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- Black Elder/ Sundew Combo: The Influenza Booster - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Gabs LagunaInfluenza is a viral infection which affects mainly the nose, throat, bronchi and, occasionally, lungs. This infection usually lasts for about a week, and is characterized by sudden onset of high fever, aching muscles, headache and severe malaise, non-productive cough, sore throat and rhinitis. ...
Views: 1583(3 votes) - Boils The Cause and Common Boils Treatment - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Rachel ColeAre you reading this article because you're suffering from boils and need to find a good boils treatment? If so, read on because this article provides information on what causes boils and it discusses the most reliable ways to get rid of boils. If you're looking for a good boil treatment, you're ...
Views: 2600(1 vote) - Can You Really Move It and Lose It? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Heather CarusoI have been researching the many healthy ways that people can lose weight and keep it off. I have culminated this research as well my clinical experience into a new book which called "Your Drug Free Guide to Healthy Weight Loss". Since the weather has been great in Ontario, we should all ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - Chinese Medicine for Alopecia Areata - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2005 from farah khanAlopecia 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: 2164(1 vote) - Cindy – PMS and Painful Ovulations and her own healing! - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Pauline HouleCindy 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(1 vote) - Colloidal Silver, Cystic Fibrosis and Lung Disease - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Steve BarwickIn the excerpts below from a medical study published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine (2008: 101: S51–S52. DOI 10.1258/jrsm.2008.s18012)we see some very strong evidence indicating that colloidal silver may turn out to be a successful treatment for the debilitating chronic lung ...
Views: 6349(1 vote) - Colon Cleanse Reviews - Some Side Effects Of Colon Cleansing - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Zara BuckleyMedical professionals will say to you that it is not needed to cleanse your colon. It can purify itself. This has been established by research workers who have invested very much of their lives looking at other people's colons. But if you really feel that it's true that we are accumulating a ...
Views: 944(1 vote) - Commitment Heals and Strengthens - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2003 from Ron PetitGoethe said it best when he indicated, "Whatever you think you can do or dream you can do, begin it. Commitment has boldness, power and magic in it. That the moment one commits oneself, then providence moves also." This wisdom is as fitting today as when first proclaimed. The truth of the ...
Views: 2423(1 vote) - Cure for Kidney Stone- Passing Kidney Stones with Tasty Herbs - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Joe BartonThe pain of kidney stones is a lot similar to giving birth to a baby according to many women. And that is why many sufferers are looking for an effective cure for kidney stones. But before you drink gallons upon gallons of water to flush your stubborn stone, you might want to supplement your ...
Views: 1762(2 votes) - Cutting Cholesterol Naturally - by Submitted on May 05, 2004 from Rita LouiseWhen most people think of cholesterol, they think of the waxy fat-like substance that is found in many of the foods we eat. Often feared, the truth is that cholesterol is needed by the body for a number of different things. For example it is used in the manufacture and maintenance of strong ...
Views: 1376(2 votes) - Cutting Cholesterol Naturally - by Submitted on May 05, 2004 from Rita LouiseWhen most people think of cholesterol, they think of the waxy fat-like substance that is found in many of the foods we eat. Often feared, the truth is that cholesterol is needed by the body for a number of different things. For example it is used in the manufacture and maintenance of strong ...
Views: 1205(2 votes) - Cutting Cholesterol Naturally - by Submitted on May 05, 2004 from Rita LouiseWhen most people think of cholesterol, they think of the waxy fat-like substance that is found in many of the foods we eat. Often feared, the truth is that cholesterol is needed by the body for a number of different things. For example it is used in the manufacture and maintenance of strong ...
Views: 1663(1 vote) - Dandruff Treatment - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from john alterDandruff, scientifically termed as pityriasis capitis, is caused by a fungus called Pityrosporum ovale or Malassezia furfur. These fungi make the scalp dry, which causes the formation of scales and flakes. Though scalp's skin normally flakes off due to regeneration of skin cells, dandruff is ...
Views: 928(1 vote) - Dark circles under eyes treatment - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from john alterWith all the harsh chemicals and artificial ingredients that go into health and beauty products these days, many people are trying to get back to more natural products to take care of their skin and bodies. In fact, many people want to use simple home remedies, and finding a dark circles under ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - Detoxification- Introduction, Causes, Prevention and Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Introduction American diet contain high in saturated fat, trans fat, and other harmful substances such as sugar, caffeine, pesticides, addictive substances, etc. and less in fruits and vegetables. These types of harmful substances is toxin. Our body detoxified functions try to get rid of ...
Views: 2256(4 votes) - Diabetes Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Jannet JainDiabetes is a disease that is the result of your body not producing enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by your body that helps to turn sugars into energy. The symptoms of diabetes are increased thirst, increased urination, constant hunger, weight loss, irritability, blurred vision, ...
Views: 665(2 votes) - Do Retinols and Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) Work for Acne? - by Retinols, Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Acne
Retinols are derived from a well-known micronutrient: vitamin A. Vitamin A is usually hailed as the “eye vitamin”. In reality, it benefits the skin, hair and nails as well. Vitamin A is stored in the body in small amounts and used to catalyze other ...
Views: 1290(2 votes) - Do You Know Which Hemorrhoid Surgery To Choose? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Rudi SturleseThere are many different types of surgeries that can be performed for hemorrhoids. The one to choose for your particular hemorrhoids will very much depend on the following circumstances: The type of hemorrhoids you are suffering with The length of time you have been suffering The number ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - Eczema: Tips On How To Care For Your Skin - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Rita LouiseEczema can best be described as a non-contagious skin condition, which is characterized by hot dry itchy skin, with symptoms that often fluctuate seasonally and even over the course of the day. Eczema typically begins in early childhood. Research indicates that eczema may be genetically ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Essential Oil Basics - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2019 from Jenni WilsonWith seven rambunctious kids, I have to have good home natural wellness tools. I’d go crazy if I didn’t. Essential oils have given me effective and nurturing ways to help my family. I finished a master herbalist degree a couple summers and have been studying essential oils. I still use herbs ...
Views: 1141(1 vote) - Everyone Has a Body - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Shiroko SokitchEveryone has a body. Many people are terrified when their body starts to act up. As life has become more complicated in the last one hundred years, we have gotten further and further away from being in touch with our bodies. We have made doctors the high priests of the temples of our bodies ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - Family Energetics: It's not your fault you aren't getting better; finding hidden causes of our problems using EFT. - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Deborah Donndelinger(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: 2108(2 votes) - Fibromyalgia: The "Mystery Disease" and Other Chronic Pain Issues - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Eileen SilvaAsk any pain sufferer: pain is real. If pain is your constant companion or the companion of someone you love… this one's for you. "Fibromyalgia" - the "catch-all" diagnosis for unexplained pain - is nearly an epidemic today, especially with women over 40. We have identified 8 major ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Food Strategies during the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Tim DamgaardWorking as a Quantum Techniques (www.QuantumTechniques.com) practitioner I have the privilege of following many of you on your individual healing journeys. For most of you some major life style changes are necessary initially, for example an adjusted diet. Maybe it is toxins that need to be ...
Views: 958(2 votes) - Gallstones Natural Treatment - 7 Simple and Effective Tips - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf 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(1 vote) - Generic Drugs: FDA Approved, Safe, Effective, cheap, reliable Online Generic drugs by Shipdrugs - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2004 from Lisa LawrenceGeneric Prescription Drugs at a discounted prices only at Shipdrugs.com! Shipdrugs is an online foreign pharmacy which specializes in FDA approved generic prescription drugs which are most effective and reliable to purchase online. Shipdrugs.com offers wide range of generic drugs like Generic ...
Views: 1714(1 vote) - Get The Lead Out With Chelation - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Steve BerchtoldChelation therapy is designed for the purpose of flushing out heavy metals from the body. It's simply a treatment that administers chelating agents. EDTA chelation treatment involves the use of ETDA (ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid.) This is an amino acid that is manufactured, and is used in ...
Views: 1695(3 votes) - Ginkgo Biloba and the Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Karyn MaierThe American population is an aging society. It is estimated that at least 7% of Americans over age 65 will be affected by Alzheimer’s disease by the year 2020, with the rate of occurrence climbing to 15% by 2050. But, while declining mental functioning is often described as the “signs of ...
Views: 1966(1 vote) - Healing Urinary Tract Infections Naturally - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2003 from Rita LouiseA urinary tract infection is an infection of the kidneys, bladder or urethra. In most cases, it is brought on by the introduction of the E. Coli bacteria into the urethra. This can cause inflammation or infection. For example, when this bacteria travels up the urethra to the bladder, it is ...
Views: 1947(2 votes) - Hemorrhoids Treatment - Home Remedy Tips to Cure Piles - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Robert LangleyHemorrhoids can be the bane of your life if you get them over and over again. They are painful, itching and embarrassing when you have to explain it to others or simply have to see people’s faces as you gingerly site down on a hemorrhoids cushion in an office. Been there, done that, got the ...
Views: 2791(2 votes) - Hepatitis - Causes, Symptoms, Types, Prevention and Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Kyle NortonHepatitis is characterized by the destruction of a number of liver cells and the presence of inflammatory cells in the liver tissue caused by excessive alcohol drinking, disorders of the gall bladder or pancreas, including medication side effects, and infections. There are many other infective ...
Views: 7393(2 votes) - Home based business ideas - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Michael ColeNow with the introduction of home based largely business ideas you can basically make a lot more money than those in the corporate market. You will be your own boss which means you decide when to work or not, expand the business or shut it down. Below are some of the home primarily based ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - Home Remedies for Allergies - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from amaris brownAllergies have become a constant in human existence. I know I have an idea what this is because it is more a common condition but I bet you would like to know home remedies for allergies. This condition is the abnormal response of our immune system to substances that are normally free of ...
Views: 882(1 vote) - Home Remedies for Asthma that are Simple, Safe and Effective - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Ryan MuttAsthma is a life-threatening respiratory disorder and if it is not managed properly can lead to serious problems. There are several simple home remedies that are very supportive and helpful in treating this chronic disease. These home remedies can be easily prepared at the comfort of home. All ...
Views: 1174(4 votes) - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure - Ideal for Sufferers Who Need to Avoid Drug Medications - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHome remedies for high blood pressure plays a significant role if a person’s health condition is one that renders him or her ineligible for drug medication. One such condition is that of being pregnant. We are all aware that pregnant women are not supposed to ingest drug medications to avoid ...
Views: 968(4 votes) - Home Remedies For Leg Pain - Treat This Problem Naturally - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Jhon NapierLeg pain is a common term that is used to denote pain that feels anywhere between the pelvis and heels. There are a number of people who suffer from recurrent pain in their legs. Chronic leg pain is a undoubtedly a devastating condition that can severely impact the quality of your life It can be ...
Views: 782(1 vote) - Hormonal Imbalance - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from James MathewHormone imbalance is also frequently caused by taking medications used to cure conditions. This is especially the case when medication is taken by women to correct their menstrual cycle and those who get infertility treatment. While medicine is designed to balance the levels of estrogen and ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Horney Goat Weed – Natures Aphrodisiac Herb - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Warren WaiteHorney Goat Weed is the generic name for the Epimedium herb. In China it is called Ying Yang Huo. The common ancient tale of how the generic name was born is from a story about a Goat Herder who discovered an increase in sexual activity amongst his herb after the goats would graze upon a ...
Views: 2948(2 votes) - How Chlorella Algae Changed One Man’s Life Over 60 Years Ago - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumYou may have heard about the superfood known as chlorella. But do you know how powerful its unique nutrition is? Let me tell you how chlorella changed one man’s life over 60 years ago . . . At age 54, Hideo Nakayama had just about given up hope. His doctors had given him no more than 5 ...
Views: 2192(1 vote) - How Do You React When You Catch a Cold? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonThe other day I wrote a quick article on the importance of having a positive attitude when you catch a cold, due to your expectations having a great impact upon the reality which you subsequently experience. I mentioned in this article that I was due to go on an airplane and that I was ...
Views: 1268(4 votes) - How Positive Thinking Helps When You Catch a Cold - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonIt will probably not surprise you when I say that my motivation in asking this question comes from the fact that I have caught a cold. I have managed to avoid all those bugs which circulate so easily for at least the last two years, so I don't suppose that I should grumble. What I will say is ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - How To Cure Internal Hemorrhoids Fast - Easy Tips For Effective Treatment - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Charles SmithDuring bowel movements, you see streaks of blood and some mucous-lining on your stool which alarms you. It is possible that you are suffering from internal hemorrhoids at its early stages. It is better to take precautionary measures on how to cure internal hemorrhoids as early as possible to ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - How To Do Your Own Scientific Research Into Hypnosis - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonHypnosis has generally been thought of as a "fringe therapy", something that only people who are a little bit weird would turn to. Their friends smile and nod politely when told that he or she is making a visit to a hypnotherapist or listening to a hypnosis mp3, but decline to pass real ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - How to Eliminate Back Pain Without Spending a Fortune - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2003 from Richard ConveryHundreds 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: 2088(2 votes) - How to Improve Brain Memory Fast - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Jhon NapierA good memory power is an essential component for leading a healthy happy life in today's busy environment. As the world progress, there are many brain tonics available in market for improving brain memory fast. Here are some tips by which you can improve your brain memory fast. Following a ...
Views: 932(1 vote) - How to Use Herbal Remedies for Acid Reflux & Heartburn - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Jayesh KhandorHaving 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(1 vote) - Hyperthyroidism Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Geffron SmithWhat is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is a condition, an overactive thyroid gland is producing too much thyroid hormone, which circulates in the blood. ("Hyper" means "more" in Greek). Thyrotoxicosis is a toxic condition that causes excessive thyroid hormone for any reason. ...
Views: 741(1 vote) - I Am Feeling Unhealthy - Who Should I See? - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Marek DoyleIf you haven't felt yourself for a while, finding a professional to help should be easy. Millions of people who have tried to do so have found that the process can be a minefield. First of all, what type of professional should you go to? And how do you know that they will be able to help ...
Views: 1963(1 vote) - Improve Brain Memory Naturally With Herbal Remedies And Supplements - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Jhon NapierBrain memory plays a vital role in maintaining our life activities. All of us will be wishing for a good brain memory. Today, there are vivid herbal remedies and supplements available in market so as to enhance your memory power. Let’s check in detail how they function on human body and ...
Views: 753(1 vote) - Insomnia Natural Cure Remedy Can Help You Cure Sleeplessness - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Jhon NapierIf you are frequently suffering from insomnia problems, trying out natural remedy is the best solution for curing it. Insomnia, if not taken seriously can even lead to vivid health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases and mental disorders. Leading a healthy lifestyle with ...
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