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- Discover the Top 5 Benefits of Using Hypnosis to Stop Smoking! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Nancy PhilpottIf 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(7 votes) - Subconscious Mind or Higher Self? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Renata Bartoli, PhDIf hypnosis is extremely powerful and therapeutic in the most varied healing scenarios it is because it allows us to get into direct contact with our subconscious mind. The idea we have of the Subconscious has evolved greatly since Freud “discovered” it in the second half of the 19th century. ...
Views: 6634(7 votes) - Cardiac Catheterizations - Done Without Reason - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Allan SosinCoronary angiograms are injections of dye into the arteries of the heart to visualize blockages. Access to these arteries is obtained through the femoral artery, located in the groin. Well over a million of these procedures are performed every year in the United States. The purpose of the ...
Views: 1177(3 votes) - Constantly Unwell? What´s The Alternative? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Kay PattersonI wish I had a dollar for every time someone had said to me, alternative therapies, don´t believe in them, all that "new fangled", "new age" stuff. Indeed, when I first started as a therapist, doctors regarded me with great suspicion and would certainly have voted to have me burnt at the stake ...
Views: 1870(3 votes) - Diverticulosis - What to Eat - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Allan SosinDiverticulosis, otherwise known as diverticular disease is the condition of having outpocketings of the colonic mucosa and submucosa through weaknesses of muscle layers in the colon wall. Diverticuli develop in the majority of people in industrialized societies as they get older, most likely due ...
Views: 1485(3 votes) - Glucosamine and Chondroitin: How Effective Are They? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Ken CharlesOsteoarthritis is a condition which is prevalent, mainly among people over the age of 50, in many parts of the world. In some countries, up to 10% of the population suffers with this disease, to some extent. The effect of osteoarthritis can vary from being a mild inconvenience to serious ...
Views: 1528(3 votes) - Healing Sound for a Healthy State of Being - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Michelle SigurdsonHealing sound vibrations are all around us in the natural world. The songs of birds fill forests; their orchestrations can raise our spirits and some say, our energetic vibrations. Near the sea, the sound of the deep rolling tide can be very relaxing and trance-like. The creek that leads to the ...
Views: 826(3 votes) - Helichrysum-The Essential Healer - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Marge ClarkIf 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(3 votes) - How To Cure Carcinophobia With Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Alan B. DenskyCarcinophobia, the fear of cancer, is among the most widespread phobias, and it's not hard to see why. No one wishes to suffer from cancer or see someone they love suffering from the disease. Although we all want to avoid getting sick, people with carcinophobia have an extremely high amount of ...
Views: 5125(3 votes) - Hypnosis Treatments For Agoraphobia - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Alan B. DenskyOut of all the phobias in existence, agoraphobia is one of the most crippling of all. The stems from a deep fear of unfamiliar or potentially uncomfortable situations, and can grow to the point where a sufferer becomes a shut-in. If you suffer from agoraphobia, you shouldn't let this condition ...
Views: 4755(3 votes) - Leaky Gut: Symptoms & Solutions - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2010 from Jaime HeidelJust what is leaky gut? In a person with leaky gut, the stomach lining is more porous than it should be, allowing protein molecules to slip through the gut and enter the blood stream where it causes an autoimmune response. What causes leaky gut? •Prolonged/chronic antibiotic ...
Views: 3177(3 votes) - Meditation Reinvented: How Feedback Alters The Odds Of Success - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Carol McMahonAppearances can be deceptive. Sitting meditation looks like restfully doing nothing at all. Meditation is, however, a task of extreme difficulty, and chances are the sitter is not performing well. Meditation’s task is paying attention. All forms of meditation involve attention focused on ...
Views: 1702(3 votes) - Protect Yourself from Swine Flu - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Karyn MaierI feel compelled to say a few words about the recent news about Swine Flu to this community. First, don't panic. Having said that, you should also know that this flu strain is a variant of influenza Type A. Also, the CDC has determined that this strain contains components of Avian flu. Again, ...
Views: 2420(3 votes) - Regression Work: the most powerful tool in Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Renata Bartoli, PhDThere are two fundamental types of regression: Age Regression and Past Life Regression. However, the distinction is only in our minds because the techniques used to heal traumas and other problems are the same since the Subconscious doesn’t see the passage between this life and the previous ones ...
Views: 2736(3 votes) - Smoking Questionnaire - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Jon RhodesTherapeutic Questions For Quitting Smoking If you wish to give up smoking then this questionnaire can help. If you answer these questions honestly, they can reveal your subconscious drives to smoke – some of which you may not have realised! They can help you understand why you smoke, which ...
Views: 16173(3 votes) - The Color Muse - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Eleyne-Mari Austen SharpI'm often asked how I got involved in color healing and so I thought I'd share my story here on this first post. In the beginning, there were Crayons and I knew it was good. I received my first box of these waxy creations when I was about three years old, and it led to years of self-imposed ...
Views: 2554(3 votes) - The New Flu Vaccine Hype is Over-Rated - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Byron RichardsThe 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(3 votes) - The Cause of All Disease - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Brad CaseI’ve spent the last several articles explaining how Western medicine has things royally screwed up in a multitude of ways – from their over-reliance on an overly simplistic germ theory to the harm done by their advice, treatments and preventative measures. This problem is so bad, in fact, that ...
Views: 1664(5 votes) - *** Chemotherapy is NOT the Only Way to Fight Cancer! - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Dr. Vijaya NairThis week's article from www.jivasupplements.org will look at chemotherapy and alternative treatments for cancer. For years, we have been told that the only thing to do when faced with cancer is to undergo chemotherapy. However, recent research suggests there are alternatives that should be ...
Views: 1799(4 votes) - ***Ginger Honey & Grapefruit Seed Extract Sore Throat and Cough Remedy - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromGinger 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(2 votes) - A New Germ Theory - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2010 from Brad CaseSince 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(2 votes) - Acupuncture: The Better Alternative in Treating UTI - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHealth authorities and experts have expressed concern about the emerging threat of antibiotic resistance among UTI patients. In fact, they are considering this to be one of the reasons why urinary tract infection, particularly among women, has becoming acute or persistent as a disease. In ...
Views: 4202(2 votes) - Alternatives - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Peter RadfordALTERNATIVE 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(2 votes) - Boost Brain Power and School Performance - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Heather CarusoOur kids are our most precious to us. Our kids are most precious to us. We all want our children to succeed in life and ease into school naturally. Some important factors that affect our kids' cognitive abilities are overlooked, such as nutrition through healthy eating. Kids who have good ...
Views: 1294(2 votes) - Dissolve Gallstones Naturally - 5 Most Effective Ways - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonOne of the reasons why surgery is being assailed as a treatment option for gallbladder disorder is because it deals with the removal not only of the stones but the gallbladder itself. In fact, doctors who often recommend this treatment are criticized for not considering the possible outcomes ...
Views: 17110(2 votes) - Dry Skin Remedies - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Jannet JainDry skin has a low level of sebum and can be prone to sensitivity. The skin has a parched look caused by its inability to retain moisture. It usually feels "tight" and uncomfortable after washing unless some type of moisturizer or skin cream is applied. Chapping and cracking are signs of ...
Views: 1050(2 votes) - Effectiveness of Blue Light Therapy for Acne Reduction - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Allen AndersonAcne problems plague countless people all over the world. Age, gender and social status are no barriers to a problem that causes concern and heartache for so many people. More recent developments in procedural cures have seen an upsurge in the popularity of alternative methods in treatment. One ...
Views: 1817(2 votes) - Faster Recovery from Joint Replacement or Implanted Prosthetic Surgery - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukThe last 20-30 years have witnessed a marked increase in total joint replacement procedures with excellent results. Total or partial hip and knee replacements are the most common, with more than 1 million Americans having one of these procedures each year. The main complication is aseptic ...
Views: 9379(2 votes) - GlycoNutrients: See the Knowledge that Is Rocking This Planet - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaGlycoNutirents is a term relating to sugars considered necessary for our bodies to function correctly. So you're maybe wondering the reason I am talking about sugar, because if you're an American that is the one element of your diet that is not slacking in any way. Thus let me escort you down ...
Views: 1549(2 votes) - Home Remedies For Jaw Pain - Treat This Problem Naturally - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Jhon NapierJaw pain mostly occurs as a result of a disorder in the temporomandibular joint, commonly known as jaw joint. This is one of the most complex joint structures in the body. It is this joint that makes it possible for you to talk, chew foods, laugh, swallow, yarn, and to move your jaw from side to ...
Views: 1069(2 votes) - Homeopathy and Menopause - by Submitted on May 09, 2003 from Neepa SevakMenopause means the permanent ending of menstruation in a woman due to the ovaries' decreased production of hormones like estrogen and progesterone, which means the end of a woman’s natural ability to bear children. Menopause occurs anywhere between late forties and early fifties. Menopause ...
Views: 6982(2 votes) - How Can We Move On? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaChanging your mindset, beliefs, and self-image is a lot of work. You didn't create negative beliefs overnight so it will take time to change them. At one time, negative beliefs and mindsets were just seeds that you watered by negative responses, outlooks, and placing yourself in negative ...
Views: 1640(2 votes) - How to Quit Smoking Permanently With the Forever Free Program of Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from david quigleyCigarette 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(2 votes) - Improve Your Health By Becoming a Food Snob - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Heather CarusoMany of us have friends who may embarrass us in restaurants being fussy when ordering a simple entre. Asking for this and that on the side, having a coffee at 300 degrees and no warmer and asking for the world, all for $2.50. However, those who make choices that do not conform to society ...
Views: 2578(2 votes) - Lose Weight By Addressing Insulin Resistance - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Heather CarusoI have been researching the many healthy ways that people can lose weight and keep it off. I will be culminating this research as well my clinical experience into a new book which will be released in the New Year. In each monthly newsletter each month I will be highlighting the many reasons ...
Views: 1249(2 votes) - My Experience with The Reconnection and Dr. Eric Pearl - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Jenny MannionWhat if God/Love/Universe got so concerned watching our path that we were sent a lifeline to remember who we always were? We are so distracted by media, the speed and noise of technology, medicines to numb us and with “how hard life is”. We do not often take that quiet time needed for us to ...
Views: 10543(2 votes) - Organic Silica: The Missing Nutritional Link? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Carl LiverMention silicon or silica and most people would probably think of rocks or sand. They might go on to think about Silicon Valley or glass or any of the thousands of products, from makeup to computer chips that rely on this versatile element. Silica is not something commonly thought about as ...
Views: 3713(2 votes) - Our Fight Against Malnutrition - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaMalnutrition in the world today is almost ridiculous how epically big this problem has become! According to a United Nations Rapporteur, Jean Ziegler, in 2006: “58% of all death in the world is due to malnutrition, and 1 out of every 12 people is suffering from malnutrition”! 5 million of those ...
Views: 1746(4 votes) - Peculiar Ideas About Illness - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Adele WangOver the years in working with people as a healer in energy medicine, I’ve noticed a number of interesting attitudes people have on why illness occurs, from a spiritual and metaphysical standpoint. I've collected them here to share with you. It's a fascinating study of people and spirituality if ...
Views: 1431(4 votes) - Release and Let Go! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaRemember when you first started driving? Did you ever accidentally drive off with your emergency brakes on? What happened then? I am sure you had to release the brakes or else you wouldn't be going anywhere. Once you were sure about what the problem was you could fix it and be able to continue ...
Views: 1448(2 votes) - Study Aid Goes Green On University Establishments - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from M HarveyWay back in the old days it was black beauties. These days it's the more dangerous diet pills. But those days are done. No more paying shameful prices to despicable ripoff artists and tearing your body apart just to study for a test. Currently there is a study aid that's all natural AND good for ...
Views: 1152(2 votes) - The New World of Bones – Thyroid, Leptin, Blood Sugar, and Bone Strength - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Byron RichardsIn 1994, with the discovery of leptin, the view of white adipose tissue was transformed from a warehouse whose primary role was the storage of extra calories into one of the most important endocrine organs in the human body. The explosion in leptin-related research, now involving over 16,000 ...
Views: 1441(4 votes) - The Thyroid Gland and Thyroid Hormones - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Lisa WellsThe thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland that is located over the trachea (wind pipe) just below the larynx (voice box). The thyroid gland plays a very important role in most all the metabolic processes of the body. The thyroid gland with its thyroid hormone is responsible for regulating ...
Views: 11996(2 votes) - To BMI or Pinch an Inch, That is the Question - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Heather CarusoMany of us struggle to lose weight. We work hard for a few months and then we put weight back on. Herein lies our problem: we eat as if we are going to lose weight for the interim and then go back to our old ways. Often we set ourselves up to fail by following unwise diets, like the grapefruit ...
Views: 2309(2 votes) - Top 10 Goal Setting! (Part 2) - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaThe first were just a warm up! If you have already began to put them into to practice then the hold on tight, because we are about to wrap up a goal setting memorandum that will put your feet back on solid ground. So sit back and indulge yourself in the ultimate finale that will show you how to ...
Views: 1616(2 votes) - Types of Aromatherapy Techniques - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Whitney SeguraThere are a number of different types of aromatherapy that you can use to help yourself relax, unwind, and take a break.At the end of the day, there is little more that you will want to do to relax, and you will find that the beautiful scents of aromatherapy products will help you to take a load ...
Views: 5349(2 votes) - What's Up With The Automatic Article Submitters People Use! - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaI have heard so many different arguments and discussions on Automatic Article Submitter, and all seem to come from different directions. Some say that it is one of the best tools ever invented while others claim it is a rip-off and doesn't work like it should. In this article we will look at ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - When Anxiety Has A Life Of Its Own - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Laurie MillerAccording to the National Institute of Anxiety and Stress, anxiety disorders affect about 40 million people a year. The numbers are staggering especially for women who suffer from anxiety and stress almost twice as much as men. More and more children and seniors are also struggling with ...
Views: 1346(2 votes) - Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Tim DamgaardAs the holidays are upon us, it seems that stress levels tend to continue rising and end the year at an all time high. Are you one of those people who enjoy the holidays and all the activity and pace or are you someone who just makes it through and is glad when it’s over? As much as we all have ...
Views: 1449(7 votes) - Do you crave sugar? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Ifeoma OkekeDo you crave sugar? Do you crave sugar filled snacks? a bite of chocolate–after every meal? Do you add sugar to your hot drinks?, or choose highly sweetened cereals to start your day? If they answer to any of these questions is yes, you might just be addicted to sugar. And you are not alone. ...
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