Alternative Health

926. Have We Had Enough Yet? By Dawn Worthy
     Mathematics is a funny science. We often think of it as the last bastion of good old reliable logic. That is, mathematics is often perceived as a dispassionate science. There is no movement to save endangered unsolvable equations. There are no picketers to prohibit future mathematical research and there are no math or geometry bars peppering the landscape so that mathophiles can feed their addictions by the cup full. Yet, mathematics quantifies and predicts some of the most irrational and…



927. It All Starts With Tiny Cavity, It is a Whole Body Disease, Not a Local One By George Meinig
     To prevent the need for root canal treatments, one must remember that every case needing a root fill, other than those involving injury, started with a tiny bit of tooth decay.Why do some people's teeth decay and some do not? That question was central to Dr. Price's enquiry.Those feelings led him to conduct thousands of blood and saliva experiments on humans and animals, which brought forth many insights into the reasons teeth become carious. Unfortunately, much of this data was buried righ…



928. Shiatsu By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     What is Shiatsu? Shiatsu, literally means: Shi = 'finger,' Atsu = 'pressure.' By definition, Shiatsu translates into 'finger pressure.' Recognized by Japanese law in 1955, and in the text book, 'Theory and Practice of Shiatsu,'1 Shiatsu is defined as the use of fingers and the palm (especially the thumbs) of an individual's hands whereby pressure is applied to specific parts on the body's surface - purposefully for the correction of bodily imbalances. Shiatsu therapy is utilized for maintainin…



929. Stuttering And How It Affects A Persons Daily Life By Steve Hill
     For people who are fluent, it is hard to comprehend what it must be like to have a stutter. This article describes some of the tasks that can prove difficult and stressful for the person who has a stutter, tasks which fluent people simply take for granted.My name is Stephen Hill and I am somebody who has managed to overcome a stutter which had affected my life for eighteen years. When I was at school, I would dread the time when I would have to read out aloud in class out of a book. I would co…



930. Understanding Holistic Living By Gabriel Foster
     Holistic living is simply living your life with all aspects of it in mind, not just in reference to one part or a few of them. Your entire lifestyle must come under scrutiny and improved upon for the betterment of your existence. A healthy, balanced and fulfilling lifestyle should be at the top of your life long goals. The whole process is like buying a diamond with all its continued promises of sparkling colors, toughness, beauty and longevity. Over time in the game of life since it's birth (…



931. Diet Food Stinks! By Dr. Jamie Fettig
     One big thing that can keep you from eating healthy is the idea of the food. People often think it sucks and doesn’t taste good. That is the best thing of not dieting, the food tastes great. And since eating healthy is a “non-diet” the food also tastes great, often better than junk food. Have you ever had a strawberry that was so good it was almost orgasmic?People get caught up in comparing the old food they used to eat to the new food they are now eating. Don't do this. Do not get caught up …



932. Myofascial Release By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     What is MYOFACSCIAL RELEASE? Myofascial release is a tender mixture of stretches and massage techniques. A bodywork therapy whereby a therapist directs hands-on touch and maneuvers to the entire body, myofascial release promotes healing and relieves pain.Derived from the the Latin words "myo" - meaning muscle, and "fascia" - for band; myofascial release therapy releases tension from the fibrous bands of connecting tissue (fascia). Myofascial release therapy aims to free constrictions or blocka…



933. Classical Music Therapy By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     Music, more than entertainment, has played an instrumental role in healing and harmonizing the mind, body and spirit. For thousands of years, the Vedic culture has used sound and music for body and mind balancing, health enhancement, healing promotion and encouragement of heightened awareness. The Greek mathematician, Pythagoras theorized that music diminished and even eradicated negative energy and emotions. Modern studies explicitly show that specific sounds and music do in fact, have docume…



934. 10 Essential Food Safety Tips For AIDS Sufferers By Terry Nicholls
     Persons with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are especially susceptible to illness from food-borne pathogens. Because they're at higher risk for severe illness or death, affected persons must be vigilant when handling and cooking foods. Here are some recommendations to help prevent bacterial food-borne illness.1. When shopping for raw and cooked perishable foods, be sure the food is being stored at a safe temperature in the store. Don't select perishable food from a non-refrigerated …



935. My Search for Happiness in the First Year of Sobriety By Jeannie Long
     DAY 1: HOUR BY HOURHappiness in sobriety? Could this really be possible? Yes, I know I need to quit drinking if I want to continue to live. Survival during sobriety maybe, but happiness seems almost out of the question.I do feel a little glimmer of hope when I see other sober women who seem happy. Could I get there too? I won’t think about that now. First I must somehow find a way to quit drinking. I will try to get through today without a drink. I will survive this day hour by hour. …



936. The Science Of Mind Over Matter By Susan Norrad
     We possess an incredible power. It's the power of mind to heal or attract that which we focus our attention on.You have most likely seen it at work in many people. You probably know those (or perhaps you are even one) who constantly talk about their aches, pains and illnesses. They seem to always be sick.Sometimes we may wonder if they are making it up just to get attention. But they are not making it up. They do feel that they are sick. The aches and pains are very real to them, even i…



937. Relieving Hemorrhoids with Natural Remedies By Rudy Silva
     Here are a variety of natural remedies that you can use to relief from your hemorrhoids. You can try one until you find one that works for you. Remember that every person is different and you need to find the remedy that works for you.Cranberry PoulticeFor relief of hemorrhoids within an hour, here what you can Do:* Blend 3-4 tablespoons of raw cranberries* Wrap a tablespoon of this blend or so in some cheesecloth* Push it up against your anus and keep it there with some tight underwear.*…



938. The Power of Ganoderma in Oriental Medicine By R.G. Srinivasan
     Ganoderma, a rare variety of Mushroom credited with the highest medicinal qualities by the classic Chinese ‘Seng Nong’ is indeed a subject of much research from the ancient china of 100 B.C. or earlier to the modern times by various universities and research organizations. It is also known as Linghzi in China and Reishi in Japan.It is said that in the ancient times anyone who found the rare Linghzi never revealed the place and kept it a secret of health, longevity and wealth. The Japanese r…



939. How Dirty Dishes And Stale Bread Saved The World By Doug Smith
     Home Remedies - Facts or Quacks?That’s what I recently asked myself. Myths and legends often have their basis in a grain of truth. So I wondered if home remedies, alternative treatments, and folklore cures might also be based on truth. A little research provided some astounding results!He Was No Martha StewartIn fact, Alexander Fleming had no housekeeping skills whatsoever. During the early 1900s, Petri dishes, beakers, and test tubes were piled around his lab like dirty dishes in a bachelo…



940. Quiet Discoveries Lead to Fast Sinus Relief By Bruce Spiegler
     It’s amazing what you can find when you start your search a little outside the bulls eye. While clicking through Magnetic Resonance Imaging research online, my colleagues and I found some intriguing scientific studies completely by accident!What did we find? Well, let's just say if you've got a stuffy nose you should try magnets before sniffling through that bottle of nasal spray!Did you know that every year, more than 35 million Americans suffer from sinusitis? It’s one of the leading chronic…



941. 5 Simple Steps For Ridding Yourself Of Back Pain By Jesse Cannone
     Millions of people suffer from back pain unnecessarily when there is actually a very simple solution, according to Jesse Cannone , certified personal trainer and back pain specialist. "Unfortunately, many people are led to believe that back pain is normal and were all supposed to experience it... well, thankfully, that’s not the case. Eliminating back pain is not nearly as difficult as most people think or are led to believe... it can actually be easy!" says Cannone.Here’s the simple system t…



942. When Your Emotions Become Like Ticking Bombs & Cause Disease By Rino Soriano
     So, where does disease come from? How does it get manifested in your body in the first place? Do environment and diet really play key roles in causing disease? Well, the information contained in this article will shock you to say the least. For years now health officials have told the public about how diet and environment specifically contribute to most illnesses.Doctors have been preaching to their patients how important it is to eat a healthy balanced diet and to exercise on a regular basis.…



943. Digestive Distress By Susun Weed
     Step 1: Collect InformationAs the mix of hormones in your blood changes during your premenopausal years, you may notice the effects on your gastrointestinal tract both directly - estrogen is a gastrointestinal stimulant and varying levels may swing you from loose stools to dry ones - and indirectly, as the hormonal load places ever heavier demands on the liver.Hormones have a strong effect on the motility of the intestinal tract. When your levels of estrogen and progesterone change (as they do…



944. Natural Aromatherapy, Essence of Health By Nur Syahid
     Bringing Home Nature’s Forest Correctly and SafelyPreserving Both Essence and HealthRecently, aromatherapy has become a hot topic for discussions. Discussions do not focus on the essential oil, but rather its container; and not its plant origin, but rather the isopropyl alcohol that caused a stir. Eventually, discussions digressed into various associated issues and even resulted in specious propaganda of exaggerated information that included relaying of erroneous messages, influencing people a…



945. Smoking—Quit with Whispers and Acupuncture By Yasseen Yasseen
     Do you want to stop smoking badly enough to try? If you do, start now. Don’t wait for what happened to my friend Waleed.Waleed brimmed with funny stories, but our last meeting was a sad one. He was still telling his stories and he was surrounded, as usual, by a gathering of laughing girls. Ominously, however, a wire ran out of his shirt-front to what looked like a 1940s radio.He caught my glance. “Heart monitor,” he said. Then he pointed to a cylinder next to his chair. “I need oxygen too. Cig…



946. Far Infrared Sauna Technology Comes of Age By Rita Lambros-Segur, M.H.
     What exactly is infrared, or radiant heat? No need to worry - it has nothing to do with either ultraviolet radiation (which gives you a sunburn and damages your skin) or atomic radiation (the kind from a nuclear bomb).Radiant heat is simply a form of energy that heats objects directly through a process called conversion, without having to heat the air in between. Radiant heat is also called infrared energy (IR). Our sun is the principal source of radiant energy that we enjoy daily (some more s…



947. A Natural Remedy for Gingivitis, Toothaches, and Mouth Sores By Rudy Silva
     Everyone has a variety of bacteria in their mouth. Some have more than others. This bacterium helps you by beginning the digestive process.Excess bacteria in your mouth have now been found to cause more than tooth decay, gingivitis or gum disease. So, you need to know, even though you might not have gingivitis, how to control these plaque-building bacteria in your mouth.Bacteria that create gingivitis live in your plaque and cause your gums to inflame, bleed, and separate from your teeth. You …



948. How to Benefit from The Mind-Body Connection By David Snape
     Dr. Bernie Siegel, author of "Love, Medicine and Miracles" was once a distraught surgeon who fretted over his inability to effectively serve his cancer patients. Dr. Siegel's recognition and growing understanding of the mind-body connection eventually allowed him to serve his patients and himself in a greater capacity.Bernie writes in his book, "When a doctor reports amazing improvements in a patient's condition, he or she almost never mentions that person's beliefs and lifestyle, but when I i…



949. The Subconscious Mind As Teacher: Why It Can Help You Relieve Your Pain By Ben Plumb
     Many disciplines are designed to program the subconscious. But except for the method used to derive visualization statements, no technique honors the subconscious as a teacher by first asking it what it believes will work. This distinctive approach may be very helpful for pain relief.Visualization statements represent the specific language that your subconscious wants you to read back to it to help ease your pain. They’re simple and are targeted directly at the main factors that could bring …



950. Why Choose Naturopathic Medicine? By Tara Barker
     Naturopathic medicine is a system and philosophy of medicine that has been around for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years. Before the advent of ‘conventional’ medicine, which uses a wide variety of drugs and surgical procedures, almost every doctor learned how to use herbs, minerals, homeopathy, and other natural methods to treat disease. Since the early 1900’s and with the discovery of antibiotics, usage and public knowledge of naturopathic medicine has declined. This was most likely due…



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