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- Straddling the Science/Magic Line: A Look At Magnetic Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2004 from Maya FrostWhat's the difference between science and magic? It's our understanding of what makes something happen. If magic is hocus-pocus, science is simply wellunderstood hocus-pocus. Fire? Solar eclipse? Volcanic eruption? Earthquake? Once we can explain it, it becomes science. But sometimes ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Stress and Chronic Disease - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Sharon PettyWe CAN NOT speak enough about the relationship between stress and chronic conditions such as Arthritis (all forms), diabetes, heart disease,hypertension,all auto immune disease etc. I believe we have not spoken on the subject because of the inability to measure stress. However why not measure ...
Views: 1527(2 votes) - Stress Headaches Can Be Bad Indeed. If They Aren’t From Stress, How Can You Get Better? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Jill PrinceIf you’ve been told your headaches are from stress, you need another opinion, soon. The reality is, any symptoms, seemingly related to stress need more investigation. Stress headaches usually result from chronic stress, but this diagnosis is not correct a good portion of the time. Dr. David ...
Views: 2194(3 votes) - Tap into your body's Living Matrix - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2003 from Michael CohenIs the flow of energy in your body’s ‘Living Matrix’ the key to you experiencing the interconnectedness that can enable you to move beyond illness, disease, past limitations and performance restrictions? Michael Cohen, Bioenergy Healer and Teacher explores how you, by virtue of your birthright ...
Views: 2520(1 vote) - The 3-Step Blueprint to Prevent Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from James PereiraAre you worried that you may suffer from painful hemorrhoids (aka piles) because you have a family history of this condition? Maybe you have seen some bloody stools and are wondering if you could possibly have hemorrhoids? First off, let me assure you that the causes of hemorrhoids are ...
Views: 2706(1 vote) - The Ancient Power Of Medicinal Herbs - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Stacy WishnerLately, more and more of my patients have expressed an interest in using herbs for their specific health concerns. They are concerned, as am I, about side effects, as well as rising costs of prescription drugs with health care insurance issues being what they are these days. Herbs have been ...
Views: 1796(3 votes) - The Chinese State of Mind about Food and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Kelly CladySo, you survived the holidays … barely? Ate a little more than you wanted to? Sat around watching TV more than usual? Got a bit more stressed out with purchasing, celebrating, and hanging out with relatives than you do any other time of the year? As a result, you may be noticing a little ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - The Colloidal Silver “Blue Man” and MSNBC - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Steve BarwickRecently, MSNBC conducted a very interesting follow-up broadcast with Paul Karason, the so-called “Colloidal Silver Blue Man.” Paul is the man whose skin turned blue after he ingested incredibly excessive amounts of colloidal silver daily, for over a decade. Once again, Matt Lauer, the ...
Views: 3346(1 vote) - The Cost of Your Wounds - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Jennifer ClarkThe Cost of Your Wounds Have you met anyone who doesn’t want to heal? Have you met someone who accepts suffering as a fact of life? They are a victim of their woundology. Woundology is a term first coined by author Carolyn Myss, an internationally recognized medical intuitive in her book ...
Views: 2830(1 vote) - The Flu Message is Beginning to Be Heard - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Sonny JuliusThe news media is beginning to crank up the flu story once again. It hasn’t reach a panic stage yet but it is being suggested you need the vaccine. So instead of being vaccinated here's what I suggest you do. Make sure your immune system is ready for its defense against it and forget about a ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - The Healing Benefits of Essential Oils for Arthritis - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Joe pedersenIf you are living with arthritis, have you ever thought to try something other than pharmaceutical medications to ease the pain and discomfort? Many natural treatments, including those for arthritis, are still regarded as too alternative by some members of the medical profession. But when you ...
Views: 3800(1 vote) - The Importance of Acid Alkaline Balance in Your Body to Reclaim Your Health - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Alexandra PushkinIn order to function at optimum capacity, the internal body environment must remain as close to neutral as possible. It likes to measure in on the pH scale at 7.39. When the body takes in an excessive amount of acids, as it does so often as a result of making the wrong food choices, this excess ...
Views: 826(2 votes) - The Main Reason why People Suffer From Chronic Constipation? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from John DartonCauses as well as elements differ in a case-to-case ground for those who are experiencing constipation. This particular indication usually entails without having a bowel movement as frequently as one usually does. More frequently, people enduring constipation defecates tough and dried out ...
Views: 647(1 vote) - The Mindset Of Finding A Treatment For Psoriasis. - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Dave MitchellSo, what do I mean by the “mindset of finding a treatment for Psoriasis”? Most people with Psoriasis have a mindset when looking for a “Psoriasis cure” that reflects the disappointment they’ve experienced in treating the disease. Whether it’s from the many doctor prescribed pharmaceutical meds ...
Views: 1006(1 vote) - The Natural Approach to Treating Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Karyn MaierFibromyalgia is a disorder that is characterized by widespread, chronic pain of unspecific origin. Pain may be experienced in the muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints in a manner consistent with tactile allodynia, which means sensitivity to what may otherwise be considered non-painful stimuli ...
Views: 4583(3 votes) - The Novel H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from James GeigerThe Novel H1N1 Swine Flu vaccination. Will you get it? Curious me took a poll of my 500 plus friends on Facebook and 1600 plus followers on Twitter. The Poll asked…The Swine Flu vaccination. Will you get it? Preliminary Results of my poll. 75% said they will definitely not get ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - The Significance of Massage Therapy in Stress Management - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from jannah smithJust thinking about our modern lives, it is easy to see how many people can easily break down due to stress. There just seems to be too many things we need to keep track of and worry about such as our personal problems, expenses and our profession. All of these things can lead to so much stress ...
Views: 1070(2 votes) - The Swine Flu Scare Is Greatly Hyped - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Steve BerchtoldWe get news about the swine flu on a daily basis now. For all that is currently known, the swine flu is not any worse than any other flu, just much more of a "hype." The question we should now be asking ourselves: should we get the swine flu vaccine or not? If you want to know my ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - Tinnitus Symptoms, Types and Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from alley smithTinnitus is a medical condition that causes a person to experience constant ringing sounds that do not go away easily. Tinnitus is also often referred to as a symptom of a larger problem since this medical problem is often associated with more serious problems such as hearing loss. Tinnitus is ...
Views: 988(3 votes) - Top 13 Yoga Exercises To Avoid Backaches - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Neelima Reddy—Know About The Postures And Positions That Prevent Back Pains The old east originated meditative art- yoga is making a good impact in the present scenario. It is adored all around the world and is supposed to be very effective in keeping body flexible and kept in good shape Power ...
Views: 808(2 votes) - Tract Infection Remedy - A Remedy that Cures UTI in 1 Day - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Joe BartonImagine a tract infection remedy that will cure your UTI in less than 1 day. You probably are a little skeptical but thousands of sufferers use this remedy daily. Unfortunately, pharmaceutical companies who distribute antibiotics are doing whatever they can to keep this remedy out of your ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - TRADITIONAL MEDICINES EXPOSED - by Turn on your TV, and you are bombarded by advertisements of some brand new medicine, some ‘scientific (?) breakthrough’ or some ‘cutting edge technology’ to treat existing complaints.
The advertisements promise quick relief and paint a very rosy picture of you AFTER you start taking them. ...
Views: 2667(1 vote) - Treatment Of Gastrointestinal Worms and Tapeworms In Cats - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from anuradha thakurIs your dog infected with parasites? Is your cat turning potbellied? Is your pet turning lethargic or suffering from diarrhea. Is your pet’s coat losing its sheen? If all these questions are plaguing you, you might want to show your pet to the veterinary as these could be the symptoms of ...
Views: 1153(1 vote) - Treatments for Diabetes: Discover Why Alternative Herbal Medicine is the Best Option - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Jose TalaveraSeveral herbs have strong insulin supporting effects and hypoglycemic properties. Their blood sugar lowering effects make them a good pre-meal supplement to increase glucose tolerance. With the application of research and development on naturally occurring plants in our environment, it is now ...
Views: 888(1 vote) - Using Essential Oils & Aromatherapy to Battle H1N1/Swine Flu - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Marge ClarkConcern continues over the possibility of contracting the H1N1 (Swine) Flu virus, particularly for those in the higher risk categories as determined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC): children, young adults, and pregnant women, as we move into the traditional flu season. Recently, a ...
Views: 3608(1 vote) - Vigrx plus and How VigRx plus works!! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from pepenx wayVigrx plus and How VigRx plus works!! the function of corpora cavernosa are increase of passion, adding of blood and cause a hard erection for a man and normally every man has it. however in the fact corpora cavernosa capacity will reduce naturally with age growth or old age so it is make will ...
Views: 2298(1 vote) - Want to Know How to Feel Better? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnWe tend to think of feeling angry as being caused by rude drivers, people we don't like, or 100 degree temperatures, and feeling good as being caused by kind people, successful projects, or ice cream cones. When we're working on our emotional intelligence we work on our self-talk and ...
Views: 4236(1 vote) - Ways to Pass a Kidney Stone - A Kidney Stones Alternative Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Joe BartonHow many ways are there to pass a kidney stone? Well, there are actually numerous ways to pass a kidney stone, however, doctors typically only recommend one way… water! Have you tried drinking plenty of water but your stubborn kidney stone(s) will not pass. You are not alone! In fact, ...
Views: 4878(1 vote) - We Are the Rainbow - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Eleyne-Mari Austen SharpIt seems that almost every culture has a story about the rainbow. Some Native American tribes believe the rainbow is the path that souls take on their way to heaven. The Christian bible portrays the rainbow as God's promise to Noah that He would never again send a flood to destroy the earth. ...
Views: 1749(1 vote) - What Can a Hair Analysis Reveal? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Tim DamgaardWhat Can A Hair Analysis Reveal? Do you have? • Headaches • Depression/Anxiety • Digestive Disturbances • Thyroid Imbalance • Allergies First of all, what is a hair analysis and why would you want one? Hair analysis is an invaluable screening tool which allows a correct program of ...
Views: 2774(4 votes) - What is Aromatherapy and Does it Work? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from sarah labdarSmell is the ability for us to perceive odors within our environment. An odor can revive a memory, give us a feeling, remind us of a person, place or thing, or even enhance our mood. This is why aromatherapy has been introduced as an alternative medicine to be used with or without other ...
Views: 1364(2 votes) - What kind of meditation do people with eating disorders need? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Dr. Irina WebsterThere are many kinds of meditation techniques available these days. How to choose which one is the best for a person with an eating disorder? Are any methods better than the others? Meditation is a practice of focusing your attention for some time on specific emotional states, mantras ...
Views: 1812(9 votes) - When is an Oil Spill a Good Thing? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Heather CarusoWith all of the commotion over the environmental impact of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, it is a wonder we don't start using alternative sources of oil. Perhaps these lessons bring us closer to using "greener" fuels. With discontentment comes change. We don't have to use oil that has a negative ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - Why Do Hemorrhoids Return? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Rudi SturleseFirstly it is important to understand what a hemmoroid is, then understand why they come back. A hemorrhoid is like a varicose vein, except that these veins are in the anus area. Pressure is exerted in the vein continuously until such time that the vein walls collapses, that's the ...
Views: 14626(3 votes) - Will The Specific Carbohydrate Diet Cure Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Karen AlisonThe Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) has helped thousands of people recover from bowel problems, including Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Celiac Disease. But will it cure your Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Cell science researcher, Elaine Gottschall MSc, popularized the SCD in her book, ...
Views: 1686(2 votes) - Women and Breast Cancer – Can you avoid it? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Mojka RenaudLet’s face it. Statistics for breast cancer in the U.S. are grim: one in eight women will develop breast cancer. That is over 180,000 women who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and 44,000 who will die of the disease. To ignore this fact is foolish. It’s death by choice! Test ...
Views: 1054(2 votes) - Yoga Benefits and Type - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from alley smithThe number of "types" of yoga is fairly large. A traditional physical and mental discipline originating in India, yoga has been practiced for centuries, and is a sequence of postures and positions, synchronized with your breathing, created to improve mind, body and soul. Ultimately, as you ...
Views: 964(3 votes) - Your Diet and Arthritis: Trigger Foods and Safe Choices - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyThe foods arthritis patients eat can play a key role in the management and reduction of pain. Some can reduce the symptoms, others can trigger painful attacks. The elimination of animal protein, nightshade vegetables, and dairy products has helped some people with arthritis. The results are not ...
Views: 1766(3 votes) - Abdominal Breathing: Fire Up Your Immune System - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Bob EllalYou’re in a convenience store, examining a can of Spam in one of the aisles. Suddenly a hooded man bursts through the door, pulls out a .45, and waves it in the cashier’s face demanding the contents of the cash register. You begin breathing shallowly, from the chest, as fear for you own life ...
Views: 3101(5 votes) - Are Superhuman Capabilities Only Exist In Movies ? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2010 from TKS Datuk Dr. Azam Zulkifli Al - Qadiri Zulkifli Al - QadiriEverybody is searching for ways to improve their life. It doesn’t matter who you are. While others refuse and do not bother to even give a glance look at the truth that was standing in front of their eyes all along. In the end when life become harder the make a lousy choice to end their ...
Views: 2633(4 votes) - Healing Miracles: How a Mother’s Love Helped Her Blind Son SEE - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Zeeva International aka Zeeva Natasha ZazhinneEveryone thinks once you’re blind, you’re blind. That’s it. A permanent condition. When I was blind, they told me it was forever. The doctors told me so. The Braille Institute told me so. They all said “Accept, adjust, and learn to live in the world as best you can.” I became blind due to ...
Views: 2866(4 votes) - ***Alternatives to Invasive Medicine - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDIf you are considering Alternative Medicine, then you may have been dissatisfied with the treatments or protocols that you have used before. • Maybe you question a diagnosis or treatment. • Maybe nobody knows what is causing your discomfort and you are looking for answers. • Possibly you ...
Views: 2706(3 votes) - Can You Cure Your Acid Reflux With an Apple? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Paul BrewerWe have always been taught that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. And this is very true for those people who are suffering from acid reflux. Acid reflux, also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD, is a condition wherein fluids from the stomach are regurgitated or refluxed back ...
Views: 971(3 votes) - Menstrual Problems & Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from genelia markWe all know what is good for us in terms of nutrition and women’s health has been well researched in the pharmaceutical industry but little real research has been conducted into natural ingredients that have been around for as long as the menstrual cycle. Common menstrual disorder includes ...
Views: 859(3 votes) - Preventing Flu and Colds, Without Shots - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Eileen SilvaAnnual Flu Shots For a number of years now, many people have rushed down to the doctor's office or a clinic, and gotten a flu shot annually to prevent the onset of the flu. While that tactic was not without some risk of exposure to illness or contamination, most people felt that the positive ...
Views: 1281(3 votes) - The Causes of Gout - Learning how to Cure Gout by Understanding the Cause - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Joe BartonHow do engineers fix something? By understanding the cause of the problem! In other words, if you understand the causes of gout, you will be better able to cure gout by avoiding those causes. In this article, you will learn the top causes of this painful form of arthritis and you will ...
Views: 1417(3 votes) - What's Hooking You? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Malika PremdeviColour Light Therapy is a holistic healing method that treats the whole spectrum of the human being from a mild headache to bringing in your soul blueprint. It uses a torch and different coloured quartz glass rods to release emotional, physical, mental and soul-level pain. It can be used to ...
Views: 1203(3 votes) - Alternatives - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Peter RadfordALTERNATIVE 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(2 votes) - Are You Dying To Change Your Life! - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaWe have to say, at first, the idea of GlycoNutrients seemed a little far fetched! Everywhere we looked online we saw all these success stories of people who had Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Diabetes, and even Cancer who claimed that by taking these miracles pills they were cured! They would ...
Views: 1566(2 votes) - Arthritis and bracelets - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Peter RoseArthritis is a generic name for any pain connected with a joint. It can have a variety of causes and can occur at any age. It can be due to a degeneration of the bones, and or the ligaments that connect them. This degeneration can be through wear and tear or due to an “organic” problem with the ...
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