Alternative Health

951. Why Do So Many People Seem To Have Allergies? By Susan Yurek
     Allergies and asthma arise from loss of the body’s natural resistance to allergens, often beginning with early exposure to secondary smoke, industrial chemicals and asbestos, and the incredibly intensive chemical farming and industrial treatment, of the foods we eat, and fabrics we wear and sleep on.Our ancestors did not suffer these maladies as pervasively as we do, because modern industry since WWII has chemically saturated everything: our homes, fabrics, foods, and air. For centuries, even …



952. The Simplest Asthma Solution By Ralph DeAmicis
     During the Democratic convention the Reverend Al Sharpton quoted a shocking statistic: One third of the children in Harlem suffer from asthma. This shouldn’t be completely surprising since asthma cases have been consistently increasing over the years, especially in the cities, escalating recently during the rollback of some key environmental laws, but it is a trend we must turn back.While parents have only limited control over the environment where they raise their children, there is a persona…



953. Fasting is the Fast Track to Detox By Dianne Ronnow
     Because of our mechanized and industrialized society we find toxic chemicals such as lead, mercury and arsenic polluting our food, air, water and soil. The human body works hard to eliminate toxins, but as exposure increases, the body is less able to detoxify. One way we can help eliminate these toxins is to have periodic fast days.Fast days are very beneficial to help the body cleanse and heal. It is recommended that you fast twice a month for a couple of days or better yet, fast one day a …



954. Hypnosis and the Magical World of Words By Michael Hadfield
     One of the many things that I find fascinating about hypnosis is the power of words. The same words spoken to someone in normal conversation take on an almost mystical power when they are spoken during a hypnotic trance.When we are in our normal everyday, alert, aware, waking state we are in a state of defensiveness. There is a part of our mind that is constantly on the lookout for danger. This is nothing sinister - it's just healthy self-protectiveness. Now in the good old days, from an evolu…



955. Learning Reiki to Heal Yourself and All Those Around You By Roberta Barnes
     Books filled with pages of instructions helping you learn certain skills are easy to obtain. These books are helpful in day-to-day living. Some things though, such as Usui Reiki Ryoho commonly shortened to Reiki, need to be researched before you spend your money on a book or video.The history of medicine shows one of the most difficult things to try to understand is how the human body heals. To date medical science does not have the answer. Professional medical care is not replaceable in an…



956. Miracle Cure Using Far Infrared Sauna – Detoxify: IS The Lazy, Smart Way to Perfect Health! By Dave Floyd
     Detoxifying is the most essential action anyone can take to start the process towards vibrant, energetic and youthful health. It is staggering to learn how widespread toxins are part of our daily lives. Toxins are unavoidable and hard to eliminate and accumulate over years. The average weakened and toxic body has no way to metabolize this build up of stored chemicals; heavy metals, acids and disease causing toxins….Until Now!Using a LuxSauna infrared sauna will start you on the road to detoxif…



957. As The Primary Care Giver for an Alzheimer’s Patient, How Can I Get a Break? By William Hammond
     Taking care of a loved one who has Alzheimer’s is a huge responsibility and very time consuming. It can bring a lot of stress, frustration and more. You devote all your time to your loved one and not have time for yourself anymore. You always wonder: when can I take a break from her? It is not an easy decision, but sometimes it has to be made for your own well being.There are different options to consider. If your loved one is in early/mid stages of Alzheimer’s you can consider private duty ho…



958. Healing Through Stories By Vicki Rackner
     Stories are powerful. How many times have you heard a child beg, *Tell me a story.* Scientists say we are wired to learn through stories. In fact, the first three polysyllabic words your child spoke are most likely Mommy, Daddy and story.Story-telling is an important activity when seeing your doctor. Your doctor’s question -- *How do you feel?* -- is your doctor’s way of saying, *Tell me your story.* Your doctor can diagnose your medical condition most of the time just by listening to your sto…



959. Two Facts You Need To Know About Health By Pradeep Chadha
     Health is defined as a condition of physical, mental and social well- being and the absence of disease or other abnormal condition. According to some forms of traditional medicine practices, an ill condition develops because the individual has violated a course that Nature wants them to follow. Whenever, the body’s natural rhythm is disturbed in some form, the body responds to undo the disturbance. The response of the body is in the form of symptoms that causes an illness.One example of the sy…



960. Prenatal Massage By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     What is prenatal massage? Prenatal Massage is a form of therapeutic bodywork that is geared to meet the unique needs of the pregnant woman. Promoting better function of muscles and joints, prental massage also improves circulation and overall body tone. Additionally, prenatal massage decreases mental and physical fatigue as well.Mutually beneficial, by having regular prenatal massage therapy, mothers are more relaxed; thus allowing the new life inside to be nourished. Prenatal massage is usual…



961. Laughter and Your Health, Alternative Medicine By Sean Riain
     Alternative medicine: jokes and humor for your healthWhen thinking about alternative medicine, most people picture plants, crystals, needles, maybe some bugs and leeches, but few realize that jokes, humor and comedy are truly medicines, in their own right. It has long been established that optimists live longer than pessimists, but now there is some hard evidence that people with a better sense of humor also have longer and healthier lives. Your "stay healthy" plan should include a joke and a …



962. Combating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Naturally By Stewart Hare
     No single cause of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has been found so the exact cause of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is unknown, healthcare practitioner will try to rule out other conditions that cause fatigue such as food allergies, viral infections and adrenal gland dysfunction. The symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are at least 6 month of disabling chronic fatigue which symptoms may include difficulty sleeping, lack of concentration, joint and muscle pain, mild fever, swollen lymp…



963. Proactive Medicine By Danny Siegenthaler
     Proactive medicine on the other hand aims to maintain homeostasis. That is, it aims to maintain health on the physical, mental and emotional levels. The principle behind proactive medicine is prevention is better than cure. In traditional Chinese medicine, for example, patients used to visit their doctors while they were well and healthy and they paid the doctor for his/her services, however, if a patient became ill the treatments were free. The assumption being that the doctor did not do his/…



964. Home Care for Gout By Charles Kassotis
     Gout is a condition often mentioned in literature and historical records. Described as a painful inflammation of the limbs, especially the big toe, gout develops as a result of the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. Some people are more prone to it based on family history. Chances are that many of their ancestors suffered from it, as well. But other people get it due to their own physiology and lifestyle choices. A form of arthritis, a gout attack can be crippling and keep a person o…



965. Understanding Aromatherapy By Gabriel Foster
     In the 1920's, a French cosmetic chemist named Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, was one day making fragrances in his laboratory, when he accidentally burned his arm. He then thrust his badly burnt arm into the nearest cold liquid, which turned out to be a tub of lavender oil. To his surprise, the pain was decreased dramatically and left no usual burn results, such as, redness, heat, inflammation, and blisters. He also noticed that the wound healed quickly and left none of the usual scars associated wi…



966. Aromatherapy Diffusers – The Natural Alternative to Synthetic Air Fresheners By Caroline Smith
     There are several types of aromatherapy diffusers, all of which are designed to disperse fragrant and therapeutic essential oils into the air. An aromatherapy diffuser can be used as a natural air freshener in a room or even in a car. Natural plant oils offer an alternative to synthetic fragrances that can cause allergic reactions in some people. As well as having a nice fragrance, pure essential oils can be used to promote physical and psychological well being. As the aroma molecules are …



967. Will This Year's Flu Paralyze The US And Canada? By Tom Rogers
     According to the Associated Press on August 26th, the US and Canada may have to close schools, restrict travel and ration scarce medications if a powerful new flu strain spurs a worldwide outbreak, according to the federal planners for the next pandemic. It will take months to brew a new vaccine that works against the kind of super flu that causes a pandemic, although government preparations include research to speed the production. Federal plans have long been awaited by flu specialists, who …



968. You Can't Fool Mother Nature By Patty Gale
     In the 1970's, there was a margarine commercial with the message of "you can't fool mother nature." This statement never held more true than it does today.Up until the very early 1900's, the farming and livestock in this country was grown and raised using natural and organic methods. It was just the way it was done and it didn't need to be called "organic". In the last 50 years or so, more extensive use of chemicals became widespread. Remember when a tomato actually tasted like a tomat…



969. Benefits of Human Growth Hormone – HGH Enhancing Products By Danna Schneider
     Human Growth Hormone has often been referred to as the “fountain of youth hormone”. So, have we stumbled upon the proverbial “fountain of youth” with these new HGH enhancement supplements that claim to reduce fat, relieve “aging symptoms” such as wrinkles, increase energy and sex drive, promote sounder and deeper sleep cycles, and rejuvenate the body? Well, there are several faithful users of products in this arena (and I'm one of them) that will swear that since they have started taking HGH…



970. Cure Arthritis? Right! By Patricia R. Moynihan
     Arthritis sufferers are daily bombarded with new, better, more exciting treatments. Try Enbrel! Try Humira! Miracle drugs!Get your NSAIDS! Get your DMARDS! Pump more chemicals into your system. Side effects? What side effects? You have a choice; accept the side effects or get sicker and sicker. In order to allay our fears, the drug companies publish the results of their clinical tests. This double blind study proved that that lethal chemical reduced your swelling more than another, equally le…



971. Experience Arthritis Relief With A Natural Twist By Mike Herman
     If you find your joints stiff and your mobility limited, try seeking arthritis relief with a natural twist.Eastern medicine is quite popular these days and many sufferers are seeking other methods of treating this often-debilitating disease.Instead of consuming expensive and unnatural pharmaceuticals that may interact with other medications prescribed by your doctor, think outside of the box when it comes to your arthritis treatment!Look into other motives of treatment, including diet, exercis…



972. About Candida, Its Symptoms & Treatment By Balaji B
     Candida is a fungal infection affecting the moist external area of the body like mouth, nostril, in side folded skin and vagina basically of a parasitic fungus. There are many types of Candida fungus like Candida Parapsilosis, Candida Tropicalies, Candida vini and sub-types named after the infected areas like Cutaneous Candidasis, Thrush, Vaginal Candidiasis, Penile Candidiasis, Pulmonary Candidiasis, Esophagus Candidiasis, Invasive Candidiasis and the treatments for respective infections are …



973. Superfood or Superfad By Constance Weygandt
     I have been reading a lot lately on the subject of anthrocyanins. Anthrocyanin is a pigment found in many fruits and vegetables but especially in berries.Studies have been done on a variety of berries to discover the possible health benefits as dietary antioxidants. Blueberries have been thought to have the highest amount of antioxidants. Antioxidants are known for their ability to fight free radicals which do damage to our bodies. Many scientists regard this damage as a factor in aging. Blueb…



974. Bird Flu : A Disease You Can’t Ignore By Nur Syahid
     AS BIRD flu, or Avian Influenza, raged through Asia, countries such as Vietnam, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Japan, Korea and Taiwan are stepping up on massive culling of their poultry as they are seized by a realisation that the animal virus could eventually threaten human lives.Their fears are not unfounded. According to a warning issued by the World Health Organisation’s spokesman for Vietnam, Bob Dietz, it is possible that an avian influenza virus could mutate to the extent …



975. Here's Hope for Parkinson's Disease By Doug Grant
     Frank’s 85 year-old father was in advanced stages of Parkinson’s.Confined to a wheelchair...his speech jumbled...his face frozen in a Parkinson Mask...he was hardly more than a vegetable.Day after day, he sat, unmoving, unable to communicate. It broke Frank’s heart to see the once robust, active man he always loved reduced to such a tragic state.One day, a friend mentioned that simple sugars might help his father. Frank had never heard of them and was more than a bit skeptical. After all, they…



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