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New to magnetic fields? Start here - By Dr. William Pawluk- Take Action When It Comes To Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2011 from malcolm ivinsonHave you found yourself to be little more than a passive participant in your medical care? If so, you are definitely not alone. One alternative that will make you an active participant is holistic medicine. Here are six aspects of the treatment. 1.Try yoga to overcome depression. If you ...
Views: 1316 - Are YOU addicted? Taking back control - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Roberta MittmanThere are six stages that a person typically passes through in order to make lasting changes that eliminate harmful habitual, obsessive, or addictive behavior. Before you think, "Harmful behavior? That doesn't apply to me," reflect for just another moment. Nicotine, prescription drugs, ...
Views: 1315 - All You Ever Wanted to Know About Healing - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Lisa RaphaelIt is truly inspiring to witness, through this and similar magazines and expos around the globe, how many diverse and exciting approaches there are to healing. Yet beyond the differences, the specialties, the variety of emphases on physical, emotional spiritual or general healing, there are ...
Views: 1313 - What Happens To Testosterone Levels With Age? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Harshad JethraEveryone would like to age gracefully such that the age is simply a number and adds to one’s charm. However in practice, this may sometimes cease to happen. In more cases than not, underlying reason for the same is the declining testosterone levels. Testosterone is the powerful hormone which ...
Views: 1312 - Stop Gum Disease With Home Remedies and Natural Cures - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from Calvin FredWhat Are the Causes of Gum Disease? Gum disease is triggered by bacterial infections that if you ignore and do not treat can cause damage to the bone and outcome in tooth loss. Plaque includes bacteria, which create toxins that irritate and harm the gums. Gums inflammation normally is a ...
Views: 1311 - The Functions Of The Heart - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Merry BattlesThe seat of love is the heart. How did man figure out that love is centered there? How do we know that love is generated from there and created from the strongest muscle in the body? We are told that the size of our fist is the size of our heart. Does size matter? Our hands are extensions of ...
Views: 1311 - ThetaHealing® as an adjunct to Healing Professions - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Susan BlissThetaHealing®: An Extraordinary Energy Healing Modality ThetaHealing® works for many challenges, be it emotional, physical or spiritual. The guided imagery that a practitioner uses to access the Theta brain wave is also taught to clients so they can help themselves. Even though the imagery ...
Views: 1310 - Acne Sufferers – Beware the Quick Fix Merchants - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Tony BurnellThere is no permanent quick fix for acne. Some can be cured quickly, for example in the case of breakouts caused by a food allergy - a change in diet could fix this quickly. But most acne is not caused by an allergy to food. It is caused by other factors or a combination of factors – hormone ...
Views: 1309(3 votes) - Health vs. the Health Care Crisis - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Camille LeonWe’ve all heard a great deal about the health care crisis over the past few years. However, no one seems to be talking about the real cause – our poor health and the lifestyle choices that force us into emergency rooms so that they are overwhelmed. According to the National Center for Health ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - Surprising New Heart Healthy Diet Recommendations - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumThe beautiful – and vexing - thing about science and medicine, is that we’re always making new discoveries. And with each new discovery, our understanding of health changes. For years we’ve been told to ditch saturated fats and replace them with healthy vegetable oils. It spawned a big shift ...
Views: 1308 - 5 Attitudes that Can Make You an Old, Fat Failure - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Roberta MittmanMore often than you may realize, a negative mindset makes the difference between achieving a goal--whether related to health, career, personal relationships, or any other area--and failing to reach it. What is mindset? It's your pattern of thought. Think of mindset as that little voice in ...
Views: 1307 - Boric Acid As An Effecitve And Inexpensive Candida Treament Option - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Matthew BredelOne of the most common conditions caused by an overgrowth of candida albicans is the vaginal yeast infection. The itching, burning, and irritation, not to mention its tendency to return again and again, make the yeast infection a serious problem. People who suffer from candida yeast infections ...
Views: 1307 - Reiki Restores Uterine Lining - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2019 from Dawn FlemingI have worked with clients from their 20s to 40s with many fertility challenges. Reiki works for a lot of these women. Recently I had a new client who had a different challenge to getting pregnant. She is in her mid-30s and very healthy. Her labs showed that everything should be working for her ...
Views: 1306 - Surprising Effects on Your Body When You Start Detoxification - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2017 from Harshad JethraYou might be surprised to realize that the body undergoes a series of reaction whenever one chooses to go for a detoxification process, and the effects are more prominent in the initial days as one chooses to make a start. This is because when one goes for a detox cleanse, the build of toxins ...
Views: 1306 - The Benefits of Essential Oils - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2019 from Kay FontanaWith the trend of going back the basics of nature, aromatherapy is becoming a popular alternative in the world of optimal wellness. In fact, more and more people are using essential oils to reduce inflammation, help them sleep, naturally heal cuts and scrapes, reduce anxiety and depression, and ...
Views: 1305(2 votes) - What Kinds Of Internal Body Cleansing Are There? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Mark AmentKeeping the internal organs clean and free of toxins is a key to radiant health. When the organs work well the rest of the body flourishes. There are 5 major types of internal body cleansing that anyone interested in vibrant health should know about. In alphabetical order they are: Colon ...
Views: 1305 - Your Strata Zone - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesYour skin is your largest organ and a part of your immune system, containing a variety of nerve endings, sensitive to your environment, providing an excellent barrier against viruses and pathogens, regulating body temperature (by dilating blood vessels for heat loss or constricting blood vessels ...
Views: 1305 - 5 Tips to End Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Janine GilardeIf you are struggling with emotional eating, you're not alone. I still catch myself doing it- just the other day I sat down in front of my computer and opened up a bag of Terra chips and started shoveling them in. I stopped myself before I ate the entire bag because I became aware of what I ...
Views: 1304 - For the Love of our Children - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Rose-Anne TurunenWe are the voice of our children and we need to take personal responsibility to find all potential solutions for their best health and well-being. When we embark on this wonderful journey of parenthood, there are so many questions and unknowns — when our children get born with special needs, ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - Are We Creating a Fat Society? What Does the Crystal Ball Say? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2015 from Zaheen NanjiThe American Heart Health Association recommends 9 teaspoons of sugar for men and 6 teaspoons of sugar for women, yet the average American and probably an average person in an urbanized society can ingest up to 22.7 teaspoons of sugar a day*. How is that possible? Looking at the rise in sugar ...
Views: 1302 - Prevent Tooth Decay in Children - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Tom GilmourPediatric dentists, Dr. Sheryl Radin, with over 25 years with a children’s dental practice, will admit that the majority of tooth decay they see can be prevented. Even if there are early signs of decay, many cases can be addressed with a minor procedure and halt the progression of any further ...
Views: 1301 - Using Acupuncture for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Bret EllingtonGo to your local bookstore and look in the aisle for health and fitness and you’ll find a plethora of books about to dieting and weight loss. Which system works the best? Which one is going to take the weight off? Which one will work best for you? Well, any diet should work if you follow one ...
Views: 1300(2 votes) - Ritual and Sacred Space in Healing - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Russ Reina, a firetender (Healing Arts)There was a routine I had at the beginning of each shift as a paramedic. It was to work with my partner to prepare the ambulance for our time in it. This included cleanliness along with making sure that each item was there that was supposed to be there, and where it was supposed to be. With a ...
Views: 1299 - The Most Important Minute and a Half of Your Month (Not Meant for Children) - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2014 from Michael MantellAlan and Donna Brauer wrote a very fascinating book, “Better, Safer Sexual Intimacy and Extended Orgasmic Response.” Here’s what they found and reported: • The average human orgasm (not lovemaking) lasts only ten seconds • The average frequency of sexual intercourse for most couples is once ...
Views: 1299 - Lasik Doctors- Important Guide For Lasik Complications - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Rohan RathoreA homeopath might wish to consult an ophthalmologist to reign out certain critical eye issues before going on for the treatment. But here one should remember that while treating homeopathic ally, we should not give much importance to the diagnosis name of the eye problem but its signs and ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - Build Strong Bones and Prevent Osteoporosis - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Priscilla SlagleDeveloping strong bones when we're young will literally help carry us into our senior years. Contrary to popular belief, proper bone health begins in childhood. Our bodies start building bones in infancy and this continues until about age 30. This process results in a steady accumulation ...
Views: 1297 - Corona Virus Update - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2020 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=corona-virus-update Last week I promised a Corona virus update and here it is…. I personally have been distancing myself from media and online news about the virus. Judging by how ...
Views: 1297 - Holistic Care for Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Brian DeanThe number of people that suffer from chronic pain has greatly increased over the past several years. In fact, there are so many that the medical industry has created a new type of doctor, the Pain Management Physician. All too many of the patients they see suffer from some illness where the ...
Views: 1296 - The Quiet Cure! - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2017 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-quiet-cure People these days are becoming more and more robot like and stressed, continual bombardment of noise may be to blame… 1. Silence relieves stress and tension. Noise ...
Views: 1295 - A Holistic Healing Through Thai Massage - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThai massage is one of the ancient healing arts practiced for centuries. It has long originated and developed for over 2500 years from the time of Buddha and has been performed by monks for hundreds of years in Southeast Asia. Thai massage was an element of indigenous Thai medicine and was ...
Views: 1294 - 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) - Holistic Health & Healing - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Sabina BrownsteinThe ability of the human body to maintain health and overcome illness is among nature’s most remarkable gifts, but sometimes it gets overwhelmed and help is needed. There are a multitude of healing systems out there so it can be confusing to find the ones that work best for you. We are ...
Views: 1294(2 votes) - The Healthy Uprising - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Michael MantellHere’s the choice we all have. We can either be a part of the 80% of Americans who don’t eat properly, sleep enough, make time for healthy relaxation, don’t spend quality and quantity time with friends and loved ones, and simply live in the illusion of health. This group is likely ill, ...
Views: 1294 - Your Balancing Act for a Wholesome Life - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangAre you a balancing artist? You may not realize it, but yes, you are! Much of your life is a balancing act… your checkbook, your family, even your meals. Before making any big decision in your life, you balance the possible pluses and minuses as the result of that decision. Right now, ...
Views: 1292 - Activate The Most Powerful Medicine - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Michael RosenbaumThere's a healing power right under our noses.If given the right stimulus and environment, the body can heal itself. In fact, after practicing medicine for over 3 decades, I've come to understand that this may be one of humankind's most powerful ally in fighting illness. Your body is designed ...
Views: 1289 - Reach for the Stars: Making Dreams a Reality in Human Services - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2014 from Bobby HarrisEarly in my career as a Case Manager for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, I had the privilege to play a part in turning someone's dream into a reality. The person, we will call Joe, was a huge fan of cooking shows, especially Emeril Lagasse. Each year Joe wanted to see ...
Views: 1289 - The Seven Deadly Sins of Chlorine - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Jenny HolidayChlorine is added to our water supplies and it is a highly dangerous and toxic chemical. In this article we have gathered seven conclusive reasons why Chlorine is worse than the seven deadly sins all put together. 1. Toxic Chlorine Gas Inhalation There is no getting around the fact that as ...
Views: 1288 - An Anti-inflammatory Lifestyle Saves Lives - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from Sandra MiniereIn 2004, Time Magazine featured an article, “The Secret Killer.” Today, the role inflammation plays in the disease process continues to be ignored by many, including the conventional medical community. I was forced to learn about this silent killer with a cancer diagnosis 15 years ago, and it is ...
Views: 1287 - Using New Media Strategies In Your Practice - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Kelly RobbinsWhat's the first thing people do when they even think they have a health issue? Studies show over 80% of the American population heads straight for the internet. This is a fact. Whether you or your office is referred by another physician or a friend of the patient, people go straight to the ...
Views: 1287 - THE ABC’S OF INSURANCE “ Complementary Health Series” hosted by Lester J. Robinson FICF.TOPICS: Show 16: Massage College and Ho - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2005 from Les RobinsonTOPICS: Show 16: Massage College and How insurance covers Complementary health. Flex Insurance Plans for Complementary and Alternative Health: Interview with Karen Caligiuri shares with viewers how insurance companies are now covering complementary and alternative health. Karen Caligiure ...
Views: 1286 - 5 Holiday Wellness Secrets: Energize Your Sprint to the New Year - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Roberta MittmanHave you slipped into the tired--pun intended--thinking that the last few weeks of the year must, inevitably, be the most exhausting and energy-draining of all? Don't beat yourself up if you have. It's true that what sets December apart are all the holiday commitments, visits, and special ...
Views: 1285 - Fermented Foods and Health - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Sharon KaneCurrently many of us are discovering that our diet creates an environment in our bodies for health or illness to thrive. We are learning that certain foods can stress and damage our digestive systems, and that in order to fully recover we may need to change not only our diet, but also our entire ...
Views: 1285(3 votes) - BUILDING SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Daniel ClementineATTENTION fellow Health Professionals, Be very, very careful. Right now you can choose to ignore this valuable information and nothing will change, or you can take a few minutes to read and learn how hundreds of Personal Trainers are turning their PT business into a successful Fitness ...
Views: 1284(2 votes) - For The Love of Voice and… Relationships!! - Vocal Science… - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2018 from Diana YampolskyWe fix not only voices, but we also mend broken hearts, wounded souls & spirits and… nevertheless, relationships! Why relationships, you my reader, may ask? The answer is, while the voice is getting healthier and thus stronger, the confidence of the sufferer also becomes stronger. A lot of ...
Views: 1284 - How Your Gut Health Affects Body Weight - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2019 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-your-gut-health-affects-body-weight This is not a trick! Weight Loss can be a very complex and frustrating situation for the average person. This is because: · ...
Views: 1284 - Stress - Can It Make Me Fat? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Marek DoyleBritain in 2008 is a society that is wrapped up in triple 'epidemics' of stress, obesity and chronic disease. None of these issues were considered a problem in society 100 years ago; unfortunately, whilst we are regularly bombarded with the status quo recommendations – don't get stressed, don't ...
Views: 1284(3 votes) - Anxiety and Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Elisabetta Reisttoday, I would like to talk about easy ways of meditation to lower anxiety and stress. In fact, there are simple ways to "block out" your mental state which causes you continuous stress. Just relax. The keyword for the exclusion of stress is really relaxation. Relaxation is not only intended for ...
Views: 1282 - Dealing With Type Two Diabetes - Three Tips - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Constantine GeorgeIt is quite obvious that diet is very important in managing type 2 diabetes or the risk of developing this dreaded illness. Most people think that reducing only the sugar in their diet is enough. What is not known is the stealth adverse effect of carbohydrates on circulating blood ...
Views: 1282 - Reiki Heals Brain Trauma - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2019 from Dawn FlemingIn the past, I never thought much about Reiki for brain trauma. Most of the traumas that I have used Reiki on were for car or bike accidents or bad falls, but they never involved the head. When my Reiki student Nancy contacted me to help her on January 5th she said that her fall occurred on ...
Views: 1281 - Vocal Science: Non-Surgical Voice Repair – Is It Just a Lisp... or Perhaps Something Else That’s Causing It? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2017 from Diana YampolskyNevertheless, over many years, we treated and cured a lot of people with all kinds of different speech and singing problems. Some of the voice/vocal disorders were straight forward, but some of them not so much; and I really had to figure out what the exact cause would be in order to correct ...
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