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- How To Take Good Care Of Your Nose? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from alexander chongA patient once had asked to a doctor about what did he need to do to take good care of his nose. The doctor simply and straightforwardly replied to the patient that what was more important was what not to do to your nose. Bad habits such as nose-picking, sniffing, rubbing, blowing the noses hard ...
Views: 7462(1 vote) - How to Treat UTI - Natural Remedy vs. Antibiotic - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Joe BartonAre you wondering how to treat UTI? Thousands of people are asking the same question this week and I think it is important you know about both natural remedies and antibiotics before you make the decision. Typically, most urinary tract infection sufferers take antibiotics to treat their ...
Views: 10988(2 votes) - How to Use an Ancient Secret to Evolve Intelligently in this Toxic World - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ron MatthewsIn my last article, (Secrets of Taming Your Inner Caveman) I pointed out how normal everyday annoyances are being interpreted by your nervous system (which is intimately linked to your energy system) as crises or life-and-death dangers. These annoyances can include a wide range of events like ...
Views: 2910(1 vote) - How To Use Kratom To Reduce Allergy Symptoms - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from John ScogginsEver wondered how to reduce allergy symptoms? Since time immemorial, people with allergy conditions have grappled with this question to no avail. This is because efforts by them to reduce allergic symptoms have come to naught. However, studies have shown that there are various ways in which ...
Views: 4690(1 vote) - How We Treat Osteoporosis and Musculoskeletal Disorders - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Allan SosinWe have great success in preventing and reversing osteoporosis. Most women and many men are at risk for osteoporotic bone fractures as they get older. Osteoporosis, or thinning of the bones, occurs with the hormonal deficiency of menopause, lack of exercise, weight loss, cigarette smoking, ...
Views: 1870(2 votes) - I Spend the Day Wearing Rose-colored Glasses - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Eleyne-Mari Austen SharpThe stove is beeping, flashing an unknown "F2" error message. Outside my office door, Holly is crying for her dinner, even though it's only 4 o'clock. Brother Tim also has "cattitude", waiting for my door to open so he can raid the "forbidden zone" of books, papers, computer cables and other ...
Views: 4765(2 votes) - In Search of The Wild Hamster - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from David TomlinsonI remember sitting at one of the last Beyond The Dura conferences. Dr. Andrew Fryer was talking about his entrance into the world of CranioSacral Therapy. It's not every day you get to listen to a pediatric cardiologist talk about how much he loves CST. There were many things about his his ...
Views: 1880(1 vote) - Increase Immunity With Revival Herbal Immune Enhancer Supplement - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Peter NarukaHow to improve immune health of body? This is a common question asked by many of us. Today, there are lots of cures available to treat low immune health trouble. Which one is the best cure to treat this health disorder? Are you in doubt to choose the right remedy for low immunity problems? No ...
Views: 1027(1 vote) - Integrative Medicine for Young People - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Allan SosinThe most important medicine is preventive, keeping illness from happening instead of waiting until it occurs. It is less costly, and more effective, to anticipate problems and work to keep them from happening, than to have to address illnesses that may be incurable. Efforts to ensure a ...
Views: 1094(2 votes) - Is Passion Flower the key to treat anxiety naturally? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Devin CoxMany 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: 3682(3 votes) - Is the Pneumococcal Vaccine all Its Cracked Up to Be? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Kerri KnoxThe CDC, hospitals and doctor's offices around the country are intent on pushing the pneumococcal vaccine as a safe and effective way to reduce the burden of pneumonia on society. It's touted as being especially important for the elderly population to get this vaccine, as they are not only ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - Jazz-up Your Immunity with Homeopathy - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Dr Batra'sBlame it on changed lifestyles, junk-food, stressful living and lack of exercise, our immune system seems to have taken the backseat — not the driver’s seat. It is a fact of life that people living in a natural environment stay healthy. They wake up in the morning, have a simple, balanced, ...
Views: 3103(1 vote) - Keep an Eye on Your Eye Health! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Rojer BeckhamsThe world is what we see with our eyes. Eyes grant us the sensory gift of vision, and hence they are our most precious assets. What we see is what we believe. But, what if these assets become ill and our vision of this world becomes hazy? To avoid this, you need to take good care of your eyes. ...
Views: 981(1 vote) - Keys to Happiness and Wellbeing - Oriental Secrets - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Karen MeyerKeys to Happiness and Wellbeing - Oriental Secrets Be Here Now Researchers from Harvard just published the results of a study about happiness. As reported by the New York Times, the main finding is that what matters the most is not what you are doing, but how involved you are in your ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - Lead A Stress Free Life - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Vernon CollinsPanic attack can happen to any person of all ages though it mostly occurs between the ages 20 to 40. Panicking at situations is normal reaction of our body to any stressful situation. Panic attack comes when we take extreme amount of pressure. The attack comes suddenly and can happen without ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - LIGHT THERAPY- AN EFFECTIVE REMEDY FOR SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD) - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Allen AndersonLight, like every other thing in this world, is meant for a purpose; not only is it the indirect source of providing essential nutrients to our body but has also been researched to be a major factor affecting our mental well-being. Human moods are said to be very well influenced by the ...
Views: 1781(3 votes) - Live a healthy, energetic life naturally by following Dr. Mark Stenglers revolutionary program, and break free of your caffeine addiction! - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Leigh DesormoDr. Mark Stengler has a better way to gain energy instead of using stimulants like caffeine. His innovative, astounding program High Energy For Life promises extraordinary changes in your energy levels in just 5 weeks! In todays' society, we find that we admire people who are busy. It means ...
Views: 1848(1 vote) - Looking For Autism Answers? It's All In The Poop! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryI’ve been threatening for some time now to do a whole show about poop. Yes, that’s right, poop. It’s a subject I’ve become rather familiar with – ever since my son got diagnosed with autism. And I know there are a lot of other spectrum parents out there who have reluctantly been promoted to ...
Views: 2084(1 vote) - Magnetic Sheet: Is It The Power To Heal? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Steve BerchtoldIn the world of alternative health remedies, there are many skeptics. Some say it’s all a bunch of “quackery.” Others swear by treatments and medicines like acupuncture, herbal medicine, magnetic therapy, and the list is very long, with many variations. A magnetic sheet would be included in that ...
Views: 3130(2 votes) - Manage your high sugar levels - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Mitchell DavisThe amount of the glucose levels in the blood varies in the blood. When it goes up it is known as high blood sugar popularly known as hyperglycemia and when it falls it is known as hypoglycemia. Whatever we eat it gives some amount of glucose in the body and the body takes the help of other ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - MAYAN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE, SCIENCE AND BENEFITS - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Codrut TutuThe Mayan civilisation formed thousands of years ago. The thick jungle in which lay the Mayan cities, prevented strangers from entering their territories. Therefore, when their settlements were found, the whole scientific world was struck with wonder seeing the culture that the Mayan thesaurus ...
Views: 1838(1 vote) - Menopause Depression - What Causes Anxiety Disorders at Menopause? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from peter leonnExercise - by increasing physical activity not only improve health but can also improve sleep quality. Menopausal women who want to incorporate weight training activities in their exercise habits that can increase muscle mass. But they have to avoid exercise before bed to avoid increasing levels ...
Views: 749(1 vote) - Mesotherapy Treatments for Cellulite - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Natural MedTherapies
Views: 797(2 votes) - Mind Medicine - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Teal ScottEverything about this physical life that you now lead is experienced from the standpoint of your physical body. If you have suffered from a physical ailment, you already know that when your body is in a state of illness, it reflects out into all aspects of your mind. What is overlooked in ...
Views: 1409(2 votes) - Miracle Healer, 'John of God' of Brazil - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2005 from Tony GarzaThousands of people from around the world diagnosed as terminal or incurable by modern medicine travel thousands of miles each month, enduring long international flights and exhausting bus rides to Abadiania. A small town in the mountains of central Brazil. They come to see miracle healer, Joao ...
Views: 2655(1 vote) - My Research and Strategy to Help Myself Prevent Pancreatic Cancer - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Mark Peltier-RobsonPancreatic cancer... that's what killed my grandfather at age 75, my father at age 70, and my childhood friend at age 56. It is considered by many as untreatable. So, I've been doing a great deal of research on the Internet about different ways I can help myself avoid becoming a victim of this ...
Views: 1751(3 votes) - Natural Alternative Remedies to Prescription Antidepressants - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Tess Thompson5-hydroxytryptamine or 5HT, widely known as serotonin, is a neurotransmitter that has a wide-ranging influence over emotional behavior. It also plays a role in metabolism and stimulating vomiting. There are also suggestions that indicate its role in inducing cell division. Although it is present ...
Views: 1682(1 vote) - Natural Bladder Infection Remedies - How to Cure UTI with 3 steps - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Joe BartonMany people are not using antibiotics to treat their urinary tract infection and are switching to natural bladder infection remedies. In fact, many doctors and health experts are encouraging patients to take a healthier, more natural approach to combat this infection. If you are a repeat ...
Views: 2377(1 vote) - Natural Gout Remedies - Cure Gout in 2 Hours or Less - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Joe BartonIf you are looking for immediate pain relief and a simple way to cure the cause of gout, you may want to try some natural gout remedies. For many people, natural remedies are still sometimes considered taboo. Westernized medical establishments have done everything possible to trick us into ...
Views: 30946(1 vote) - Natural healing remedies for Syphillis are available - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Wendy GeorgeSyphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused due to infection, through abrasions in the skin or mucous membrane with the organism Treponema palliidum. Most of the incidences show the reason to be sexually acquired, but there are incidences when blood transfusion, kissing or percutanoeus ...
Views: 1737(1 vote) - Natural Liver Cleanse Remedies For Good Liver Health - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Jhon NapierNatural liver cleansing is a best remedial measure for keeping your liver in good health. It is the process of removal of harmful substances like toxins, drugs and chemicals from liver. Lack of side effects is the main advantage in taking natural cleansing remedial measures. Now let's see vivid ...
Views: 824(2 votes) - Natural Medicine Philosophy - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Jennifer HansenLink to original article with diagrams - http://hubpages.com/hub/Health-and-Wellness---modern-medicine-or-natural-medicine--you-choose Modern Medicine or Natural Medicine, you choose. By Jennifer Bhala Hansen Pharmaceutical Industry The Mainstream Pharmaceutical Industry has become ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Natural remedies for diabetes helps in diabetes care - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Online HerbsNatural remedies for diabetes helps in diabetes care It is true that there are certain hypoglycemiant medications available that effectively lower blood sugar level and helps individual in maintaining diabetes; on the contrary, their side effects would make them undesirable for your ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - Natural Respiratory Remedies- a Safe Treatment for Respiratory Infections - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Online HerbsUnderstanding respiratory problems An upper respiratory infection is any infection caused in the upper respiratory tract. Everyone is affected by such infections at one point of time and this may leave one weak and debilitated, particularly if one is battling with the infection for over a ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - Natural Treatment For Eczema: Cupping Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2007 from Evelyn LimYou may not have heard about Cupping therapy being used as a natural treatment for eczema. It may surprise you to find out that this form of treatment is still being practiced in Asia and in China today. In fact, a few of my subscribers to my newsletter wrote to me that their Traditional Chinese ...
Views: 7355(1 vote) - Natural Ways to Lowering Body Glucose Level - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from amaris brownDiabetes is a metabolic disorder that can not be cured completely. Can only be controlled with lifestyle changes appropriate. adequate awareness was the key for successful management of diabetes. In this article we will see some lifestyle changes important thing you can help you lead a ...
Views: 997(2 votes) - Nature's Most Powerful Anti-Inflammatory - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Dani WalkerFucoidan Is Believed To Be Natures Most Diverse And Effective Cell Signaler. Fucoidan is a sulfated polysaccharide extracted from brown seaweed that is now thought to have a role to play in the stem cell-induced repair of cardiovascular damage. Fucoidan Has Enormous Power And Energy In ...
Views: 2585(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: 3579(3 votes) - Oil Pulling - A Simple, Inexpensive Way to Improve Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Maryann MarshallHow do we break the inflammation cycle and encourage the body to operate at a heightened level of efficiency? Ayurvedic practitioners employ oil pulling as a simple, but powerful means to encourage the body in this process. By swishing sesame oil in one`s mouth, first thing in the morning, one ...
Views: 2547(1 vote) - One More Shot of Placebo, Please! - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Martin PetersenThe “placebo-effect” is a term we hear over and over again! Is “placebo” just an excuse for not knowing what really happened? Many tests and experiments are simply executed, when testing medicine and related products. The patients are divided up into two, or maybe 3 groups. 1 testing the ...
Views: 1381(2 votes) - Organic Skin Care, The Best Type of Skin Care - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from sarah labdarDesiring beauty can be as simple as having clear, clean, healthy looking skin. Skin is the largest organ that covers the entire outer surface of the body. Having great looking skin is not only for women anymore, men and women of all ages are searching for the best way to keep their skin youthful ...
Views: 1158(2 votes) - Our Rights to Health Freedom are in Danger - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Lori JacobsDear Friends, June 2007 I hope this article finds you well and enjoying the spiritual and physical renewal of spring. This is not going to be one of those warm and fuzzy articles. I apologize in advance for its alarming tone but this is vital information that ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - Pediatric Tuina – Ancient Chinese Massage for Kids - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Sarah BentleyI have 2 ½ year old twin boys, Daniel and Jack. While my smaller one, Jack, was 3 months old, he suffered from colic after breastfeeding almost once a day. When he was in pain, he would cry and his belly would be very tight to the touch. I began to massage his abdomen beside the belly button ...
Views: 6228(3 votes) - Physical Therapy and Osteoporosis - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Ali RaffieBoth the diagnosis of osteoporosis and a bone fracture can have a paralyzing effect: You might find that you are scared to engage in activities that could potentially cause a new fracture or injury. Fortunately, following a rehabilitation treatment plan outlined and supervised by a physical ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - Quick Relief From Ear Pain - Home Remedies For Earache - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Peter rodrickIf you are looking for earache remedies then you are at the right place because in next 15-20 minutes I will tell you how to get relief from earache with some simple but useful earache home remedies But if the condition is severe then contact your doctor immediately. Do not waste time on ...
Views: 30260(4 votes) - Reflexology and the Adrenals - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Wendy CoadIf you've ever doubted what these two little "Endocrine System Glands" can do, just watch the news sometime. Anytime you hear of some heroic headline – "Firemen Rush into Burning Building", or "Mother Lifts Car off Trapped Child"...the adrenal glands are implicated (such as in acts of strength ...
Views: 16804(3 votes) - Reiki Healing Basics - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Maureen Brennan Mercier“Reiki...being a Universal force from the Great Divine Spirit, it belongs to all who seek and desire to learn the art of healing" Hawayo Takata Reiki (pronounced “ray-key”) Healing is an ancient Japanese hands-on healing art. It is a method of healing that is considered a form of bodywork. ...
Views: 2393(1 vote) - Reiki Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Yelena ChizhikReiki meditation will help you to strengthen your ki and clear Reiki channel. The first meditation with Reiki technique I will introduce is Kenyoku Ho Kenyoku Ho Kenyoku – dry bath Ho – method Kenyoku Ho is a form of energy cleansing called misogi, which is a common Shinto ...
Views: 4582(1 vote) - Respiratory Herbs How They are Naturally Good New Year Gift Too - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Online HerbsRespiratory infection: an overview The respiratory system helps to pull oxygen out of the air and delivers it to the blood. Upholding good respiratory health can turn difficult during seasonal challenges. What happens when pollution, congestion and other breathing problems attacks your ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - Salt Therapy – from History to Modern Approaches - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Halo Haloby Livia Tiba – Classical Homeopath The origins of salt therapy lie in Eastern and Central Europe and can be traced back to the mid 19th Century, when a Polish health official, Dr. Felix Boczkowski, noticed that the workers of salt mines never became ill with any lung diseases. Since that ...
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