Alternative Health

576. Teaching the Body Health By Amy Biddle
     Most of us grew up believing what scientists believed. We “knew” that a cell’s nucleus contained its DNA, that DNA contains genetic material, and that the nucleus of a cell therefore functioned as its brain. We believed that the genetics coded into these cellular “brains” determined our physical characteristics, our health, and even our personalities.Former medical school professor and Stanford biology researcher Bruce Lipton used to believe that, too. Then, his study and research showed him t…



577. Disabilities Stuttering By Steve Hill
     There are many types of disablity. Would people class stuttering as a disability?I think most people would probably say no, however I disagree. People who stutter have to struggle their way through life at times. I am somebody who had a stutter for eighteen years. I am going to now explain one of the situations that I found difficult and how my mind or what I would call my demons would be saying to me.This is when trying to meet and approach people of the opposite sex. Lets say I am in a bar …



578. What is Reiki, Benefits of Reiki, Healing Sessions, Herbs that Heal By Roberta Barnes
     In Japan, in the early 1920s, Mikao Usui developed Reiki-ho (Reiki method) as “the way to make mind and body healthy on the basis of Universal Reiki”.* Reiki is the vibration of love and harmony of universal energy. Reiki-ho is not only a wonderful “healing technique”, but also “an effective way to raise spirituality and to create a positive life”. Reiki brings all within and around the body into balance, surrounding with harmony, and thus healing the mind, body, and spirit. I have had s…



579. Honey! Natural Treatment for Gum Disease By Tom Cornwell
     There is quite a bit of talk going on about the antimicrobial properties of the sweetener, Xylitol, which is a product manufactured from cornstalks. The dental hygienist community (discussion groups) is where I am seeing most of this and my understanding is that it is a pretty good product as a sweetener and good for your teeth and gums. Something made me think, however, about going more natural and 'honey' came to mind. I wondered about the antimicrobial properties of this natural and heal…



580. Pros and Cons of Isopropyl Alcohol By Nur Syahid
     Recently, the term “isopropyl alcohol” has been liken to poisonous snakes and ferocious beasts, what exactly is isopropyl alcohol? Where is it used? What are its characteristics? Is it dangerous? Perhaps too many reports have caused public panic, and therefore, direct associations with isopropyl alcohol have been made, such as with the aromatherapy bottle, and controversies arises; such reports have led to over-generalized and inadequate knowledge of isopropyl alcohol, knowing some aspects but…



581. Everything Old Is New Again: Rebuilding Your Vision By Tyler Sorensen
     Glasses, contacts, or surgery. These are the usual choices offered to those of us with bad vision. Orlin Sorensen, though, needed an alternative. A commercial airline pilot who found himself in jeopardy of being downsized after the 9/11 tragedies, Sorensen decided to go for broke and pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a Navy fighter pilot. The only catch was that Navy fighter candidates were required to have near-perfect, uncorrected vision -- no surgery allowed.As for so many who seek diff…



582. Substance P – A Pain Amplifier You May Be Able To Restrict Using Your Subconscious By Ben Plumb
     Substance P is a key neurotransmitter required to produce moderate to intense pain. Here's a natural method you may be able to use to help neutralize this pain-transmitting chemical.To appreciate the importance of substance P in the pain process, it's helpful to review the three stages by which pain signals are transmitted to the brain:• In Stage 1, a pain signal is generated in the body (the lower back, the joints, or other location of a pain stimulus) and is sent to the spinal cord. In Stage…



583. How I Was Overtaken By Evil Eye Envy! By John Anagnostou
     You are about to embark on a journey that only a percentage of the world’s population has made. Throughout the journey, you will gain insight that will expand your horizons in the evil eye phenomenon.My name is Aphrodite and I was 15 years old when mother and I took a vacation to Greece; more specifically, the Aegean Islands of Kalymnos, Kos and Rhodes, the island where I was born and lived for the first nine years of my life.We were visiting our relatives in Kalymnos Island at a time when th…



584. Massage Therapy: Beyond Touch By Leon Chaddock
     Massage therapy is a type of therapy that incorporates the use of massage in helping to heal the body in one form or another. In many cases, the simply applying of pressure to certain areas of the body will relive aching muscles and help the individual to relax. It can help to minimize stress as well as to improve overall health of many areas of the body. This type of therapy is one that is enjoyable and can be a treat for a person or part of their normal exercise regime.In massage, there a…



585. Title: Using Rhubarb for Constipation By Rudy Silva
     Vegetables like fruits and their juices have healing properties because of the fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals they have. For constipation, vegetables are an excellent source of minerals and fiber. In addition there are specific vegetables and their juices that stimulate the colon become more active.The benefits of VegetablesJuices are absorbed quickly into your bloodstream. As a result, your cells are provided quickly with nutrients that feed them and that wash away waste. Juice…



586. Drugstore Hemorrhoid Medications By Rudy Silva
     There are many drugstore and alternative Internet products for treating hemorrhoids. Most of the products are not made to cure or eliminate hemorrhoids but to give you temporary relief of itching, pain, swelling or bleeding. I don’t recommend using any type of product that is not natural or that comes from a drugstore.If the product contains petrochemicals, additives, coloring, dyes, or other chemicals, which enhance its appearance and feel, I would not use them. Most, if not all, of these che…



587. Genital Warts Natural and Alternative Treatment Remedies By S.A. Smith
     Have you been diagnosed with genital warts caused by the HPV virus? If so, your physician has probably advised you of the more conventional treatments available such as pharmaceutical ointments, cryosurgery (freezing), electrocautery (burning) or laser treatment. While many people undergo these types of treatments, some opt for a less invasive natural solution by visiting a Naturopathic doctor. While there is no cure for the hpv virus, there are specific natural treatments that may help reduc…



588. Heart Healthy By Susun Weed
     "Open your heart to me, my own," whispers Grandmother Growth so softly you aren't certain you hear her. "Open the wisdom way of compassion here in your heart and draw me inside. Let Grandmother Growth be inside you, helping you encompass the whole, in the beat of your own heart, my heart, Crone's heart."Step 0: Do NothingThinking of taking hormone replacement to keep your heart healthy? Think again. Data released in April of the year 2000, from the federal government's Women's Health Initiativ…



589. The Mechanics & Effects of Smoking By Sean Riain
     So exactly what does happen when you smoke?Every puff on your cigarette delivers, via the lungs to the brain a small dose of nicotine that actually acts more rapidly than a dose of heroin an addict may inject into his veins.Because nicotine is a quick-acting drug the levels in the bloodstream drop quickly to about half within a half an hour and a quarter within an hour of finishing a cigarette.As soon as a smoker extinguishes a cigarette, the nicotine rapidly begins to leave the bloodstream an…



590. Learn How to Do A Successful Gall Bladder Flush By Zach Thompson
     To do a Gall Bladder Flush you will need the following ingredients:3 quarts of apple juice, fresh or from the dairy case, not w/preservatives1 cup olive oil, cold expeller pressed is best, virgin not light.1 cup of coke (optional but makes the oil taste less annoying)1 lemon, to be juiced at mixing timeUltra Phos dropsOxymag caps or PowderPROCEDURE:1. Drink one quart of apple juice per day with 90 drops of Ultra Phos in each quart. (May be drunk at intervals throughout the day). Take 6 caps or…



591. Once You Discover and Act on This ‘Secret’ to Health and Energy, You May be Changed for the Better By David Snape
     I discovered something completely, 100% amazing about 5 years ago. The first thing it did for me health- wise was get rid of my back problem to the point that I no longer needed the chiropractic treatment that I would get once or twice per month. Another thing it did after a while was give me the energy to get things done. Do you know what I mean?Does this sound familiar to you? Getting through a long day of work, then engaging in whatever preferred social activities you have, plus doing the m…



592. Headache, Hypnosis, And Stress, A Case History By Dr. Larry Deutsch
     Now, more that ever, concerned physicians are beginning to ask about and understand the role of non-drug therapies to assist patients with headache. These therapies, alone or in combination with medications can significantly impact on headache treatment.This pleases me. As a Family Physician and Clinical Hypnotist with thirty years experience in the field, I applaud this trend. Certainly, a capable and compassionate physician will struggle to assist his/her patient find headache relief by what…



593. Are You Suffering From Chronic Constipation? By Dr. Rita Louise
     Embarrassing as it may be, we have all suffered from constipation at one time in our life or another. According to the National Health Interview Survey as many as 3 million Americans suffer from frequent if not chronic constipation. While constipation is not recognized as a degenerative disease or serious disorder, people who are constipated often feel bloated, uncomfortable and even sluggish. Constipation by itself is miserable enough, but sufferers often experience painful bowel movements…



594. Ultra Long Wave Magnetic Therapy By James Pang
     Ultra Long Wave Magnetic Therapy uses electromagnetic waves that contain similar fields with our Earth. In addition, Magnetic Ultra Long Wave produces higher density wave to improve our organs’ functions.Professor T Fujiyama, after successfully conducting tests on plants, discovered that the waves are capable of penetrating all kinds of matter, including non-conductors such as wood, glass and rubber. As such, it can penetrate the human body and stimulates the cells.It improves the nervous syst…



595. High Blood Pressure - Hypertension a Behavioral Approach By L. John Mason
     Hypertension is not just a disease of aging. Young men and women can suffer from its damaging, sometimes killing, effects. Please do not take this condition lightly. Get it treated as soon as possible before it creates lasting damage and adversely effects your life as you do age.High blood pressure can be a very dangerous, and often untreated, symptom of stress. In fact, perhaps 70% of all high blood pressure problems are related to emotional responses to difficult or dangerous situations. Whe…



596. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Symptoms By Balaji B
     Urinary tract infection is caused by bacteria in one of the tracts through which urine passes. The infection can occur in the urethra, ureters, or the urinary bladder. Women are mostly affected due to UTI than men, but no specific reason has been found out till date. Men can also be affected by UTI with the infection causing greater level of discomfort.The urinary tract infection symptoms should be treated properly; else it could damage the kidneys. Plenty of medications are available in the m…



597. Feng Shui By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     What is Feng Shui? Feng Shui translates into "Wind and Water" in the Chinese language. Commonly, Feng Shui is also known as "geomancy." For centuries, Feng Shui has been used in deeming proper locations for buildings, structures and the like. Feng Shui enables geomancers to find surroundings that are more suitable than others to improve the quality of life. Moreover, Feng Shui is also utilized to amplify overall well-being and success in achieving goals through means of modifying layouts and o…



598. Immunological Profile In Postpartum Women By Preeti Kachroo Bhagat
     Post-delivery, the whole of immune system is restored to normalcy during puerparium. One of the extensively studied immunological markers is the assessment of CA- 125. Spitzer et al15 based on a prospective study reported that, there occurs a steep rise in CA – 125 levels during first trimester of pregnancy (mean 43.1 U/mL) and the value is restored to normalcy in subsequent periods. At labor and immediately after the labor, the CA – 125 levels rise steeply again (mean 39.9 u/mL) which, is…



599. Organic Juices for Constipation By Rudy Silva
     Organic fresh made juices have cleansing and laxative action, which will help you eliminate constipation. Taken regularly they will help you have daily bowel movements.Organic juices contain loads of mineral, bioflavonoids, vitamins, enzymes, antioxidants, and other nutrients. Citric fruits have citric acid and the more tart they are the more acid they have.Fresh juice is a fast way to get all types of nutrients into the blood quickly. As juice nutrients get into your blood, they suck out to…



600. Inflammatory Arthritis: Alternative Treatments By Dan DeReuter
     There are two main types of arthritis: inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis. Inflammatory arthritis can be treated naturally without drugs. Inflammatory arthritis' symptoms (such as Rheumatoid Arthritis) are exactly what they sound like: inflammation, redness and swelling in the joints. Sometimes there will even be a temperature change in the area affected. Also, in the hand, you may notice that some fingers may look like they are turning away from the thumb (ulnar deviation).This type of…



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