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Alopecia areata is considered to be an auto-immune condition in which the body’s immune system, specifically the white blood cells, attack the hair follicles, leading to hair loss, which can be on the scalp or elsewhere.
In most cases of alopecia, the hair falls out in small round patches ... Views: 2176
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: 2176
Most doctors don't hesitate to give you medication but know nothing when it comes to a diabetes natural remedy. Why is this? The main reason is because most traditional doctors have no experience or education in alternative remedies. And this is sad considering how many research studies are ... Views: 2174
When it comes to acute conditions such as broken bones, raging infections, stroke, heart attack, or trauma injury, traditional western medicine has a great advantage over holistic medicine in terms of addressing the conditions quickly, thoroughly and in ways that are just not possible with ... Views: 2173
Ask Dr. Z - Sugar, Our Children, High Fructose Corn Syrup. Brain Development
Content:
Quotes for your life
I get letters
Sugar consumption and Children
Dr. Z's comments - the trouble with High Fructose Corn Syrup
How to Begin
Your first step towards a healthier life ... Views: 2163
Many people around the world are suffering from poor appetite, due to which they have become underweight. Besides, today's culture is concerned with weight loss, but we did forget about the ill effects of being underweight. Moreover, inadequate bodyweight can lead an individual towards a lot of ... Views: 2163
It is seldom indeed that someone "dies of laughter." On the contrary, we are now finding that laughing just might be a key element to living longer.
The old saying "Laughter is the best medicine" is timeless. Even back in the 1700's Voltaire observed, "The art of medicine consists of keeping ... Views: 2160
Also known as botanical medicine, herbalism derives it strength from the power and medicinal value of plants. Its origins date back before history was written or known to man and is steeped in lore and myth dating back to the oldest civilizations. In fact, over five thousand years ago, the ... Views: 2158
During the past few months, there has been an outbreak of reports of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides and toxins being found in our water supply, our food, our air, our soil… just about everything we come in contact with it seems. But, armed with the proper information, there’s no reason ... Views: 2156
The double blind placebo controlled trial does not work for most complementary medicine.
As a doctor I was brought up to view the randomised double blind placebo controlled trial as the “Gold Standard" for medical research.
It works more or less as follows:-
You have two groups of ... Views: 2156
The following will come as a surprise to most people, including most medical doctors.
Most mental disease is caused by unsuspected brain allergies!
This fact was illuminated for me by Dr Marshall Mandell in the early 80’s. He appeared on the Phil Donahue show, and had videos of ... Views: 2152
Impetigo is an infection of the skin that is usually passed on through close contact or by sharing personal items like clothing, blankets, toys, and towels. This highly contagious infection can be caused by two types of bacteria, staphylococcus and streptococcus. It mainly occurs in infants and ... Views: 2148
For many people, there is still a disconnect between physical, mental and spiritual health. Western medicine and culture teaches us to see the body as separate from emotions and the brain as separate from the spirit. Some people are intuitively aware this doesn’t make sense-they have experienced ... Views: 2147
Bioenergetic Psychology: New Ways to Resolve Symptoms of Difficult Issues
By Damaris Drewry, Ph.D. Psychology
Have you been afraid that you will have a stroke, heart attack, breast cancer or diabetes because a parent did? Only 5% of cancer and cardiovascular disease is inherited (Wallett ... Views: 2146
Assuming that one has already procure at least 2 Salvia Divinorum plants, then it would not be a surprise that one would be very much interested in duplicating it to at most 20 by the end of the 3rd month. Considering the fact that it would be very expensive to buy 18 separate cuttings, why ... Views: 2145
The Trauma a being short is finally over! No you don't have to go through life disappointed with your height, and don't let anyone lie to you and say it's impossible to grow taller after a certain age. It's an honest lie because they don’t know and you shouldn’t believe it.
Think about it, if ... Views: 2143
New Jersey micro laser peel is an effective skin rejuvenation treatment done using a laser wavelength which helps enhance skin texture, tone and radiance. Since a very thin layer of the skin is peeled, healing is quick. It is a lasting solution for renewing the facial skin. The procedure can be ... Views: 2143
If you have an interest in hypnosis or hypnotherapy then you have probably noticed the recent attention that hypnosis gastric band procedures have been receiving. In this article I am going to explain what they are and how they work so well.
Most of you will be aware of gastric band surgery. ... Views: 2141
Who's in your Health and health Group or, your "W-staff", as I prefer to name it. Initial of all, you must be the greatest player on your own team as well as your greatest fan! All that stated, I enjoy the following quote:
"Experts have instructors - persons with much less experience do not." ... Views: 2140
Some of you will really not like this post. Too invested in the disease and the same way of living.
Some of you will love this post. Very invested in health and a new way of living.
An article was posted regarding the "inventor of ADD and ADHA." It reads. . . . . The German weekly Der ... Views: 2139
If you asked ten random people off the street what they were afraid of, the chances are that you would get three prominent answers: the dark, heights, and the dentist. It is a mark of just how terrifying the dentist is that it is right up there with completely natural occurrences! There are few ... Views: 2138
You probably have heard about ideas to breathe more and expel more CO2. Such ideas are promoted by many people, including current day yoga teachers who suggest ideas that are completely different from the original yoga used for centuries and even from yoga that had been used some fifty-seventy ... Views: 2138
In our fast paced lifestyle where we look for sweet coffee or tea to get rid of that fatigue caused because of long hour of continues work or opt for quick food option that ranges from sandwiches, pizza or burgers for satiating instant cravings, our body has to suffer the long term impacts of ... Views: 2136
How to get rid of acne on your back is often a question which a lot of people ask themselves during their teen years and at times even into their adult lives. Acne that happens on the back is popularly referred to as bacne and is indicated by redness and swelling, pustules and pimples full of ... Views: 2130
The question of what diseases are treated by homeopathy is one of the most common. This is not surprising, given that the patient is interested in the treatment of a particular disease and it is important for him or her to know whether homeopathy in treating this particular ... Views: 2128
Ask Dr. Z - BEWOT - Brain Exercise With Oxygen Training?
Content
BEWOT – Why and How Exercise Your Brain With Oxygen?
BEWOT... Anti-Aging - at its best - Fountain of Youth for your Brain
Does BEWOT seem too simple?
Well, BEWOT works.
Your Personal Portable Oxygen Bar ... Views: 2124
Do you want to know how to protect yourself from potentially ineffective and harmful insomnia medications? You will after you read this article.
Are you one of the estimated 60 million people worldwide who suffers from regular insomnia?
If so, you’re probably wondering what you can do ... Views: 2124
Treating gout is all about flushing uric acid. But learning how to reduce uric acid levels in blood is usually never mentioned by most traditional doctors. Fortunately, many natural health doctors are getting the word out using the internet.
And many gout experts and doctors are saying that ... Views: 2122
Blood purification is an important process needed for maintaining good health and body fitness. Nowadays, a good blood detox is one of the widely recommended natural treatments by health practitioners. It is a process of eliminating toxins and other unwanted substances from body. As per studies, ... Views: 2122
There are numerous ways to cure a urinary tract but your doctor will most likely never mention a single one. This is because an alternative UTI treatment would most likely cost pharmaceutical companies billions of dollars.
Though antibiotics sometimes do not work for urinary tract infections, ... Views: 2121
(This article assumes the reader is familiar with EFT. It was originally published in Gary Craig's newsletter in 2009.)
I have come up with an approach for using EFT to resolve deep-seated problems rooted in our family history. (I call it Family Energetics). I am getting outstanding results ... Views: 2121
The incompetence in the kidney’s function to assimilate nutrients and excrete the waste and toxic material leads in the severe pathophysiological complications. The Acute failure of kidneys is only left with the option called dialysis and has been observed more frequent. But our natural ... Views: 2121
Many women especially those who have gone through natural child birth have often asked the question, how do I tighten my vagina? This has become a normal question for many of these women, since they feel that they are loose in their private parts and often feel the self consciousness that is ... Views: 2117
Colon cleansing is becoming very popular lately. Many people started to look for colon cleansing products, like dietary supplements in order to avoid an impacted colon and possible health problems derived by this condition.
However, many of those people are not aware that there are natural ... Views: 2117
I was just a young doctor when I first toured the Heidelberg Castle in Germany. As is the case in many castles in Europe the narrow passage was dank and poorly lit. What light there was cast eerie shadows on the carefully placed stones that made up the walls leading to the alchemy lab. A sign on ... Views: 2115
Ralph Waldo Emerson said "Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire. It is a grand passion. It seizes a person whole and, once it has done so, he will have to accept that his life will be radically changed."
Alternative Healers from all over ... Views: 2112
This week alone, thousands of sufferers will look for a home kidney stone treatment other than water to help flush their kidney stones. Unfortunately, water can only do so much for helping you pass your problem painlessly.
It has been shown that kidney stones bigger than 5 mm may need ... Views: 2112
Strep throat is an infection caused by the Streptococcus micro organism, which can also cause rheumatic fever and is quite common. The micro organism attacks the mucous membranes of the throat and can trigger a tonsil infection or in some cases result in tonsillitis. Strep throat usually is ... Views: 2112
Ask Dr. Z - Easy Anti Aging Home Therapy with Dr. Z's Personal Portable Oxygen Bar Concentator
Content:
Quotes for Your Life
I get letters - 75 year old Alan reports on his Anti Aging success
Oxygen and your Brain - the "Missing Link"
Why do you need more oxygen? ... Views: 2111
Ask Dr. Z - What is Candida Yeast - Candida Yeast and Antibiotics - Antibiotics and Breast Cancer - Formula SF722 - Pleo Ex Suppositories
Content:
Quotes for Your Life
What is Candida Yeast?
Candida Yeast and Antibiotics
Antibiotics linked to Breast Cancer
Fight Candida ... Views: 2111
Every females love to have a very good face that looks wonderful and perfect body. Many females are also hopeful doesn't see cellulite on her body. Cellulite is known is problem provided by ladies. Cellulite comprises fat found on adiposity tissue (fat cells located in the subcutaneous layer), ... Views: 2110
Vedic Astrology is a deep rooted ancient Indian science, and has implements in every single aspect of our lives. One of the same is in the field of medicine.
By the aid of medical astrology, one can not just know more about one's present medical problems, but also come to know about medical ... Views: 2110
In contemporary medical practice and in the public mind, there exists a kind of "looseness" between the correctness of a diagnosis and the efficacy of treatment. A diagnosis is sometimes held (by the patient) to be correct or understood by medical science even in the absence of results from ... Views: 2105
According to Thelma King Thiel; "The Liver Lady" and CEO of the Hepatitis Foundation International; "the liver is a non complaining organ." This does not sound profound when you first read it, but it is really a very keen observation, because you would never know if you have a dangerous ... Views: 2102
Hundreds of millions of people around the world suffer from
back pain. Studies show that 4 in 12 people will experience
some form of severe or chronic back pain in their lives. I
guess that’s why you see a chiropractor’s office on every
block. Yet, all these chiropractors can’t seem ... Views: 2102
Many of us live our lives shuttling back and forth between two seemingly different identities that often conflict with each other. Our rational self tells us we need to lose weight and exercise more, while our emotional self has us eating potato chips and watching reruns on TV. These two ...Many ... Views: 2102
Everybody with more than 3 brain cells knows (or should) that each generation is less healthy than the one before. What’s happening to us? And, even more important - what can we do about it? The percentage of autistic and ADD/ADHD kids is growing at an alarming rate. And worst of all, ... Views: 2101
A Precambrian era rock that is said to have amazing healing powers has rocked the medical world as scientists have recognized that the said rock has properties that can heal allergies and other ailments. This rock was discovered by some wounded soldiers in Karelia, a non-descript place in ... Views: 2100
Problems of the musculo-skeletal systems are for most of population simply a fact of life, ranging from simple aches and pains after unaccustomed exercise or effort, to the inevitable wear and tear on our bodies as we get older.
Although specialists identify up to 200 divisions of arthitic ... Views: 2099
Squeamish about needles?
What if those needles could heal safely and . . . painlessly? You may have heard about acupuncture, a form of alternative medicine developed in China that uses very fine needles to resolve health problems.
But you may not have heard how effective and ... Views: 2099