle To Exercise - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThe first few steps from a sedentary lifestyle to exercise are the hardest. For many people activities such as walking to the chip shop can be seen as daunting and difficult. So to change that attitude from lounging round the house watching TV mixed with a bad diet of fast foot and to an ...
Views: 2071 - Natural Treatment for Hair Loss - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Prof. George GrantAlopecia areata is a hair loss condition that causes the rapid onset of round patches of baldness. The cause of alopecia areata is unknown, although in some cases, alopecia areata has been associated with autoimmune diseases. People are often in good health. In approximately one-fifth of ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - How to gain at Weight loss - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Prof. George GrantHow to Gain at weight loss: Reduce your caloric intake to match your basal metabolic rate (BMR). BMR represents the number of calories your body needs at rest; in other words, your body burns these calories through basic functions. So, BMR represents the ideal number of calories you should eat ...
Views: 2069(1 vote) - Stay limber at 70… 80… 90… and beyond - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Jaime L.Spry and Flexible for Life Almost everyone knows somebody who’s “spry for their age.” There are 70-year-olds hiking up mountains, octogenarian kayakers and even marathoners who top the century mark. More than once I’ve overheard someone commenting that these folks just have “good genes.” ...
Views: 2069 - What does it mean to fully recover from bulimia? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Catherine LibertyToday I wanted to talk to you about something you’ve probably given a lot of thought to if you have bulimia or are currently in recovery from bulimia - What does it mean to be fully recovered? *When you think about recovery how does it look? *How is it different to your life ...
Views: 2069(2 votes) - Do You Want to Stop Binge Eating? Read This - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Nina VBinge eating has been said to be one of the most widespread of all eating disorder, affecting 1 in 35 people, much more common that any of the other eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. The main problem with trying to stop binge eating is that many of those who are suffering are ashamed ...
Views: 2066(2 votes) - Penis Discoloration – Normal Variations versus Potential Problems - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from John DuganAs most men are intimately aware of their penis and alert to any changes, variations in its appearance such as penis discoloration can be a cause for intense worry. Thankfully, in most cases, minor alterations in penis color are considered totally benign. In fact, trying to amend penis color ...
Views: 2066 - Myths and lies in bodybuilding - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from David GrisaffiWhile there is a great deal of very good information about bodybuilding and getting into great shape, there is also a lot of poor, damaging and blatantly wrong information. This article will take you through the most common myths and lies that tend to get passed around in bodybuilding ...
Views: 2063 - Recipe for a Happy Life is a Recipe for a Healthy Life - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Mike PowersTry to recall the last tragedy you experienced. Think about what it was like and what you were feeling at the time. How did you feel that day and the following day? How did you feel a week later? What about a month later? Now repeat the exercise, but instead of basking in a tragedy, reminisce a ...
Views: 2063(1 vote) - Do You Really Want To Be Well? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2011 from Robert FritchieDo you feel that no one cares what happens to you? Are you stuck in your job or relationships? Are you repeating old mistakes and would like to change but do not know how? Have you resorted to drugs or have other addictions that you want to release? Do you have an illness or ...
Views: 2061(1 vote) - How to Journal Through Sickness to Health - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyWhen you're not feeling well, when you're sick or have recurring aches and pains, probably the last thing you think of is journal writing. But the fact is that journaling for the health of it can be an excellent starting point for a voyage of discovery about what your body is trying to tell ...
Views: 2060(1 vote) - Diving, Surviving, or Thriving - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.Are you Diving down in life, simply Surviving, or striving for THRIVING? Each are all great questions to ask ourselves about the life we are living. The topic that I wanted to talk about was surviving vs. thriving. What are you living? Surviving is living a day-to-day ‘OK’ existence. Thriving = ...
Views: 2059(1 vote) - Acne Scars are not forever. - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Mark DanielsAcne scars are probably one of the worst physical outcomes from an acne outbreak but they are not forever. There are acne scar treatments and ingredients available for our consumption that will heal your scars and not irritate your skin any further. They are the natural based ingredients and ...
Views: 2057(1 vote) - Karela (Momordica Charantia) herb is very useful in Diabetes Mellitus - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Hamneet MadanBitter Melon, also known as Karela, Momordica Charantia or Bitter Gourd is a herb that helps regulate blood sugar levels and keeps body functions operating normally. It contains Gurmarin, a polypeptide considered to be similar to bovine insulin, which has been shown in experimental studies to ...
Views: 2056(2 votes) - 7 Steps to Get Out of Your Funk & Live the Life You’re Supposed to Be Living! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Renee HeigelCHANGE YOUR WORDS. Thoughts DO equal outcome. When negative self-talk rises, let it go, apologize to YOU and change it. Practice. Be easy on yourself when you slip up; you will. You’ve likely been talking negatively to YOU for a long time. KNOW THAT THE LIGHT IS WITHIN YOU. ...
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