Alternative Health

826. Why Your Mattress May Be Killing You By Mark Sweiger
     The organic movement, which started with organic food, is moving to the bedroom in a big way. "The bedroom? " you say. Yes, my dear, the bedroom, where organic mattresses and organic bedding are becoming an important new trend in the quest for a healthier lifestyle.The organic bedroom trend is motivated by some very recent disturbing discoveries about the petroleum-based foam mattresses most of us sleep on every night. Studies of household dust have confirmed that your mattress is likely one…



827. "I've Given Away Control of My Life To Doctors—and Now I Want It Back." By Ben Plumb
     But How Realistic Is It For You To Start Managing Your Own Pain Using the Mind-Body Connection?If you're fed up with the callous treatment, invasive procedures, and under-medication that some doctors provide, you're not alone. But be cautious before you totally embrace a natural approach. Here are some general guidelines to keep in mind and some specific information on one natural technique, visualization.If you've been in pain for months or years, you've probably been to see osteopaths, pain…



828. Alternative Health Practitioner, How to Pick the Perfect Help for You By Doris Jeanette
     Therapists, physicians, acupuncturists, massage therapists, body workers and energy workers need to be interviewed and checked out just like your roofer!I don't know about you but finding a good roofer is might-near-impossible.Psychological outcome research has shown that half of the therapists make us better and the other half makes us worse.This means we need to choose wisely. You do not need to continue to pay someone if you are not making dynamic progress toward your goals. If the roofer d…



829. Degaussing - Are You Addicted To TV? By Jane Thurnell-Read
     Do you get static electric shocks?Do radios buzz when you walk past them?Is your child (or you) addicted to computer games?Do you get a headache if you use a computer for very long?A simple but rather strange self-help technique from HK can be used safely by anyone. An electric hair drier is used to degausse [demagnetise] the body. The hair drier is switched on and then the side of the motor is run over the whole of the body.This needs to be done on average once a week, or even more frequently…



830. Holistic Is Not A Four-Lettered Word By Edgar Cisneros
     If you're anything like me, then you've got a certain picture in your mind of what *holistic* is supposed to be. For me, it's conjured up pictures of holy men, or shaman, doing a ritual dance while chanting mantras, and rubbing *energy crystals* in an effort to remove evil spirits from your life. It wasn't until I started doing research for my new book, *5 Keys To Health: A Holistic Approach* when I realized that my preconceptions couldn't have been more further from the truth.I had originally…



831. New Foot in the Sand Technology can Solve Many Health Problems By Dr. Randy Wysong
     A vast array of after-market insoles has been merchandised through the years. Most of these consist of a bed of cushioning foam with only hints of accommodation for foot anatomy. Other than extremely expensive orthotic insoles, commercial varieties do little to solve the far-reaching problems of feet restricted in a quite unnatural device, the shoe.A new ergonomically designed insole, based upon “foot-in-the-sand” technology©, has been developed. It is the result of several years of researc…



832. What are Some Benefits For Quitting Smoking? By Mike Lindsey
     There are immediate benefits for quitting smoking. Within eight hours after you quit, the level of dangerous carbon monoxide gas in the blood returns to normal. Also, within the next 24 hours, your chances of having a heart attack begin to decrease dramatically. And just think of the money you'll be saving with the cost of cigarettes going up all the time, this to me is one of the biggest benefits for quitting smoking.Within the next two to three weeks you can expect to experience even more he…



833. Can I Be Hypnotised? By Michael Hadfield
     If you are conscious, have an IQ higher than about 80 (average is 100), have the ability to concentrate, and also have the ability to dream – then you can be hypnotised.You see, hypnosis is a perfectly normal state of consciousness that you will enter into maybe several times a day. Hypnosis is just an altered state of awareness. If you've ever been lost in a book; engrossed by a film or TV program; realised you have no recollection of the road you've been driving along for 20 minutes; or dayd…



834. Hemorrhoids & its Symptoms By Balaji B
     Hemorrhoids are conditions where there is a swelling of the veins around the anus. The veins may be inflammed sometimes. Hemorrhoids can be internal or external. Internal hemorrhoids are found inside the anus or the rectum and the external is found external to the anus or rectum but near them. The internal hemorrhoid may sometime protrude and it is called protruding hemorrhoid. Hemorrhoids are caused due to straining in moving the stool.The common hemorrhoids symptoms are blood in stool, recta…



835. The Reasons People Develop Speech Impediments By Steve Hill
     I am one of many people who are unfortunate enough to develop a speech impediment in childhood. This article describes why these impediments may occur and how I went about achieving fluency. For the purpose of this article, I concentrate on the speech impediment known as stuttering.There are many reasons why people may develop a stutter, it can be as a result of bullying from school, an over aggressive member of the family, a shock reaction to an event such as a car crash, or it could be passe…



836. Frequency Specific Microcurrent Offers New Hope For People With Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia By William Nelson
     Approximately 10 million Americans suffer from a condition known as fibromyalgia syndrome. This condition is characterized by widespread muscle pain, extreme fatigue and chronic non-restorative sleep disturbances for more than three months’ duration. Although pain and inflammation are among the symptoms, they are not the cause of the disease. Therefore, treating the inflammation and pain of fibromyalgia with anti-inflammatory drugs, pain medication or even natural remedies is rarely e…



837. Connective Tissue Massage By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     Seeking Connective Tissue Massage? Connective Tissue Massage finds its foundations from the principles of Rolfing, and is a form of massage that involves massage of tissues (fascia) that protect, support and surround all other parts within the body.How can connective tissue massage be helpful? Connective tissue massage can be beneficial as it focuses primarily on fascial layers (fascia is a specific kind of connective tissue that supports other musculoskeletal systems) - one level at a time. C…



838. A Free Natural Medicine Which is also Your Strongest, Most Abundant, and Easiest to Use By Cliff Kuhn, M.D.
     We've all heard, haven't we, that a 40-year-old was considered elderly in the past? With America's aging population, why wouldn't we take advantage of reasons to count ourselves lucky to live beyond 40? After all, as little as 200 years ago the average life span in North America was 37 years. But the idea that anyone over 40 back then is a misinterpretation of statistical data. I'll explain why in a moment...Natural medicine is a hot topic. There are more than enough websites, newsletters, and…



839. Hypnosis Way of General Indications of Deceit By Joseph Then
     When the subject is changed, he’s in a better, more relaxed mood. The guilty wants the subject changed; the innocent always wants a further exchange of information.• He does not become indignant when falsely accused. While he is being accused the liar will remain fairly expressionless. The liar is more concerned with how he is going to respond than he is with the accusation itself.• He uses such phrases as “To tell you the truth,” “To be perfectly honest,” and “Why would I lie to you?”• He has…



840. 1st Textbook on Sleep Psychiatry By Nikos Linardakis
     An informative textbook confirming a newly established field: Sleep PsychiatryBook Review by Nikos M. Linardakis, M.D.The fascinating world of sleep has achieved more clinical research inquiries over the past few decades. However, Sleep Psychiatry has become a newly established subspecialty in sleep medicine. It affords a need for a much-awaited textbook on sleep psychiatry. Every physician has been exposed to patients with a chief complaint of sleep deprivation or a sleep disorder of another …



841. Forward Thinking with Reverse Osmosis By Christopher King
     Reverse Osmosis is a system of filtration that is highly effective at removing even the smallest particles from a liquid. It is also known as Hyperfiltration. The Reverse Osmosis process can remove particles as small as a dissolved individual ion. The most popular use for this process is in the purification of water for human consumption.Reverse Osmosis uses a semi-permeable membrane that allows the water to pass through it, while ensuring that contaminants do not. Reverse Osmosis systems …



842. Looking for Acupuncture in All the Right Places By Bonnie Koenig
     Worried that the acupuncturists you find in the yellow pages isn’t qualified? How would you know? How do you find a qualified acupuncturist and what do you expect when you do?Acupuncture is an ancient system of medicine that is still being used. In the United States, the National Institutes of Health recognizes acupuncture’s effectiveness in the treatment of back pain and for the nauseas caused by chemotherapy and pregnancy. The NIH currently funds studies on the efficacy of acupuncture for…



843. Medical Massage By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     What is MEDICAL MASSAGE? Medical Massage is sometimes defined as medically necessary massage, which is usually prescribed by a physician. Medical massage is generally practiced in relation to a specific goal focused on improving health of patients.Medical massage is helpful to individuals who suffer from an assortment of health conditions, including repetitive motion injuries, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, muscle spasms, neuromuscular conditions, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, chronic headaches, whiplash…



844. Boswellia: An Anti-Inflammatory Herb By Kathy Burns-Millyard
     Boswellia (standardized to contain 55% Boswellic Acid) (Boswellia serrata) (leaf): Boswellia, also known as boswellin or "Indian frankincense," comes from the tree Boswellia serrata, that grows in the dry hills of India. For centuries, traditional Indian healers have taken advantage of the anti-inflammatory properties of the tree bark's gummy resin, called salai guggal. Modern preparations made from a purified extract of this resin and packaged in pill or cream form are used to reduce inflamma…



845. How To Stop Your Snoring - 3 By Anantha Krishnan
     So…Just What the Heck is Snoring, Anyway?Technically, snoring is defined as any resonant noise from the respiratory tract that emerges during sleep.Biologically, snoring refers to a vibration in the airway connecting the nose and the mouth; a vibration that can emerge through the mouth, the nose, or (as some non-snorers are painfully aware), it can emerge through both!As you can sense, the more narrow the airway, generally speaking, the more intense the vibration; and ultimately, the louder th…



846. Green Tea: An Oriental Panacea Revived By Nur Syahid
     A medicinal beverage in Asia for almost 4000 years, green tea is creating a splash in Western society recently. The humble tea leaves belie a bittersweet taste, delicate texture and unique aroma that give rise to a wide array of health benefits.HistoryGreen tea has been a traditional drink in Japan for over a thousand years, originating in 2737BC as Emperor Shen Nung caught the freshest aroma when some leaves accidentally fell into his cup of simmering water. This royal discovery led to a rich…



847. The Bach Flower Remedies By Alma De La Cruz
     For all of my readers that live in any of the four-season zones, I would like to ask how was your disposition and energy level to do things during this past October? And what about your health during the same season? Hope you didn’t forget to boost your happiness and attitude with the bliss of Walnut essence.The Bach Flower Remedies are a system of 38 flower essences that corrects emotional imbalances as negative emotions are replaced with positive ones. Bach Flower Remedies are the origina…



848. How to Cure Allergy Naturally? By Balaji B
     When the immune system in our body finds or realizes anything as foreign to the body, it immediately releases antibodies like histamines to fight against the foreign substance. This causes inflammation which is called allergy in our body.There are many natural remedies for allergies available. Although natural remedies are easily available without prescription, it is better to consult a doctor before to take up any medicine as a remedy for allergies.When a person is taking natural remedies or …



849. The Honeybush Miracle By Janet Holmes
     Perhaps a little eclipsed by the world-wide success of Rooibos, another natural South African health tea, Honeybush; is finally getting the attention it deserves.Honeybush tea ( botanical name: Cyclopia intermedia ) grows along mountain slopes in the Cedarberg and Langkloof area, and has a naturally sweet, almost honey-like taste. Its brewing colour is a pinky red. South Africa produces only 200 tons of Honeybush tea per year. Not much when compared to the annual Rooibos tea crop of a…



850. Hypnosis By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     HYPNOSIS is a state of induced but conscious sleep through the process of suggestion. Hypnosis must be readily accepted by the subject in order for the hypnosis to be achieved. Usually, the process of hypnosis involves a hypnotist and a subject. Hypnosis is characterized by deep concentration and extreme relaxation. And of course, a high degree of suggestibility. Different social settings are utilized for hypnosis. From the showroom to the clinic, to the classroom and even police stations. Hyp…



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