Alternative Health

751. The Facts About Glutathione and Parkinson's Disease By Priya Shah
     Parkinson's Disease (PD), a devastating illness, occurs in one of every 100 people over 65.It is a slowly progressing disease of the nervous system that results in progressive destruction of brain cells (neurons) in an area of the brain called the substantia nigra. Death occurs usually as a result of secondary complications such as infection.One of the mechanisms known to destroy neurons is damage by free radicals or reactive oxygen species - destructive molecules produced by oxidation of the …



752. All Natural Pain Relief By Kathy Burns-Millyard
     Vioxx was a very popular prescription pain medication taken by an estimated 20 million people. In September 2004 however, it was pulled from the market because a study found that its use increased the risk of heart attack and stroke.On Friday August 19th, 2005, a jury held drug giant Merck & Co. liable in the heart-related death of a 59-year-old marathon runner who took Vioxx, slapping the company with a $253.4 million judgment.The Vioxx scandal was only the beginning. Since taking it off the …



753. Breathing and Mental Concentration By Syed Reaz
     In spirituality, there are number of exercises available that help enhance the mental concentration. These exercises help reduce the flow of negative thoughts, which in turn lessens the mental confusion. When these extra exercises are done along with the Muraqaba (Sufi meditation) the mind gains the needed mental focus ahead of time and the positive effects of Muraqaba emerge earlier as well.Although there are plenty of these exercises available, here we are going to discuss breathing, as it…



754. Mercury Detoxification By Sandra Kim Leong
     An interesting area of alternative medicine that is advancing rapidly is mercury detox treatment. Mercury is toxic to humans. We can be exposed to mercury in a number of ways, including the silver fillings in our teeth, ammunition, artificial flowers and wood preservatives.High concentrations of mercury in the body have been shown to have many negative effects, including a deterioration of the central nervous system, dementia, depression and tremors. Mercury is absorbed into both the connec…



755. Dangers of Dehydration - And The Importance of Kidney Cleansing By Andreas Moritz
     The human body is composed of 75 percent water and 25 percent solid matter. To provide nourishment, eliminate waste and regulate all the functions in the body, we need water. Most modern societies, however, no longer stress the importance of drinking water as the most important “nutrient” among all nutrients. Entire population groups are substituting water with tea, coffee, alcohol and other manufactured beverages. Many people don’t realize that the natural thirst signal of the body is a sign …



756. Enhanced Healing Through Music By Harry Henshaw
     Music has always been a very important part of our lives, from childhood to our being an adult. As a part of our experience, music can have both a physiological and psychological affect upon us as human beings. In addition to the influence that it has on our life, music also has many therapeutic qualities and has been utilized in promoting a variety of healings throughout the ages. As we know further, music can be a very powerful medium for altering our state, of changing how we actually fe…



757. Secrets Of Aromatherapy Part I - Physical Remedies By Liz Santher
     Aromatherapy can be used to relieve the discomfort of a wide range of minor physical complaints including burns, colds, flu, sinus problems, cold sores, eczema, headache, indigestion, menopause, menstrual irregularities, muscle aches, nausea and toothaches.Diluted in healing carrier oil such as aloe vera, essential oils can relieve the pain of minor burns. Just add a few drops of chamomile, geranium, lavender, neroli or peppermint oil to eight ounces of aloe vera to make your own healing salve…



758. Understanding Massage Therapy By Gabriel Foster
     We've all heard of massage and many of us have even experienced it, in one form or another. By a masseuse who happened to be an armature, loved one or professional. If the person knew what they were doing, you came away feeling like a million bucks. But what is massage, really!Massage or massage therapy as it has come to be known in our time, began with the ancient Egyptians, then the Greeks and finally the Romans. Yes these ancient cultures used massage therapy for both healing and pleasure. …



759. Herbs and Essential Oils – Powerful Medicine By Sherry Sims
     We can find many beneficial uses for natural herbs and their essential oils in our lives. The essential oils contain the concentrated part of the herb. Using the herb in its purest oil form can allow us to store it for longer periods of time. We can use less of it this way due to the concentration in the oils. A little goes a long way.One common theme that you might hear again and again has to do with energy and the effect it has on healing. It actually affects all areas of our lives. Since we…



760. Natural Smoothie Formula to Stop Constipation and Acne By Rudy Silva
     Here is how to build a natural smoothie that can stop constipation, relieve acne, improve your skin and give you more energy. The smoothie base is a liquid slurry that can be used to add more natural ingredients.The liquid base can be made from various fresh juices or rice, oat, or almond milks. I stay away from milk since milk creates mucus along the gastrointestinal lining. Choose and mix any of the following liquids and pour them into a blender.Juices – apple, pineapple, orange, tangerin…



761. Exercise: Tai Chi for Mind, Body, and Spirit By Stacy Tabb
     The practice of Tai Chi combines flowing movement and breathing techniques with mental and spiritual awareness to bring about a workout that benefits the mind, body, and soul. If you are experiencing a lot of stress in your life, then you may benefit from joining a Tai Chi class in your local area, or even getting a book or video from the library and learning the movements on your own at home.Tai Chi originated in China, where it is said that a Taoist monk by the name of Chang San-Feng witness…



762. Using Carrot Juice for Relieving Constipation By Rudy Silva
     Carrot JuiceCarrot juices contain certain oils that work on the mucus membranes of the stomach and colon. This helps with digestion and starts your bowels functioning properly. Carrots are high in fiber and beta-carotene, an antioxidant, which the body converts to vitamin A. Carrots can make your stools softer and larger.Why are larger stools better? Because larger stools dilute toxins, exposure less toxins to colon walls, and press against colon walls to promote peristaltic action.Drink c…



763. Chelation and Clathration By Ray Smith
     Chelating is the process of removing toxic materials, metals and minerals from the body by use of certain chelating agents. These are substances that bond with the toxic materials resulting in capsulation of those toxic materials within the chelating agent that then flashes away through the natural excretory process of cleaning the body waste.Arterial Plaque is one of the most commonly identified toxin. This needs to be removed in order to avoid the arteries from being plagued and this also en…



764. Food Combining for Indigestion By Chet Day
     I'd like to share with you some basic food combining rules as set forth by the late Dr. Herbert Shelton many years ago.A couple of comments before we get to the rules.First, the medical establishment says you're wasting your time if try food combining to help gas and indigestion problems.Instead of paying attention to the types of foods you eat (combine) together, the folks in white coats claim you can cure your gas and indigestion problems by popping pills or swallowing some prescription goop…



765. Understanding Hypnosis By Roy Thomsitt
     If you want to use hypnosis for therapeutic reasons, there are three personal assets you will need. They are: imagination, concentration, and a genuine motivation to be hypnotized. Each time someone works with a group to induce hypnosis, we can still justifiably say we are talking about self-hypnosis. It is every person’s individual option: they either wish to collaborate with the operator and experience hypnosis, or they do not.Hypnosis involves releasing some of the power of your subconsciou…



766. Bring Peace and Serenity to Your Life Through Hypnosis! By Christine Hunter
     Hypnosis: It happens to everyone, young and old, in everyday life and on special occasions. It is a state of being fully absorbed and attentive to such a degree that occurrences in the outside world become less important. It feels good to be in hypnosis. It is a time of total and complete relaxation for the mind, body and spirit.Can anyone be hypnotized is a commonly asked question. Prof. McDougall, one of America’s greatest psychologists, has shown by careful experiment at Harvard that 9…



767. Reflexology By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     Reflexology, an ancient art practiced by early Egyptians. Reflexology is a science founded on the basis that areas of the feet, hands and ears are comprised of zones and reflex areas that correspond to all glands, organs, and bodily systems.Reflexology is a technique whereby pressure is applied to these areas resulting in stress reduction by using thumb, finger and hand methods. Using reflexology promotes physiological improvements in the body. (For more information on reflexology, be sure to …



768. The Importance of Touch By D.S. Braun
     Through the simple process of touch, Reflexology is so effective in the healing process. In the hi-tech world that we live in, touch has taken second place to machines.Physiotherapists are now using machines instead of their hands. Doctors use machines to scan bodies and no longer rely on their hands for diagnosis. People have forgotten how to hug one another. They now shake hands. They walk past one another in the streets and do not even greet each other.Electric blankets are used to keep war…



769. Working with an Intuitive Counselor: Opening the Door to Yourself By Jodie Foster
     “Oh, I’ve had a psychic reading before. They read some cards and wanted to know when my birthday was and then told me I’d meet a man in the next 6 months, but I never did.” I’ve heard this from clients before. The difference is that after working with an Intuitive Counselor, they see that intuition, psychic ability and energy awareness is for so much more.An Intuitive Counselor can open you to the things that are happening in your life right in the present moment, and then uncover co…



770. Organic Living - What's That? By Heather Dominick
     Hmmm … what does organic living mean … I like to think of it as taking time to BE instead of DO. The concept of being vs. doing can be difficult to grasp. We are really good at making To DO Lists, but who ever really makes a To BE List? Activities that allow us to connect with our hearts and feelings help us learn how to “be” and they are a mighty important contribution to living an EnergyRichlife.A helpful tool is making a Comfort List (ah-ha other things besides food that can create comfort…



771. Magnetic Therapy: The Facts (and Some Myths) By Barry Dench
     Is magnet therapy regarded yet as a mainstream therapy? I consider it is not and through this series of articles I hope to raise awareness by examining a number of issues that have stood in the way of mass acceptance.There is a useful parallel to be drawn between magnetic therapy and acupuncture. Acupuncture today is an accepted alternative therapy but 20 or 30 years ago it was regarded with deep suspicion. So what has happened to make it so popular now that many conventional health clinics ha…



772. Stop Smoking Hypnosis - Will I Gain Weight? By Lee Macdonald
     Smokers have been known to use the fear of gaining weight as an excuse not to quit. Using tobacco as a weight control mechanism is quite common as nicotine does suppress one’s appetite as well as alters the body’s metabolism. Smoking is also believed to slow the rate in which food is digested therefore making the person feel fuller for longer. The concept of using nicotine to help control the diet is known as “weight control smoking” and occurs in 40 percent of all female smokers and is quite …



773. A Constipation Home Remedy - Cayenne By Rudy Silva
     Cayenne is a constipation home remedy that is effective in producing peristalsis in your colon and aids digestion. It can be used regularly at every meal and when needed for constipation. Cayenne pepper is known to help thin the blood. So, it is good for improving blood circulation.Cayenne is available in capsules of different strengths, from 5,000 heat units (HU) to 100,000 and even higher. In addition, cayenne when used with other herbs helps to deliver these herbs more efficiently to wh…



774. Air Purifiers, Are They Worth The Money? By Dominic Ferrara
     When you suffer from allergies or asthma, you may think it may be a good idea to purchase an air filtration system for your house. But one legitimate question would be: is it worth paying the money? Experts say that it can ease your symptoms, but that is true only if you make other changes in your environment, too.These changes concern avoiding the carpeting, finding another place for your pets and using air conditioning during the warmer months in order to get rid of the pollens or allergens.…



775. Herbal Therapy By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     Herbal Therapy, also referred to as Herbalism, is one of the oldest healthcare means known to mankind. Herbal therapy is the utilization of herbs for various therapies, remedies or medicinal purposes.Derived from plants, herbs are used for their medicine, aroma and spice in herbal therapy. Herb plants produce and comprise a mariyad of chemical substances that interact with our bodies. Herbal therapy allows natural plants and herbs act as nutrients to empower our organs and tissues to regain no…



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