Alternative Health

551. Herbology By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     Herbology is one of the oldest healthcare sciences known to mankind. In fact, hebology is the utilization of herbs for various therapies, remedies, spices, aromas or medicinal purposes.Derived from plants, herbs are used for their medicine, aroma and spice in herbology. Herb plants produce and comprise a mariyad of chemical substances that interact with our bodies. Herbology allows natural plants and herbs to act as nutrients to empower our organs and tissues to regain normal functionability.C…



552. Colloidal Silver - Time For a Comeback? By Levi Bloom
     I'm sure you know what it's like to be sick. Stuffy head, running nose, sore throat, coughing, fever, and maybe even vomiting. It really sucks. And with the overuse of prescription antibiotics, you can't be sure if they will even help next time around.So it's time now to test out some alternative medicine that was actually used commonly before 1938. This product is colloidal silver, which is simply silver particles suspended in purified water. Silver was pretty popular back in the early 1…



553. Joint Pain and Back Pain Discussed - Home Remedies, Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions By Dr Rav Davis
     Joint pain is a common symptom with many possible causes.There are many possible causes of joint pain. The causes can be divided into categories:wear-and-tear, such as from overuse, injury, or osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, or joint inflammation, conditions that affect metabolism, such as gout and pseudo gout.These conditions result from materials being deposited into the joints, infections of the joint, sometimes called septic arthritis. autoimmune disor…



554. Roundworm and Parasitic Infections By Douglas Cowan, Psy.D.
     A parasite is an organism that lives off, and generally within, a host body. This can include your body, or the body of an animal, like your pet. Parasites live off of the "life" of another body, feeding on the nutrients, cells, and organs, of the host. They can reproduce by the thousands, depositing thousands of eggs, or simply replicating by cell division, within the host's tissues and cells. Estimates are that up to 85% of the human population is infected with parasites, and up to 50% of pe…



555. Aromatherapy – Part III: Esoteric & Spiritual applications By Danny Siegenthaler
     The Way Essential Oils Effect the Etheric Body or Psycho-spiritual LevelThe historical use of aromatic oils and resins goes back many thousands of years in human history and traverses many cultures and civilizations on our planet.In China, incense was burned to purify the atmosphere and rid the environment of evil spirits, in India, incense was and is used in all temples of all persuasions to sanctify the devotions; in Mexico, incenses were used in rituals to induce trance-like states in the p…



556. The Raindrop Technique Massage By Emma Sanford
     Raindrop Technique is a procedure for applying therapeutic grade essential oils to the feet, back and spine. It is a form of aromatherapy. Raindrop icorporates certain Native American concepts, including a special form of massage called "feather stroking" which is simular to a massage technique called "effeurage".Another aspect of Raindrop is "Vita Flex," a therapeutic maneuver adapted from Oriental acupuncture, acupressure and reflexology. The term "Vita Flex," meaning "vitality through the r…



557. Convincing Sceptics Of the Efficacy Of Complementary Medicine By Jane Thurnell-Read
     'You don't really believe these bizarre techniques work, do you?' This or other similar often less polite comments are common responses when we try to convince our more sceptical and scientific friends and acquaintances about the power and efficacy of our favourite alternative and complementary therapies. Many of us are left floundering in the face of the superiority of their total conviction in their rightness. Over the years I have developed several different approaches to the sceptic. I do …



558. Is "Silver Water" - Colloidal Silver - for You? By Russ Miles
     When - through the great LDN support group - I finally found an MD/ND who would write me a prescription for Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN), I informed him I was drinking at least a couple of quarts of Colloidal Silver water each day. The well meaning doctor admitted he was not familiar with this approach to MS but said that he was concerned with the "Heavy metal” aspect. Perhaps, I misunderstood? On what I thought was his informed advice, I quit drinking my "Silver Water."I believe that everything …



559. Aromatherapy - Essential Oils for Physical and Psychological Well-being By Tim Semones
     What is Aromatherapy?It is the practice of using volatile plant oils (and essential oils) for physical and psychological well-being.Before I get started take note that fragrance oils (fragrances) are not essential oils. This is because they contain unnatural chemicals and do not provide therapeutic benefits like essential oils.Essential oils are the pure "essence" of a plant and when used properly will provide both psychological and physical benefits. There are many essential oils. Absolutes, …



560. Green Tea for Health: Your Heart Will Thank You By Stacy Tabb
     I began drinking green tea about five years ago after I had my cholesterol checked. I am not overweight and do not eat a lot of saturated and trans fats, but my LDL cholesterol was a little on the high side, according to my doctor. I began reading up on ways to lower my cholesterol and found a lot of information pointing to green tea as a remedy.After learning about the benificial properties of green tea, I started drinking two cups before and after work every day with a little bit of honey fo…



561. Improving Your Health with a Steam Shower By Shelley Murphy
     The evolution of bathroom design has taken on a new dimension with all technological advances in both bath and shower innovations. Not until the last decade daily showers were a quick means of cleansing the body, spending mere minutes in the shower feeling more like a chore rather than an enjoyable and relaxing experience.According to health and wellness experts finding comfort in the shower by taking the time to unwind and relieve the body and mind of everyday stresses allows the body to repl…



562. Treating Arthritis - Naturally By Gerard Art
     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. Extre…



563. Acid Reflux and Heartburn Natural Remedies Part I By Rudy Silva
     Here is a list of natural remedies that you can use when you have acid reflux or heartburn. No need to use antacids, which have unwanted side effects and contain aluminum, which has been associated with senility and Alzheimer’s disease.Anise, peppermint, and lavenderHere’s a tea that you can make to help you with acid reflux or heartburn. It will help you reduce the amount of acid you have in your stomach. Mix together equal amounts of aniseed, peppermint and lavender. Make an infusion o…



564. Alternative Medicine & Herbal Preparations By Danna Schneider
     Alternative medicine is gaining more attention every day. The idea that one can heal their body, prevent physical symptoms and even treat them - naturally - is very appealing. It is especially appealing in the wake of some alarming findings on popular prescription medications which resulted in them being pulled from shelves due to health hazards.While one should still approach alternative medicine with caution and thorough research, natural cures, remedies and herbal preparations still shoul…



565. How to Treat Your Liver Right By Rudy Silva
     The liver has many functions, but the one I will concentrate on is its ability to neutralize toxins we eat. The liver is responsible for making sure that nutrients reach your cells and blood is free of toxins and pathogens. It does this by moving these contaminates out through your 5 channels of elimination - kidneys, lungs, colon, lymphatic system, and skin.Of course, when these 5 channels become toxic, sluggish, or blocked, the liver itself becomes toxic and sluggish. This causes the liver t…



566. Body Calling: All Natural Cures By Gina Bucci
     Natural remedies can heal and have been around for centuries. They are affodable cost wise: vitamins, minerals, calcium supplements, digestive enzymes and essential oils. In the 1970's vitamins, minerals and natural enzymes were considered a cure for the fatal and terminal inherited disease Cystic Fibrosis. This research and discovery took the lifespan of 5 Year Old children into 30 years of age and some now into 60 years of age! The quality of life was dramatically increased 25 to 50 years…



567. Treatment Options for Hand and Foot Eczema By Mike Long
     There are many kinds of eczema, and too few people who can tell you how to cure them. Scientists are trying get a better handle on the causes of such eczema as hand and foot eczema, but they may still have years to go before they find a tested and sound way to prevent the condition.In the meantime, your best bet is to follow the latest advice that health experts offer on the problem.To get relief from hand and foot eczema and other forms of the condition, it is important to make key lifestyle…



568. Health Improvements for Your Family By Dawn Breeze-George
     Your husband always seems tired. Your son is always hungry. And your daughter? Well, she goes through enough hair products to try to make her hair look healthier, that you're sure all the chemicals she's using are going to make her go bald. So, what if there was a way you could increase your husband's metabolism, decrease your son's hunger, and give your daughter really healthy hair instead of hair that just looks healthy? And what if all that could be done from the juice of just one plant's f…



569. Sleep And Massage Therapy By Nikos Linardakis
     Hands-On Therapy for Peaceful SleepOne alternative medicine approach is a perfect option for relaxing your tension and allowing you to sink into deep, restful sleep: massage therapy.If you are comfortable with someone touching your body, a therapeutic massage is a wonderful sleep aid. In simple terms, massage therapy turns OFF the sympathetic nervous system, and turns ON the parasympathetic system. Thus, it relaxes the body and relieves neuromuscular problems.I (Dr. Nikos) recently tried this …



570. Tea Tree Oil By Ric Wiley
     Tea Tree Oil is one of the most useful products in nature. It has been used by some Aboriginal People in Australia for many centuries as one of their most useful medicines. Tea Tree oil is derived from Melaleuca Alternifloria which is a narrow-leafed paper bark tree that is native to certain parts of Australia. Some people think that it is called the Tea Tree because Captain Cook, who sailed from England in the 17th Century, used the leaves to make a tea from when they first voyaged to Austral…



571. The Different Root End Infections, Root Canal Infections Affect The Body By George Meinig
     The three main root end tooth infections are called granulomas,cysts and condensing osteitis. Granulomas and cysts, though they appear to be quite similar, have distinctly different characteristics.Fistulas are channels that carry pus from the infection area to the outside of the face or mouth. They help the body drain away excessive amounts of pus.Condensing osteitis is rarely mentioned as a root end infection process, but Dr. Price found its presense to be accompanied by some very specific…



572. The Aromatherapy Home Medicine Chest – Part I: The Essential Oils By Misty Cech
     Here we will have a brief look at ten essential oils considered by some to comprise the ‘basic home care kit’. While by no means exhaustive, this list will go a long way to providing effective (and often pleasant!) treatments for you and your family for things like cuts and scrapes, sunburn, digestive troubles, stress related conditions and more. In the second article, we will cover specific applications and uses of each oil.Oil #1: Lavender Lavender has often been called the ‘medicine chest i…



573. My Throat's Too Big By Tyler Brooker
     When we are young, adenoids are a major part of the immune system. They are invariably found on the walls and roof at the back of the throat, just behind the uvula. Adenoids are responsible for trapping viruses that are inhaled, and producing antibodies to prevent them. The problem comes when they inflame and become to large. The problems related to enlarged adenoids are not common in adults, as they shrink over time as the function decreases, as we have already produced the antibodies necessa…



574. The History of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy as a Powerful Healing Tool for the Benefit of Mankind By Alan Crisp
     Hypnosis in ancient timesThe use of hypnosis as a therapeutic tool is as old as man himself. As far as can be traced back through time, we can find records of hypnosis being used to heal and to make change. Hypnosis has been used under many different names down through the centuries and the use of hypnosis for healing can be traced back to around 3000 BC in Egypt. Both the new and old testaments of the Bible speak of what could be deemed to be hypnosis, and the ancient Greeks and Romans had sl…



575. Wild Medicine and Tansy Cakes By Simon Mitchell
     It started with the Tansy cakes. I had to ask myself 'Why would anyone eat anything so utterly disgusting in taste'? Chrysanthemum Vulgare is a common perennial in the British Isles and the name Tansy is said to be derived from the Greek 'athansia', meaning 'immortal'. Reasons suggested for this include the fact that the dried flower lasts forever or that it has a medicinal quality contributing to long life. Looking back to Greek literature, Tansy was given by the Gods to Ganymede to make him …



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