Alternative Health

176. Health Solutions with Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) By Dr John Anne
     Also known as Winter Cherry and Indian Ginseng, Ashwagandha is one of the most valuable herbs in the Ayurvedic medical system, dating back more than 3,000 years. Its Sanskrit name Ashwagandha literally means ‘that which has the smell of a horse’, so named because it is said to give the strength and vitality of a horse. Ashwagandha is specific for a wide range of conditions including arthritic inflammation, anxiety, insomnia, respiratory disorders, nervous disorders, gynecological disorders, ma…



177. Heart Disease and Homocysteine By Lee Cummings
     Are you aware that one of the most important indicators of heart disease is homocysteine? -1A naturally occurring amino acid in your body, homocysteine can cause inflammation and damage to your blood vessels when levels become elevated because of a functional deficiency of B vitamins and Folic Acid. -2Every week we read or hear about heart disease being one of the biggest health concerns facing America today. Most people have experienced this problem because they know a friend or family member…



178. Top 3 Yogi's Secrets for Health and Happiness By Carl Cholette
     For hundreds of years, the yogi's have been known to know the secrets for health, peace and happiness. In this short, but informative article, I will briefly describe 3 of these secrets with you.Let's get started:Secret#1: You are not your physical body.The Yogis believe, you know, that the real Man is not his body. They know that the immortal "I" of which each human being is conscious to a greater or lesser degree, is not the body which it merely occupies and uses. They know that the bo…



179. Natural Colds & Flu Prevention In 3 Easy Steps! By Arthur Craig Miller
     Are you concerned and confused about the doom and gloom in the news relating to colds and flu, and in particular the potential killer bird flu (avian influenza)?We obviously want to protect our loved ones, so in this article I would like to suggest 3 quick and easy steps that we can all take to hopefully prevent these illnesses:1) Hygiene: Do you know doctors and most health professionals wash and disinfect their hands between 40 to 100 times per day to ward off germs and infections? Have you …



180. The Secret Weapon To Beat SARS Is In Your Head By David Leonhardt
     Just when you thought you had all the fun you could possibly handle with Saddam Hussein, North Korea, Al Quaeda and the winter that just won't die, along comes SARS – severe-acute respiratory syndrome.I recently fielded a call on this subject from one of my biggest fans: "You moron. What do you mean we can fight SARS with our heads? Can't you see? We are all going to die. Die. Die, I tell you.""Please, mother. Don't panic. Panicking will only make it worse.""What do you mean make it wor…



181. Sports Medicine & Alternative Medicine:Using Medical Intuition & Energy Healing for Sports Injuries By Brent Atwater
     Allopathic sports medicine is now integrating with alternative medicine. Complementary alternative therapies such as energy healing and medical intuition have produced beneficial results for those with chronic, degenerative, and catastrophic sports injuries that produced numbness, nerve damage, paralysis, neuromuscular, back pain, spinal cord injury, fractures, sprains, and other neuroskeletal disorders.Medical intuition allows a non-invasive look into the physical body (from a distance or on…



182. Basilic : A Priceless Uplifter By Nur Syahid
     "The smell of basil is good for the heart, it taketh away sorrowfulness, which commeth of melancholy and maketh a man merry and glad". (John Gerard)History of BasilThe history of basil is shrouded in a kaleidoscope of age-old stories and legends. Basil derived its name from the Greek word word basileus, which means King. Back then, basil was extremely precious to the Greeks and it may have been used in its oil form to anoint kings. For that, basil has earned its reputation as the King of all f…



183. Hypnosis , An Adjunct to Clinical Therapy By Ron Eslinger
     Hypnosis has been a part of medicine throughout the centuries. It was found to be an effective method of inducing anesthesia long before the existence of chemical anesthetics. Anesthesia, as well as medicine in general, is a combination of art and science; equally so is hypnosis. In order to use this method of anesthesia more effectively, it is important for the anesthetist to understand that hypnosis is a method or technique, not an anesthetic agent.Toward the end of the nineteenth century…



184. Herbal Remedies to the Rescue! By Lorna Mclaren
     Since the dawn of civilization, man has always turned to Herbal Remedies to cure the common cold, salve wounds, relieve itching and burns, as well as a host of other medical needs. Unfortunately, with the rising tide of Herbal Medicine believers around the globe, doctors and other critics alike are lashing out at Herbal Remedies as the number one killer--which is totally unjustified. Statistics from the American Association of Poison Control Centers shows that pharmaceuticals caused a …



185. Sheepskin Underlays, For a Better Sleep By Ian Partridge
     Sheepskin a better sleep If you want a better sleep, consider that when medical researchers report on the best padding available for increased comfort and reduced stress, they are referring to sheepskin. One reason sheepskin makes for a better sleep is because sheepskin padding redistributes weight over a larger surface area than do other materials. The high-density, soft, springy wool fibers of sheepskin are the key. To sleep on sheepskin padding is to awake in greater comfort and less fati…



186. Natural Healing For The Body By Nur Syahid
     Back-to-Nature AromatherapyBack-to-nature is a new health initiative by people living in modern society. Aromatherapy, which stems from natural plants, has also became a favourite in modern day living. Ancient medical healers use essential oils to heal people’s bodies and aroma to soothe their spirits. As whiffs of fragrance drift through the ages of time, people living in modern society have even made use of the latest scientific research to develop the unlimited potential and precious deposi…



187. What is Tea Tree Oil? Benefits? By Linda Fournier
     Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) has a proven history of over sixty years of safe usage. Some call it the medecine cabinet in a bottle!Tea Tree 100% Pure Essential Oil!It's o.k. to apply this oil neat the same goes for lavender but I recommend if you have sensitive/reactive skin to always dilute them in a base product, either being oil or creams or apply on a q-tip to limit overuse. It is steam distilled from the leaves of the tea tree species (Melaleuca alternifolia). The highest quali…



188. ReFidolize: The Majic Missy Mix Includes Medicinal Mushrooms By Joe Ward
     Autoimmune disorders, lupus, Sjogrens, MS, IBS, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, leukemia / cancer, and many autoimmune diseases, may have a bacterial or fungal related etiology. Ask the so-called medical specialists. Some seem to have all the answers. But this I do know, - when my 14 year old dog, Missy was diagnosed, by 2 vets, with chronic liver failure, leukemia, and many tumors over her outer body, and she had a specific liver enzyme count of over 2,000,- that what I gave her, helped h…



189. What Is Hair Mineral Analysis? By Joy Healey
     Hair contains all the minerals present in the body and, in most cases, reflects the quantity of these elements in your tissues. Analysis of this information provides a wealth of information on how efficiently your body is working and its nutritional status. A blood test will only give information about your mineral levels at the time the test is taken.For instance, if you’ve just eaten a banana a blood test may indicate a high potassium level, even though you actually need a potassium suppleme…



190. Treat Cold Sores, Sore Throats, and Warts Naturally By Barb Keck
     Tired of costly medications, prescriptions and time lost for doctor’s appointments, I found myself on a constant search for alternative, affordable health solutions to heal such common painful infections as sore throats, cold sores and warts. Everyone has had at least one of these in their lifetime. The quick methods below will remove warts, clear painful sore throats and heal unsightly cold sores. A benefit of these treatments is that they can be started immediately. No waiting for appointmen…



191. Understanding Breast Cancer By Dr. Rita Louise
     Our body is made up thousands of cells that differ in size, shape and function. Controlled by our DNA, each cell is programmed to perform certain tasks and after a specified period of time - die. This is normally done in an orderly manner. However, if our cells are exposed to carcinogens, viruses or ionizing radiation, for example, the DNA can become damaged creating havoc with this once orderly process. Said another way, if the rate of new cell growth in the body overcomes the rate of cel…



192. Seven Sinus Headache Solutions By Mike Lindsey
     1. Try steam inhalation as one of your sinus headache solutions. Steam inhalation is an excellent way of clearing all the spaces inside. If you have an infection too, steam inhalation can be very soothing. But there is a word of caution that I have to offer here, before you start undertaking this method as one of your sinus headache solutions,* Be very careful about you eyes. Remember that it is not advisable to expose your eyes to steam and so take care to protect your eyes when you are inhal…



193. Stuttering Self Help By Steve Hill
     I am Stephen Hill from Birmingham in England. I started to stutter in childhood at the age of four or five. I attended a lot of different types of speech therapy, some in groups, some on a one to one basis. I have had lots of stuttering advice on how to stop stuttering. These are some:slowing down my breath costal breathing prolonged speech taking a deep breath before I spokeI had began in the class called, preschool stuttering. This term is labelled by the stuttering speech therapist or the s…



194. The Importance of Diet in Lowering Blood Pressure By Groshan Fabiola
     Diet is extremely important for people with high blood pressure, because eating unrecommended food can lead to kidney failure or heart-attacks.People who have high blood pressure must take up a healthy diet if they want to improve their condition.To lower blood pressure it is quite important not to eat salt or products that contain fats. The doctors from the American Heart Association recommend eating vegetables, fruits, and low fat foods. These contribute in lowering blood pressure. One fourt…



195. Suffering from Osteoarthritis? Acupuncture to the Rescue By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     Keeping in tune with our commitment to providing the latest, medical breakthroughs, I recently had the rare pleasure of speaking with Professor Jorge Vas Ruiz, (Subdirector of the Master University of Acupuncture, ACMAS Huangdi located in Sevilla, Spain) regarding acupuncture's effectiveness on osteoarthritis of the knee.For over 8 years, Professor Ruiz and his team of elite professors have investigated the effectiveness of Acupuncture treatment. In the past two years, his work focused on a tr…



196. Rose Rouge: Beyond the Healing Powers of Love By Nur Syahid
     "The rose distils a healing balm The beating pulse of pain to calm".-- AnaceronA symbol of love and purity, the rose has been used throughout history for all kinds of purposes. Be it therapeutic, ornamental or even as a gesture of affection, the rose has never fallen short of its usefulness.HistoryThe Romans made full use of the rose in their banquets as means of decoration. The noble ones had roses floating in their Falernian wine. Brides and grooms and images of their deities, Cupid and Venu…



197. Reiki By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     REIKI is a form of natural healing through direct application of Universal Life Force Energy, or CHI (the term used by Chinese mystics and martial artists for the underlying Universal force, otherwise, energy). Through Reiki, energy is thought to be effected by thought. Reiki implies that our energy can be shaped and manipulated by thought patterns.Both Quantum Physics and ancient Metaphysics incorporate this unique understanding of Reiki. As in ancient times when Jesus walked our Earth, Reiki…



198. Proper Medical Identification Could Save Your LIFE By Rick Pack
     Everyone with a medical condition or allergy should have a medical id alert bracelet. There are many places that you can find a wide variety of medical alert jewelry styles, especially on the internet. Most are custom-engraved, stainless steel medical ID bracelets or necklaces. Each one should be able to hold between four to six lines of medical information (for a variety of conditions, diseases, allergies) and engraved in red so the information is easy to read by emergency personnel.Over 60 m…



199. Alternative Approaches to Pain Relief By Peter Donald
     Pain. The great leveler. The rich feel it. So do the poor, the happy, the sad, tall, and short. And, of course, article writers, too. It’s therefore not surprising to note that since the dawn of time, humans have attempted to discover ways to reduce pain. In some respect, our ability to experience pain, and seek ways to solve it, connects us more than anything else. But what exactly is pain and how do we deal with it?Pain is a message sent by the body to the brain, signaling the presence…



200. Tobacco Hypnosis: "Cigarettes Are My Friend" By Mark Barrus
     Practicing hypnotherapists hear many peculiar statements from smokers who ask for help in quitting. The idea that cigarettes could be someone's "friend" is just one of them. One man believed that he couldn't write music unless he was smoking. Others have been convinced that they couldn't relax unless they were inhaling tobacco fumes. Those people were suffering from what I have come to call "tobacco hypnosis". They had hypnotized themselves into some odd beliefs about the effects of tobacc…



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