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Now that the h1n1 virus (swine flu) has grabbed at my own family in different parts of the country, I'm coming out swinging!
I'm not going to take it anymore! And you shouldn't either.
According to the CDC, Influenza A H1N1 is a respiratory disease typically found in pigs that is caused by ... Views: 1631
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Background: Continued
Alternative medicine and Complementary medicine are often thought of as mutually exclusive. Accordingly, the two are usually classified under the general term of complementary and alternative medicine, or CAM. On the other hand, there are those ... Views: 1028
Symptoms of kidney infection are painful and uncomfortable. Life stops until the problem is taken care of. Usually symptoms of kidney infection require a trip to the doctor's office as well as a regimen of antibiotics and an anti fungal for the yeast infection that follows. Antibiotics are ... Views: 2570
Candida Albicans is a common yeast EVERYWHERE. It shows up in the environment, on our bodies and in our bodies. It competes for space with 'good' bacteria on the skin and anywhere that it is warm and moist in the body- such as the mouth, constantly wet skin and the genitals to name a few places ... Views: 2599
Magnesium is the second most abundant ion inside of cells and, along with calcium, is critical in regulating the electrical activity of the body, including ALL muscle contractions, heart beats and brain activity. Magnesium is also a crucial factor in over 300 enzymatic reactions that require the ... Views: 1828
If you’re looking for an excellent and proven way to stop smoking, hypnosis is an amazing, behavior-altering method to finally put down that habit you’ve tried to kick so many times before! There are too many reasons to use hypnosis to stop smoking that, really, you can no longer rationalize and ... Views: 4871
Antacids, known as Proton pump inhibitors by the medical community, are a class of drugs normally prescribed for heartburn symptoms. With names like Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium and Protonix- a large percentage of Americans are intimately familiar with these prescription drugs.
They are SO ... Views: 2071
Antacids, known as Proton pump inhibitors by the medical community, are a class of drugs normally prescribed for heartburn symptoms. With names like Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium and Protonix- a large percentage of Americans are intimately familiar with these prescription drugs.
They are SO ... Views: 1764
There are a lot of misconceptions about natural pet care. Pet homeopathic remedies are an excellent solution for loving pet owners who want to be sure they provide the very best care possible to their pets.
Homeopathic pet treatments take the animal's whole life into account. We look at our ... Views: 1344
Acne is one of those pesky conditions that sometimes just never seems to clear up on its own. Why it seems to affect some people more than others is still a mystery and the root cause of it is still largely unknown. What is known is that left unchecked, acne can have a devastating effect on a ... Views: 1230
Multiple Sclerosis is a horrible disease with few treatment options except hope. It often strikes at a young age and leaves the afflicted unable to care for themselves when they should be in the prime of their lives. It gets its name from the ‘sclerosed’ appearance that the fatty outer layer of ... Views: 1642
Being diagnosed with diabetes is terrifying. You have so many questions about how your life is going to change and about how normal it can be. It's an overwhelming and very lonely feeling. However, finally there's another benefit for us here in the land of Web 2.0. Social networking may be your ... Views: 1104
How many times have you heard the phrase, “HIV, the virus that causes AIDS”? Because of this association, HIV is the most feared virus on earth. But is this fear justified? Is it possible that this infamous association is nothing more than propaganda? With all the funding for this syndrome and ... Views: 1913
If you are trying to find a gallstones natural treatment that you can afford, you will want to continue reading this article. Nowadays, everyone needs to save money whenever and however they can.
This holds true to treating some aliments as well. We understand that your money needs to go ... Views: 705
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Overview
Alternative medicine practices may incorporate into their procedures or base themselves on concepts as diverse as traditional medicine, which describes medical knowledge developed over centuries within various societies before the era of modern medicine, or ... Views: 1156
The most asked question I hear as Clinical Nutritionist & Herbalist right now is “How can I protect myself and my family from cold and flu viruses, including the Human Influenza A (H1N1) virus?” My answer is Elderberry (Sambucus nigra). Elderberry has long been praised for its strong antiviral ... Views: 8070
Bitter 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: 2169
In today’s socio-economic environment, Aromatherapy can be your BEST friend!
Much to the chagrin of millions of users and believers all over the world, Aromatherapy is not a cure for anything. Aromatherapy doesn't treat, it doesn't heal and it doesn't save.
What it does do, though, is ... Views: 2644
The mention of stem cell therapy is guaranteed to draw horrified reactions from those who know nothing about the subject. Most of us have been informed that stem cells are harvested from a human embryo which is destroyed in the process. But the fact is that stem cell therapies as practiced ... Views: 1794
The sad loss of Patrick Swayze brings to light the devastating affects of pancreatic cancer. The pancreas is not an organ that is often referred to, it stays out of the limelight providing its services without recognition until something goes wrong. The difficulty with pancreatic cancer is ... Views: 8410
Ginger and Honey have a synergistic action together. Search 'nutritional value of ginger and honey'. And grapefruit seed extract (sold as GSE everywhere, also called Citricidal) kills virus, yeast, mold, fungus, aerobic AND anaerobic bacteria, and parasites. Read up on it, it is a lifesaver ... Views: 6056
There is no such thing as the human body. Lately even the medical industry is beginning to face this fact. ("Oh? How old is it? What race and gender? Is it in good health? What are its habits and living conditions?") Well, in the good old days it used to be a 40-year-old American urban ... Views: 4198
Yoga is approximately 4,000 years old and is a scientific methodology aimed at uniting the mind, body, and spirit. This bonding that occurs through yoga is said to bring about not only physical benefits, but mental benefits as well, taking the individual to a level that could not be reached by ... Views: 886
Having heartburn and digestive discomfort after a heavy meal? Learn about acid reflux and herbal remedies for natural healing of acid reflux.
What is Acid Reflux?
Heartburn is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach backs up (refluxes) into the esophagus. The most common and ... Views: 1129
Cindy is a beautiful 39-year-old woman for whom life has started to feel more comfortable in the past few years since she has made the choice to stop allowing her husband to abuse her in all kinds of way, specially verbally, psychologically and mentally.
Although she did not have a ... Views: 1704
68-year-old Ginger Williams wakes up each morning and jogs five miles near her Memphis, Tenn., residence. To her, jogging each morning is a way to start the day clearing her mind, body and soul.
Growing up she was never fond of running but over the last several years she’s realized the ... Views: 1239
The news media and our federal government are trumpeting the early release of data from H1N1 swine flu vaccine trials. The headlines would have you believe that the new vaccine is a major success. In some ways it is and in other ways it isn’t.
Early data from swine flu vaccine trials show ... Views: 1041
There is valid concern that the H1N1 swine flu will readily infect Americans this flu season, resulting in high numbers of swine flu cases around the country. Already the CDC is reporting significant swine flu symptoms and swine flu cases in all states. This is because this new version of the ... Views: 1138
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Background
Alternative medicine may be defined as “any form of healing procedure that is not classified as that of conventional medicine.” The following represent a selection of methods that would normally be classified as alternative medicine:
Naturopathy. It ... Views: 1770
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Christian, the world's cutest kitten, helps his Mama
come back to life just by being his cute kitten self!
Christian (aka Baron Deepus von ... Views: 1485
Since the swine flu is making the headlines on a daily basis right now, I think it would be instructive to reflect back on some of the other scary germs we’ve been threatened with in the past few decades and see what we can learn. Before the swine flu there was bird flu. Before that, there was ... Views: 1899
There’s a lot of talk these days about reforming healthcare, and much of this talk is centered around universal health insurance. But the elephant in the room is: no matter who’s paying for the care, our health as a nation isn’t going to improve until we fix the healthcare system.
Americans ... Views: 1494
Many people understand the soothing effects that Passion Flower can have. However there are many things that the average person does not know about Passion Flower. For instance Passion Flower is not actually a specific flower, but instead is a genus (technically called Passiflora) that include ... Views: 3675
Extending your services into corporate chair massage is an excellent career move for massage therapists. You can naturally market your massage services and open yourself up to a wider client base through corporate massage.
Massage in the workplace allows you to reach individuals who may never ... Views: 2797
n our last article, I showed how hypnotherapists can use positive memory association and emotional clearing therapy with olfactory and gustatory hallucination to assist in relieving the symptoms of allergies to any substance. In this article, I will describe how to reduce or eliminate the ... Views: 1345
The first article of this five part series describes the vast array of immune system diseases which are a growing pandemic in our society today. It also outlines three potential causes for this pandemic within our civilization. Within these next articles each cause will be explored in depth, and ... Views: 1633
Americans today are suffering from a serious pandemic of diseases associated with dysfunction of the immune system. The most publicized of these diseases and the most lethal is AIDS, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. While this illness shows many unusual features for an infectious disease, it ... Views: 1465
There are many herbs that are readily available as a natural anxiety treatment; many people are starting to turn towards herbs and other natural methods instead of prescriptions medicines. One of the fastest acting and effective herbs available is Valerian. Valerian is a colorful tall perennial ... Views: 2038
One point I believe everybody can and will agree upon is our current healthcare system is broken. A complete re-engineering process is really needed.
And that of course is where the debate begins.
We can safely assume Big Pharma will have nobody's health interests at heart; assuming they ... Views: 1988
In today’s hectic lifestyle, stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on a person’s mental health. It doesn’t matter if you’re sitting in a traffic jam, you run a small business, or you’re the CEO of a multi-billion dollar company, managing your mind in a healthy way is an important part of living a ... Views: 2656
Did you know that curing gout is possible with a few special herbs? Though not quite as popular in the west, herbal therapy has been quite popular and very much effective. This article is intended to help you or your loved one cure this painful disease.
Though your doctor may have told you ... Views: 1240
A cure for gout is right around the corner. Many sufferers are told that gout is an incurable disease. This couldn't be any further from the truth.
In fact, gout can be cured with a healthier lifestyle, the right foods and some simple gout natural remedies that work to flush uric acid and ... Views: 1550
A cure for gout is right around the corner. Many sufferers are told that gout is an incurable disease. This couldn't be any further from the truth.
In fact, gout can be cured with a healthier lifestyle, the right foods and some simple gout natural remedies that work to flush uric acid and ... Views: 6148
If you use essential oils, you probably reach for Tea Tree and Lavender, two wonderful all purpose oils used often in aromatherapy and by many around the world. However, in recent years, Helichrysum essential oil (sometimes known as Immortelle or Everlasting) has gained tremendous popularity ... Views: 5509
Body building equipment doesn’t have to be expensive. You can actually come across some great deals when you search out the types of machines that you want to enhance your workout.
Exercise balls are readily available in a variety of mold forms. Some are large Pilates balls purposefully made ... Views: 737
So which fitness program is for you ? Will you choose one of the well known ones such as Pilates, Step, or Aerobics (in one form or another) or will you go for one of the many celebrity fitness programs. The choice of fitness program is yours & yours alone make sure you pick the one for ... Views: 935
Is there such thing as an acid reflux tea? Many tea-lovers have questioned if there really is a tea out there that will relieve their GERD symptoms.
In this article, you will learn 3 drinks that act like a tea to cure your acid reflux.
How to Cure Acid Reflux
Curing acid reflux is ... Views: 1710
Hypnotherapy is the therapy of choice for helping smokers to be free of this dangerous and destructive habit. But not all hypnotherapists are trained in the latest and most effective technology for easy recovery from this stubborn addiction. So in this article I list seven of the most advanced ... Views: 1337
Cigarette smoking can be a nasty habit. Every year more facts are unearthed about the destructive effects of smoking. Smokers show much higher rates of many kinds of cancer, as well as increased risk of heart disease, strokes, emphysema, asthma, kidney failure, osteoporosis, diabetes, and a host ... Views: 1377
In our last two articles I addressed some of the possible underlying psychological causes of the current epidemic of breast, prostate and colon cancers. These analyses present some examples of what I consider one of the most fertile yet least explored areas of cancer research and treatment: ... Views: 1046