Alternative Health

151. 5 Low Cost Ways to Soothe the Sting of Sunburn By Angela Perin
     Each of us most likely has at least one memory of nasty sunburn. Whether experienced personally, or by a close family member or friend, the symptoms are likely to include anything from red hot skin – either tender or painful to touch, to nausea, dehydration, blistering and flaking or peeling of the skin.As anyone who has experienced bad sunburn will verify, the amount of time spent causing the sunburn, is largely disproportionate to the length of time that can be spent suffering the consequen…



152. Bird Flu: How to Build Your Immune Defenses for Healing Your Body By Christopher Stewart
     The Virus The H5N1 strain of avian influenza (Flu) is considered by the World Health Organization and other health experts to be the biggest single disease threat to the world. Since starting in Hong Kong in 1997, it has spread in flocks of poultry across Asia and is now in western Europe.This virus does not move easily from birds to humans. World Health Organization data shows that is has infected 117 in Asia, and killed 60. WHO has stated the H5N1 strain will in time have the ability …



153. Freedom Is Found In Detachment By Thomas King
     I am looking for freedom in my life. And I know the only way I can find it is through detachment.Every morning as I am preparing to begin my day I ask for a direction which will ultimately shape my life. During my day little signs will come to me that give me guidance toward my lesson. These come to me in a very profound manner and truly deepen my spiritual connection to all things. It has taken me a long time to learn how to hear this guidance. What I have come to know is that nature’s messag…



154. Treating West Nile Virus with High Quality St. John's Wort By Dr. N. Rowan Richards
     West Nile Virus, although new to the U.S., is well-documented. The Centers for Disease Control identifies it as a flavivirus, a member of the Togavirus family. It is closely related to yellow fever and dengue fever. This is important because the Togavirus family are encapsulated viruses, i.e., they are covered with a lipid (fatty) coating.This is exciting, because it means the virus is accessible to treatment utilizing high quality St. John's Wort (SJW). Several studies have been done on a…



155. Cupping Therapy By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     What is Cupping Therapy? An ancient Chinese method that creates local congestion, ancient versions of cupping therapy included the use of cups made of bamboo, glass, metal or wood.Cupping therapy began with burning one of the following in the cup: alcohol, alcohol-soaked cotton wool, herbs, paper or a taper. Either prior to, or after the burning had been completed, cupping therapy practitioners applied the cup reverse-side down to smooth body surfaces where the cup is left in place from five t…



156. Revolutionary Medicine: Shockwave Therapy for Chronic Pain Sufferers By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     Stripped from the scenes from science fiction novels and films, shockwave therapy is a newage alternative to chronic pain sufferers. Utilized not only on humans for over 25 years for urologic and orthopedic conditions, shockwave therapy has even been introduced to veterinary and equine medicine as well. Helping individuals suffering from a range of conditions, including: golf or tennis elbow, stiff shoulders, calcaneal spurs, joint calcification, chronic tendon pain, and many other musculoskel…



157. Stammer Problem By Steve Hill
     My name is Stephen Hill, I have overcome a stammer which had affected my life for eighteen years. I now help as many other people who stammer to achieve fluency as I can.When I had a stammer, I would attend speech therapy, at which I would be told to slow down or to take a deep breath before talking. Other tips were to use costal breathing or to prolong my words.This did not seem to help me very much and after attending these speech therapy lessons for eighteen years decided it probably never …



158. Are You Really Overweight? By Rudy Silva
     If you are overweight, you know it by how you feel, how your clothes fit or how you look. But, by how much are you really overweight? And how much weight do you need to lose? One measure of how much you should weight is by determining your Body Mass Index, BMI. This index gives you the relationship of your weight to your height. Here is the formula:Your BMI = [(yourWeight)/(your Height x your Height)] x 705 If you weight 143 lbs and are 64 in tall, then your BMI = [(143) / (64 x 64)] x 705 =…



159. Hypnotherapy By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     HYPNOTHERAPY is a technique whereby a hypnotist practices hypnosis on an individual to help one with a mariad of health and personal issues. A Hypnotherapy session can help one to quit smoking, change dietary habits, help with irritable bowel syndrome, stop substance abuse and alcoholism, help relieve pain, relieve stress, help with motion sickness, help with insomnia, and aid with phobias.Hynotherapy is a catalyst for gaining a state of relaxation and a higher state of awareness. In hypnother…



160. Urinary Tract Infections Helped with Cranberry Juice By Alfred Jones
     Cranberry Juice is very rich in Antioxidants and Nutrients which can help to prevent degenerative illnesses and diseases, particularly those associated with the eyes, it is a well known supplement that is frequently used in overcoming UTIs or Urinary Tract Infections, and it could be called a vitamin that boosts the immune system, by increasing and improving cellular communication within the body.Cranberries are very popular in the United States, especially around Thanksgiving Day, because it …



161. Complementary Therapy The Route To Better Back Health By Steve Preston
     Find Out How to Reduce and Eliminate Chronic Back Pain Using Non-Traditional TherapyComplementary therapy is concerned with health and wellness from a mind, body and spirit approach. As a past sufferer of back pain resulting from injury and a congenital disorder, I understand how challenging it can be to live with back pain.The GOOD news is you don*t have to. Studies actually suggest that most chronic back pain can be relieved in just six short weeks.Among the essential strategies for eliminat…



162. How To Use Senna For Constipation Relief By Rudy Silva
     It is known that Egyptians used senna tea to relieve constipation. This tea is used for medium and chronic conditions of constipation. It is the chemicals anthraquinones that provide its strong action on your colon walls. Senna is the second best herb to use for chronic constipation because it creates strong peristalic action. It is readily available in health food stores or on the Internet.Only use senna for a short time, 1- 1½ week. It is not healthy to use it for a long time, since i…



163. The Healing Crisis By Denice Moffat
     A healing crisis may occur when the vital forces within the body build up enough strength to handle detoxification. A healing crisis manifests when the body is ready. For example:1. You have caught up on your rest. 2. You have stopped taking drugs/chemicals/alcohol and other nutrients that are not working for you. 3. You replace old and destructive eating patterns with new healthy eating patterns. 4. You have cleansed enough from your system to strengthen the nervous system or blood supply.…



164. Why are There so Many Fat Kids? By Katherine Martin
     I can remember when there was only one “chubby” kid per class. Now one in three, by my informal survey and the government’s official tally, would be eligible for this form of verbal abuse. Actually, one child in ten is considered morbidly obese and the other two in ten just obese or overweight.It’s not just the couch potato, chip-munching, remote controlled kids with the problem. I see plenty of active, fat kids at the baseball games, soccer tournaments and swim races. Many have normal we…



165. Fixing it with Hypnosis By Terence Watts
     There are many fears and misunderstandings about the use of hypnosis and hypnotherapy, and the myths and mystery that surround it are totally undeserved. This page will help you to understand the enormous life-enhancing potential of this ancient therapy.It is used on a daily basis in literally millions of therapists offices around the world, working with all sorts of 'human conditions', including:- Personal matters - Emotional difficulties - Psychological problems - Many Physical problems - Pe…



166. Olive Oil: One of the Original Seven Wonders? By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     Is Olive Oil one of Nature's seven original wonders?According to several resources, Olive oil IS nature's wonder drug. Olive oil is composed of and up to 30mg of Vitamin E, contains Provitamin A (carotene), has up to 83% Monounsaturated Fatty acis (oleic), contains up to 20% Polyunsaturated unfatty acis (Linoleic), and also has up to 23.5% Saturated fatty acids. Olive oil is gluten-free and virually salt-free and one teaspoon contributes 8% RDA for Vitamin E. According to scientific and medica…



167. Therapeutic Manipulation – What Exactly Does It Mean? By Anne Wolski
     Therapeutic manipulation refers to any technique by which a disease or disorder is treated using the remedial use of the hands, especially by a skilled practitioner. Some of these techniques include:Acupuncture Massage Physiotherapy Chiropractics MyopracticsAcupunctureAcupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world. Originating in China more than 2,000 years ago, acupuncture began to become better known in the United States in 1971, when New York Times repo…



168. Illness - What Can We do About it? By Ingela Berger
     Illness concerns everyone. How can we approach it? And what is the reason behind illness? Whether you need to stay well or get well, lifestyle changes are essential to help you win the fight against illness.The reason behind illnessThere is a reason behind illness. Sometimes the reason is virus or bacteria, sometimes there is a psychological or social reason. Many times it is difficult to see any reason, but often we can find the reason in our lifestyle and daily habits.How can we stay …



169. Alternative Emergency Medicine: Energy Healing & Medical Intuition By Brent Atwater
     Emergency medicine and work in trauma centers is critical and intensive care at it's best and most hectic. There is no time to consult the medical dictionaries, or wait for a specialist. Diagnosis and healing must occur immediately, alternative medical intuition and energy healing to the rescue!Like an x ray machine, MRI, CAT, or PET scan, alternative diagnostic medical intuition for emergency medicine and trauma care triage nurses and doctors can save precious time identifying the extent, se…



170. Shamanic Healing & Soul Retrieval By Zannie Rose
     Shamanic healing is one of the vast numbers of healing modalities available for us to experience today. Like acupuncture its roots are in the mists of time and like acupuncture it works with unseen energy. Acupuncture is usually associated with the East, while there have been shamanic healers for thousands of years in tribal communities all around the world.There are also many contemporary practitioners of this ancient healing art. Traditionally a shaman was someone who was able to communicate…



171. Holistic Lifestyle By Gabriel Foster
     Sometimes living that wonderful and beneficial holistic life can sometimes seem daunting. However! The moment you resign yourself to it, you wonder why you were even thinking about the sometimes nuisance it causes. These weak moments are normal experiences and very healthy to have. Periodic evaluation is a good thing, trust me. To help do justice to that statement, I've compiled a few soul treats to make my case.Hang Up That HangoverLets start with hanging out with the boys or for many of you,…



172. Powerful Essential Oils Kill Nail Fungus By Judy Tovey
     Fungal infection of the nails is the one of the most difficult of all disorders to cure. Both fingernails and toenails may be affected, although toenail fungal infection is the most common type. There are a number of oral medications that have been promoted as effective cures, and, indeed, many of these medications eradicate nail fungus.  However, all of these medications have the potential of causing significant toxicity, including liver damage. Oil of oregano aids in the cure primarily throu…



173. Sweet Sustenance By Joanne Hay
     “The difference between sugar addiciton and narcotic addiction is largely one of degree.” – William Dufty, Sugar Blues.For years I struggled with the sugar habit from hell, so I empathize with the vast majority of the population struggling with one now. Although most will deny their habit, one only needs to check the number of aisles in the local supermarket stacked with sugared foods – at least half – to know we have a problem.My parents did not allow everyday sugar eating, so when we visited…



174. Detox Diet: A Basic Understanding By Sandra Kim Leong
     Detoxification occurs in our bodies daily. Our internal organs, the colon, liver and intestines, help our bodies eliminate toxic and harmful matter from our bloodstreams and tissues. Often, our systems become overloaded with waste. Today’s over processed foods and environmental pollutants can easily overwhelm our delicate systems and cause toxic matter to build up in our bodies.Detox diets are designed to help your body rid itself of the toxic matter buildup and lose weight. If you feel sl…



175. Why Are Organic Bedding and Organic Cotton Products More Expensive? By Susan Yurek
     At first glance it may seem strange that natural and organic bedding products, without industrial chemicals, toxins and pesticides, should cost more than conventional bedding.Remember that industrialization over the past century was developed to produce products as cheaply as possible, and as quickly as possible, for maximum profit. After WWII, industrial mass production and farming industries exploded with phenomenal investment in the latest, most efficient, artificial crop production and ma…



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