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I was quite surprised when I began searching for research on Tai Chi’s benefits for diabetes . . . it was very difficult to come by. Because on its face, Tai Chi seems to possibly offer many benefits to someone with diabetes. Tai Chi is known to stimulate microcirculation in practitioners, and ... Views: 3130
To stop face picking the first thing that you need to address is your issues with perfectionism when trying to stop picking. When You think to stop face picking you think of picking acne or compulsive pimple popping. Sometimes you start face picking at stuff that is not noticeable or is not ... Views: 3130
One day, at my holistic health center in Hawaii, I had embarked on a mission to produce homeopathic samples of selected electromagnetic frequencies within the sound frequency spectrum (20 to 20,000 Hz). These frequencies are used not only in sound healing, but also in electromagnetic healing, ... Views: 3128
When some people reach adulthood they are not satisfied with their current height. There are even some who are so disgusted with being short that they go to extreme measures and swallow all kinds of pills hoping to increase their height. Some even take human growth hormone injections and hope ... Views: 3123
In 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: 3118
Cupping or fire-cupping is an excellent therapeutic tool, that is extremely effective for pain relief. Placing the cups over injured areas can stimulate circulation, detoxify the body and create myofascial relief. If you suffer from chronic back pain, fibromyalgia or just want to improve your ... Views: 3111
What happens when you've gone through all the recommended fertility testing and treatment but instead of getting pregnant you receive the puzzling diagnosis of "unexplained infertility"? What if the fertility specialist or clinic tells you that there’s nothing more they can do for you but you’re ... Views: 3104
You’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: 3097
The sounds that are produced by chimes are very soothing and meditative, producing relaxation. Chimes have a long and varied history and have been around for centuries and used in all cultures.
By using chimes, you can achieve a perfect balance which brings in more positive energy flow. ... Views: 3095
It can be quite embarrassing to have these concerns, especially when it's your partner that keeps telling you that you are loose. You are tired of feeling like tearing your hair out or simply feel like screaming. There are times when you feel so uncomfortable that you just don't want to become ... Views: 3094
It was 1978, not long before I became interested in alternative healing techniques. One day, my 5-year-old daughter, Rachel, had a stomach ache and was lying down on the couch. I had worked in an emergency room and felt this was not a serious condition; nevertheless, of course, I didn't want ... Views: 3094
Blame 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: 3092
Homeopathic remedies are great healers, but even the best selected remedy may not work, or may cause a condition to worsen. There are a few key reasons why an indicated remedy doesn’t work. This article will explore those common reasons.
1. Factors that Derange Health
This reason is the ... Views: 3092
"You do not need antibiotics to cure UTI!" state many urinary infection alternative experts. In fact, most natural health doctors and UTI experts say that antibiotics can do more harm than good for this type of infection.
If you are reading this right now, I am guessing that you have ... Views: 3089
Steam inhalation therapy opens up congested sinuses and lung passageways, allowing you to breathe easier, discharge mucus and faster healing. It is helpful in relieving congestion from a variety of respiratory and sinus conditions; such as, allergies, bronchitis, common cold and sinus ... Views: 3087
When we first started trying to get to the bottom of my son’s health issues, one of the things we were told by his specialist is that he had a “leaky gut”. Wikipedia describes a leaky gut as “intestinal or bowel hyperpermeability”.
That just sounds painful, doesn’t it?
As I understand it, ... Views: 3084
Many natural remedies are effective in controlling secretion of thyroid hormone and also relieving effects of hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is less common compared to hypothyroidism but its effects on health are equally serious and can be fatal. Stimulated thyroid gland causes more digestion ... Views: 3084
You should have known the importance of exercises if you're trying for ways that to grow taller naturally. It is also terribly necessary to adopt grow taller exercises which target the components of your body that have the potential to grow. You should also fastidiously adopt these exercises. ... Views: 3079
Ask Dr. Z - Why Sugar is Terrible for Your Immune System and Your Life - Dr. Z's Self Evaluation
Content:
Quotes for your life
I get letters
Sugar and Your Immune Function
What to do - There is Life Without Sugar - even during Halloween and Thanksgiving
If you cannot come ... Views: 3078
Traditional Chinese medicine includes acupuncture and the use of Chinese
herbs formulated specifically or your condition.
For 5000 years, gynecology related conditions have been effectively treated with the use of TCM. Western medicine as were know it has only been in existence for ... Views: 3076
Summertime brings about quite a few problems in kids; however not many appear as threatening (but are generally harmless) as nosebleeds. It is a common sight for a busy pediatrician to be confronted with panicky parents carrying a bloodstained handkerchief and a crying child.
The good ... Views: 3067
Depression is a real illness which affects so many people. In fact, many people will, at some stage in their life feel the effects of some form of depression. Current statistics reveal that about 1 in 5 people will suffer from depression at some point in their lives.
Depression usually occurs ... Views: 3057
Men who suffer from a lowered libido, decrease in energy, or any of the other symptoms commonly associated with low levels of testosterone often wonder if there are home remedies or lifestyle changes that can elevate their testosterone count. Whether fueled by convenience, a distrust/dislike of ... Views: 3034
Grief is an emotion that can lodge in the body tissues and the spirit. Although we usually think of grief as having to do with loss of a loved one or something highly valued like a job, grief can take less recognizable forms. Some common underlying sources of grief are mourning of one's own lost ... Views: 3033
Relieving Anxiety with Brainwave Entrainment
Many of us have heard of brainwave entrainment and we are also familiar with anxiety. You may be wondering how the two are related. According to clinical studies, brainwave entrainment seems to help reduce the symptoms of anxiety. It is also known ... Views: 3032
Ask Dr. Z - PharmaGaba-Pro by Thorne Research for Stress, Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression
Content:
Quotes for Your Life
I get letters
Dr. Z's comments
PharmaGaba-Pro - NEW from Thorne Research
PharmaGaba-Pro - useful for Stress, Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression...
... Views: 3027
Get rid of urinary tract infection and save money! What? That sounds ridiculous! Because…
It pays to be in the medical and pharmaceutical business! Money magazines agree that the medical business is the next monopoly of the 21st century. And this makes sense considering health insurance is ... Views: 3026
In today’s fast paced society most people tend to disregard health until they run into trouble. What is not realized is the fact that some very simple precautions can make a huge difference in their health and subsequent quality of life. The old saying 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away' has ... Views: 3024
Stress comes in many and varied forms, mostly unsuspected by most of us. We are generally aware of the emotional stress that can be caused by such upsets as losing a close friend or relative, but how many realize that allergies and sensitivities also cause huge and often unrecognized stress ... Views: 3024
Impetigo is a highly contagious skin infection which can cause sores and blisters on the hands and face of a person. It is caused by staphylococci which is a kind of bacteria and is also caused by streptococci germs. There are basically two types of impetigo, one is bullous and other is non ... Views: 3015
Most people associate arthritis with old age and it is true that people are
affected more as they grow older. But, actually, arthritis can affect anyone
from very young children right up to the very old.
Osteoarthritis is the type of arthritis, which most commonly affects older
people. It ... Views: 3008
The following may come as a surprise to most people, including most medical doctors.
Unsuspected brain allergies are the cause of most mental disease or problems!
This fact was illuminated for me by Dr Marshall Mandell in the early 80’s. He appeared on the Phil Donahue show, and had ... Views: 3004
This story recounts a successful journey from illness to health using Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET). These techniques are non-invasive, drug free, and natural solutions to eliminate allergies of all types and intensities. Muscle testing procedures are used first to diagnose ... Views: 2997
Almost like a cult following, doctors are reaching into their white coat pockets and writing for proton pump inhibitors. Those are the medications like Prilosec, Nexium, Aciphex, and Prevacid prescribed for gastroesophageal reflux or GERD.
Often gastroenterologists tell my patients they have ... Views: 2997
Ask Dr. Z - Help for Acne - The Candida Yeast Antibiotics Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) Connection
Content:
Quotes for your life
I get letters - a son with terrible ACNE
What is Candida Yeast?
Candida Yeast and antibiotics
Candida Yeast Supplements of the Month
Dr. Z's ... Views: 2996
Ask Dr. Z - The next Flu Season - What You can do NOW - Flu Nosode, Pleo Not, Pleo Quent, Pleo San Strep Homeopathy can help
Content:
Quotes for Your Life
I get letters
Help during Fall and Winter for Colds and Flu's
Flu Nosode Drops
Pleo Not Drops
Pleo Quent Drops
Pleo San ... Views: 2985
The weakness of erection during sex can occur when the two small arteries do not receive the flow of blood from the heart and aorta. The weakness in erection is the lining of blood vessels too weak to reach the penis.
Although Viagra is the first name that comes to mind as a treatment for ... Views: 2984
You are feeling down and lonely, so you get up at night and raid the fridge.
You don't grab celery and carrot sticks. Are you kidding? Most likely, you'll dive into the chocolate cake or the family sized container of rocky road ice cream or maybe you'll finish off the cheesecake.
There's a ... Views: 2981
Also known as strep throat is a condition that can easily be treated at home. Here are some of the most common strep throat remedies that can easily be done and without costing you a fortune.
Sore throat happens when there is an inflammation at the back of the throat or on the pharynx. This ... Views: 2981
Repeated seizures or fits caused due to nervous disorder is known as epilepsy. There are certain factors which can cause epilepsy such as circulatory disorders, heredity influences, injury or shock to the brain, strained nervous condition and damage of brain cells. Some of the common symptoms of ... Views: 2980
Each time we seek for a recommendation in relation to something, many of us use cyberspace sources (articles and websites) to consider our ideal solutions. Consider individual sleeping positions. If you perform a search using a popular search engine using keywords “optimal sleeping postures” or ... Views: 2978
Daily, I take my vitamin B’s, vitamin C, but vitamin D?
A couple of years ago a routine blood test showed that I had very low levels of vitamin D. You know, that vitamin that is produced automatically in our bodies when we are in the sunlight? Having lived in sunny California for over a ... Views: 2975
Any image conscious person understands that dull looking hair negatively affects his personality. In addition, it is well known that hair is an important part of an individual's appearance because it is the most gorgeous and alluring part of the personality and having perfectly shining hair is ... Views: 2973
Phototherapy for eczema is an alternative treatment that you may feel tempted to pursue. You may already find yourself desperately looking for a solution as it is hard to control your severe itching. However, be aware that while there are benefits to phototherapy for eczema cases, there are also ... Views: 2956
Oxygen - The “Missing Link”
Your Personal Portable Oxygen Bar
Content:
Oxygen/O2 - The "Missing Link"
Your brain is in charge of every aspect of your being
Why do you need more oxygen NOW?
Is oxygen essential for brain activity
Other Oxygen Benefits?
... Views: 2948
Introduction:
Intestines characterized by abdominal pain and fresh blood in the bowels. Surely, this is a depressing state for many patients. This condition will not kill the patients but the illness causes great distress to the patients and their life becomes miserable. Many people tend to ... Views: 2948
Have you ever wished you were just a little taller? Have you ever felt envious of someone that was taller than you? Have you ever wondered if it were possible to grow taller fast? These are some of the questions that many people have when they are on the short side of life, but have no fear ... Views: 2945
Horney 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: 2944
MS-Multiple Sclerosis Treatment with Alternative Medicine:
Medical Intuition & Energy Healing
Montel Williams called it an insidious disease. Richard Pryor passed away with it's complications, and Michael Wellford, when diagnosed, just said "I'm NOT having it!"
Multiple Sclerosis ... Views: 2944
Prescribed drugs are often the solution for most people when they've got any kind of illness. Even though most people have been doing this for a very long time now, the truth is that the medicine you get from a druggist is basically guaranteed to be filled up with several chemical compounds that ... Views: 2943