Alternative Health

226. Quick Tip for Runners Who Have Knee Pain By Karri Koivula
     Running with knees that hurt and are not getting better trough time is no fun, and being addicted to running doesn’t help either.Fortunately, pain isn’t always a definite sign of tissue damage; instead it can be protective pain that is coming from entities called myofascial trigger points.Pain from trigger points can feel like its coming from knee joint or patellae, while it’s actually coming from contraction knots in the quadriceps muscles.What makes things quite enigmatic is that these knots…



227. Osteopathic Manipulation Studay: An Interview with Dr. Miriam V. Mills By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     Recently, I had the unique privilege to interview Miriam V. Mills, (M.D., FAAP) from the Young People's Clinic in Tulsa, OK. Dr. Mills is credited for directing the landmark research project (at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine) on the study of Osteopathic manipulative treatment for ear infections in children. The study was first publicized in the MD (allopathic) literature and more recently in the Sept 2003 issue of the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medici…



228. Anxiety & Panic - Two Steps to Take Before the Healing Process Begins By Joanne King
     Anxiety sufferers are usually at a loose end after trying methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, Hypnosis, Sessions with psychologists, Meditation, Herbal Alternatives and probably the most popular of them all is Medications such as anti-depressants and Benzodiazepine's.Now I was no different to any other sufferer, I was pulling my hair out in the hopes of one of these alternatives would kick in and free me of this dreadful nightmare that I lived, day in and day out for years. Unable…



229. The Reverend Billy Graham on Hypnosis By Ron Eslinger
     The Reverend Billy Graham when asked his thoughts on hypnosis stated that hypnosis was neither good nor bad. Like most tools it depends on how it is used. The Pope in 1956, the British Medical Society in 1957 and the American Medical Association in 1958 endorsed hypnosis as a complementary tool in health care. Even with those endorsements many in our educated society (and some are physicians) still misunderstand and fear the natural nature of hypnosis. Linking it with hocus-pocus, witchcraft a…



230. T'ai Chi in the Information Age By Bill Douglas
     Most illness is caused by stress, making most absenteeism due to stress. In fact, aging is accelerated by stress. Studies show that change is stressful, even "good" change. So as we computer jockeys settle into the saddle of a new age of rapidly changing information, we need an edge that can help us stay healthy, sane, and vibrant, even as we are often at the very center of modern changes hurricane keeping up with new hardware and software.Ironically an ancient mind/body tools provides the pe…



231. What is Homeopathy? By Cori Young
     Homeopathy is a non-toxic system of medicine used to treat a wide variety of health concerns.It is based on the Law of Similars and potentization. Basically, the Law of Similars is the premise that because exposure to a given substance can cause specific symptoms in someone who is healthy, then that substance — given as a homeopathic remedy — will stimulate the body’s own curative powers to overcome similar symptoms during illness.A common example used to describe this effect is that of the pe…



232. Natural Doesn't Contain As Much Nature As It Used To By Dawn Worthy
     “Natural,” what does that mean? Within the confines of each of us is a place where we are all certain that we have an active, working and accurate definition of what the word “natural” means. In truth, the different ways that “natural” is qualified, quantified and cajoled has more to do with the perspective of the person using it than the context in which it is used.The average consumer sees the word “natural” as a panacea for all that is good and right in the world. To them something that …



233. Headaches/Migraine By Susun Weed
     “Oh, how densely packed your head is, my sweet,” sighs Grandmother Growth. “I'm afraid there's no room for new growth. If you could empty your mind, leave off worrying and planning for a while, and give in to the chaos and its random pleasures, just for a short time, I think you'd feel less pressure and your head would hurt less. The energy of your womb now circulates inside you and throbs in your head. Sit quietly; breathe out through the top of your head and imagine the breath falling gently…



234. A Better Hope for Alcohol & Drug Problems By Mark Barrus
     People with alcohol and drug problems have been done a disservice by being labeled "diseased." Although that viewpoint has helped caregivers become more compassionate, it has also given many people the mistaken belief that they cannot be helped.Dr. Larry Volz and his associates at The American Hypnosis Clinic believe that people who over-use alcohol and other drugs do so for reasons such as having a reward system or for escape and comfort from stress. Everyone is different - but in most case…



235. How to Beat the Winter Blues By Dr. Joseph Mercola
     Those who revel in the winter season delight in visions of family-filled holidays, ice skating and snowball fights as soon as the weather starts to turn cold. But for those who suffer from the winter blues, the winter season brings with it a promise of long, dark weeks, dreary skies and weather that keeps you indoors.Simply existing in a season with so many dark, cloudy days -- this is particularly true in certain U.S. regions like the Midwest, the Northwest and the Northeast -- is enough to b…



236. Fight Cancer With Broccoli Sprouts By Jeannie Crabtree
     Mom was right to insist on us eating our vegetables. She knew they built health and gave us the minerals we need. Now scientists have found that we can eat foods to help us both prevent cancer and fight cancer.Take Broccoli sprouts. Broccoli sprouts are rich in a compound that provides significant protection against breast cancer and colon cancer. The compound is called sulforaphane glucosinalate.Sprouts grown from certain types of broccoli seeds contain up to 50 times more of this compound th…



237. Treating Arthritis- Naturally By Lama Kalla
     There are actually three common types of arthritis. These are Osteoarthritis which is the most common, affecting around 16 million Americans with an average age of 45. It usually will attack weight bearing joints like knees, hips, and ankles but has been found in the fingers, neck and spine. Each of our joints is cushioned by cartilage, a very dense, sponge-like substance. Osteoarthritis attacks that cartilage and gradually wears it down.Another type of arthritis is Rheumatoid Arthritis. Extr…



238. A Rose is Not Just a Rose By Samantha Stevens
     The rose is perhaps one of the most powerful symbols in the metaphysical world. It is also one of the most accessible tools that can be used for everyday magic. The gift of a rose is also one of the simplest ways to say, "I love you" without too much hocus-pocus. The thorns on its stems represent the "prick" of love and the overcoming of obstacles to achieve your desires. It is the pinnacle of metaphorical purity and symbolizes completion and perfection.The element associated with the rose is …



239. Using Pain To Institute Change In Your Life! By Ken Dennis
     Why do you do something that harms you? Why do you do something that has an overall negative effect in your life? Why do you do something that will make you unhappy later?The answers to those questions are not easy. When you are overeating, or eating unhealthy foods you are happy and content during the time that you are eating them. You know that you shouldn't have them, but eat them anyway. The reason for this is the positive effect eating gives you at that very moment, is far less painful th…



240. Constipation and Natural Remedies By Rudy Silva
     There are two types of constipation, organic and functional. Organic constipation is a result of some physical change, obstruction, or distortion in your colon. This type of constipation needs immediate attention from a doctor. We do not cover constipation that occurs from these reasons.Functional constipation is a result of not following a proper diet, drinking the proper fluids, having good emotional health, and not having the proper lifestyle that promotes good movement of digested foods…



241. Drought Conditions By Heidi Whitaker
     I moved from the Midwestern U.S. to the high desert mountains of Utah. There I was introduced to an invention called a sprinkling system. Fancy sprinklers were on timers. Some less fortunate folks had to go out everyday and turn their sprinklers on and off. My yard growing up had always been watered by the sky so this whole sprinkler business seemed rather unnatural to me. It seemed more reasonable to plant native grasses and let the sky water them.Because of a world opened up to me by the in…



242. Pain Relief: Is There an Alternative? By Louise Roach
     Do you rely on Vioxx, Celebrex or Aleve (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs) to ease pain? If you suffer from inflammatory arthritis or pain due to injuries, you probably are familiar with one of these drugs. No doubt you have also heard recent reports linking some NSAIDs with an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. Belonging to a class called Cox-2 inhibitors, the drugs in question work by reducing inflammation and pain, while having a minimal effect on stomach bleeding a…



243. Garlic – My Favorite Healing Herb By Lee Dobbins
     Garlic is a wonderful healing herb and, unlike many of the other herbs, it tastes great and can be incorporated into a variety of meals. Garlic has been used for over 5000 years as a healing herb and has strong antibacterial, and antiviral properties. But it’s health benefits extend well beyond it’s infection fighting properties. It is also reputed to help lower cholesterol and blood pressure as well as help protect against heart disease and stroke.And the benefits of garlic don't stop there…



244. Benefits of Alternative Medicine By Ruby Boyd
     With the growing number of people being affected by newly discovered chronic degenerative diseases such as AIDS and chronic fatigue syndrome, Are you worried or wondering....Is it possible to maintain good health?What your body needs to function properly?Why conventional medicine is becoming more complicated and costly and in some cases simply ineffective?A growing number of people are turning to alternative medicine and natural healing--simple, traditional low-tech methods of preventing i…



245. What Is Reflexology? By D.S. Braun
     For the Reflexologist, the feet are a microcosm of the human body and every organ and body part is represented in the feet. Where there are two organs in the body they will be represented on both feet, e.g. lungs and kidney and where there is only one organ, this will be represented on one foot, e.g. the liver will be on the right foot while the heart will be on the left. Where the organ or body part is reflected in the feet, this is called the "organ" reflex, e.g. the heart reflex.The right f…



246. The Truth About Smokers "Pleasure Paradox" By Neil Stelling
     Smokers love excuses. Nothing makes them happier than, 'I can't quit because…'. They really believe their own excuses.But all these excuses are cop-outs. There's no reason to smoke. Smoking doesn't have any redeeming benefits. It's 100% harmful, poison.But many smokers don't want to hear that. In fact, they already know it's poison. They just haven't yet discovered how to quit. Reading the truth, in a non-aggressive, non- threatening way, helps to get started on the quit smoking path.So the ex…



247. Top 3 Reasons Why You Suffer From Pain In The Back Of The Knee By Marc David
     Pain behind the knee is something many of us have or might experience if we play sports that involve bending at the knees, running, tennis, or any activity that puts strain on the area.Here are some things you need to keep in mind if you ever experience such pain behind the knee:1. Possible ArthritisThis is one of the most common causes of pain in the knee. In fact, if you are over the age of 65 one in two of you have arthritis with the knee been one of the most common joints involved.The pain…



248. Seeking Noninvasive Treatment for High Blood Pressure? By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     Suffering from high blood pressure and looking for an alternative way to reduce your blood pressure without drugs and invasive treatment? A new medical mechanism is seemingly revolutionizing breathing techniques and has been clinically proven to lower blood pressure.According to a clinical overview by Doctors William Elliott, Joseph Izzo, and Henry Black, a new blood-pressure reducing device called RESPeRATE(R) (by InterCure, Inc.), comprised of a "...control box (about the size of a paperback…



249. Alternative Treatments For Arthritis Pain Relief By Priya Shah
     Natural, herbal remedies can help arthritis sufferers who have tried traditional pain medications without success. Many natural remedies and supplements have been found to actually reduce cartilage deterioration and even rebuild a patient's lost cartilage.Many people are also seeking natural remedies because of the increasing cost of prescription medication. Conventional over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, can be very helpful in decreasing joint pain, but they…



250. You Don’t Have to Live With Stiff Neck Pain By Dr. Joseph J. Berke, Ph.D.
     Getting quality sleep has, for many, become an elusive goal in the modern day. We work longer hours, take less time off, and try to overcompensate by micromanaging what little free time is available to in order to enjoy all facets of our lives. More and more of us are becoming aware that we are fatigued, and this is further exaggerated by the countless advertisements and commercials that discuss the number of Americans who are not getting good sleep. Many of us wake up daily with sore muscl…



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