Alternative Health

201. Different Detox-cleansing Regimes By Sandra Kim Leong
     Your body should clean itself naturally, but today’s diets make that process difficult. Many turn to internal body cleansing to rid the body of waste products and toxins. A detoxification treatment is designed to help the body eliminate stored toxins and strengthen the organs involved in this process.Colon cleansing helps clean the organ that assists the body in the elimination of waste. A dirty colon can lead to a build up of toxins in the body and illness. By using herbal treatments or i…



202. Colon Cleansing Naturally By Kathryn Whittaker
     Nature intended for your colon to eliminate waste material and bacteria and absorb water and mineral salts while maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. A colon that cannot perform these functions properly, due to impacted fecal matter creates extra toxins that spread across the body through the absorbed fluids.Many health problems, including abdominal pain, constipation and lack of energy, can be related to an unhealthy bowel caused partly or largely by eating and drinking products that fo…



203. Which to Use When: Ice or Heat? By Louise Roach
     Knee pain after running? Wake up with a backache? Twist an ankle?When aches, pain, strains or swelling take place due to an injury or chronic condition, what is the best course of action: ice or heat? Many people automatically assume heat will ease their discomfort. Think again!Ice and heat have opposite effects when dealing with inflammation and pain. Both are useful when applied at the correct stage of an injury. Ice constricts blood vessels and decreases blood flow to an injured area,…



204. Mosquitoes? No Itch, No Bite! By Willie Jones
     When you are in the season of the mosquito, it is looked upon with horror for those who suffer allergic reactions. But even if you do not get these reactions it is still looked upon by most as an unpleasant, unavoidable summertime irritant. No one wants to be bitten, especially with the threat of West Nile and other diseases. But what can you do?The first step is to get yourself educated. Knowing what draws the mosquito to its host and what you can do to lessen being bitten can make your s…



205. Constipation and Toxicity By Rudy Silva
     Having regular constipation can lead to some serious illnesses. Fecal matter should move through your colon easily and in a given time. When fecal matter remains in your colon for days, your colon becomes toxic and spreads this toxicity into every part of the body. In the bloodstream, these toxins interfere with the deliver of oxygen to the cells and tissues of your body.If you have to strain and squeeze to have a bowel movement, you can damage the tissues in the lower part of your colon an…



206. Tap Away Your Fears By Lorna Minewiser
     In my workshops we use energy techniques that involve tapping with your fingers on the ends of the energy meridians on your face, upper body, and hands. I would like to tell you why we do.For more than forty years I had a fear of heights that kept me from hiking in the mountains with my husband Jim and our kids, made me very nervous about flying, and super cautious when climbing stairs. My family loves to be at the tallest place, looking out at whatever they can see from there. Although I t…



207. Gestalt Therapy And Hypnosis By Simon Duff
     The Gestalt approach to therapy can be termed “phenomenological-existential” as it is concerned with an awareness of the here-and-now, working away from concepts and towards pure awareness (Clarkson, 1989). By the client becoming aware of their thoughts, feelings, etc the goal is for the individual to achieve insight into the situation under examination. As Yontef (1993) writes, insight is gained by studying the phenomomenological focusing, experimenting, reporting, and dialogue of the client.…



208. How to Use a Footbath with Herbs By Rudy Silva
     Recently I read a book by William L. Fischer called “Hidden Secrets of Super Perfect Health at Any Age”, Book II, 1986. In chapter 10, The F-M Circulizer System, he discusses the use of an herbal footbath. After reading this chapter, I understood the importance of using herbs in a footbath to improve your health. It’s a simple concept yet this is the first time I have read about this idea.This book was written in 1986 and Fischer claims this herbal footbath has been in use overseas since 1946…



209. Cold and Flu Season Are Almost Here! By Brenda Hoffman
     Cold and flu season are almost here! These truly are the most common illnesses in humans because of how easily they can be spread (both through the air and through touch). Now is the time to strengthen your immune system (the shield that protects your body from germs, bacteria and viruses ) so that you are able to protect yourself. This is important because if you have a weak immune system, you're more vulnerable to getting sick. This doesn't mean that you'll never catch a cold, but when you h…



210. Ayurveda - The Natural Remedy By Mohit Puri
     The word Ayurveda is made up of two Sanskrit words ayur and veda meaning ‘life' and ‘knowledge' respectively. Taken together they mean the ‘science of life'; in a more limited sense, the term is used to imply the science of medicine.Legend has it that Brahma, the Creator (a part of the Hindu holy trinity of gods) first perceived it and taught it to his sons, Daksha Prajapati. Subsequently, Lord Dhanwantri, the God of healing and the teacher of the medical sciences passed it on the prominent Hi…



211. Third Eye Development By Lynn Claridge
     To activate your third eye and perceive higher dimensions, the pineal gland and the pituitary body must vibrate in unison, which is achieved through meditation and relaxation. When a correct relationship is established between personality, operating through the pituitary body, and the soul, operating through the pineal gland, a magnetic field is created.Visualization exercise is the first step in directing the energies in your inner system to activate the third eye. The magnetic field is creat…



212. Genital Herpes - Natural and Alternative Treatment Remedies By S.A. Smith
     Modern medical science has not been able to produce a cure for the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and can only offer pharmaceutical solutions that help ease the pain and speed up recovery from a genital herpes outbreak. For those that don't want to turn to medication to manage a lifetime of outbreaks, several holistic and natural remedies may offer a safer alternative.TOPICAL TREATMENT OPTIONSWhile there is no cure for genital herpes, many holistic treatment resources and studies have shown that …



213. Eucalyptus Pure Essential Oil By Michael Baker
     Eucalyptus pure essential oil is obtained from the leaves and branches of the eucalyptus tree, also known as Eucalyptus Globulus. This tree originated in Australia, where the aborigines likely discovered its medicinal properties and started experimenting with the oil. The oil is extracted through steam distillation, which used about 110 pounds of Eucalyptus tree to make 2 pounds of oil. The main therapeutic ingredient in eucalyptus essential oil is eucalyptol. This main ingredient, eucalyp…



214. My All Natural Oasis By Randy Martin
     About 7 years ago, I decided that my budget could stretch, just enough, to fulfill my lifelong dream of owning my own hot tub. Like most perspective spa owners, my biggest concern was whether the hassle of adding and mixing all those toxic chemicals that (I used to believe) are necessary for clean spa water was really worth the pleasure of after-work escapes into my personal “oasis”.After all, who dreams of an oasis comprised of a hot chemical soup, with labor involved in starting and maintain…



215. Health - It's All in the Mind By Michael Hadfield
     Do you ever listen to other people's conversations? I mean when you're standing at a bus stop, or having a drink in a café after a hard morning's shopping. You know, those people whose voices are just a little too loud and you can't really help listening; after all you are on your own, and other people's lives are quite interesting.What do they talk about? Their problems I'll bet, with health issues being high on the list. And have you ever noticed how it's a bit like a game of ping-pong. One …



216. Acupressure By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     Developed in Asia over 5,000 years ago, acupressure is an ancient healing therapy that utilizes fingers to depress key locations on the skin's surface to prompt healing withing the body. Similar to acupuncture, acupressure uses the same reference points on the body that release muscular stress; thus encouraging better blood circulation.Acupressure is very beneficial as it can relieve pain and bring the body back into harmonious balance. Acupressure's healing ability promotes stress reduction, …



217. EFT - Emotional Freedom Techniques - What is It? By Steven Harold
     EFT - Emotional Freedom Techniques was developed by Gary Craig. He, attended a course on TFT - Thought Field Therapy (Dr. Roger Callaghan) and wanted to simply what he discovered to make the process as easy as possible to use but without detracting from its effectiveness.What is EFT?EFT is a technique which involves the stimulation of various acupuncture points whilst connecting to (thinking or talking about) the issue that the person wants to resolve.In order to understand the principals beyo…



218. Crystal Ball Gazing By Sharon Jacobsen
     Crystal ball gazing has been around for thousands of years, although nobody knows for sure when it was first used as a way of channelling the thoughts buried deep within the subconscious mind.Using a crystal ball in order to visualise events is a form of scrying. While crystal ball gazing is the most popular and therefore most recognised form of scrying, any reflective surface can be used. A bowl of water—of even better, ink—works well, as does a mirror.A common misconception is that a crystal…



219. Aromatherapy Headache By Cassandra Stinchcombe
     Headaches are one of the most common of medical complaints. Most people experience headache pain at one time or another. Everyone, young and old, male and female, suffers from headaches from time to time. These may range from minor, nagging headaches to full-blown, incapacitating neurovascular migraines.Most headaches are not caused by serious medical conditions. The most common classifications of headache pain are tension, cluster, and migraine. Another disturbingly common type of headache is…



220. Bleeding Gums By Steve Polk
     Bleeding gums can be one sign of periodontal disease, gingivitis, or other serious problems. Other symptoms of poor dental health may include persistent bad breath, toothache, and receding gums. Untreated, bleeding gums and gum disease can lead to serious medical problems. Good oral hygiene, including thorough brushing and the removal of plaque and tartar from the teeth, is crucial. However, brushing alone is not enough to stop bleeding gums. Total oral hygiene requires a comprehensive plan to…



221. How A Tai Chi Retreat Can Revitalize Your Mind Body and Soul By Stephen Todd
     Today we live in a world that is more stressful than ever, and mind, body and soul retreats are very popular, where people can get away from the stresses and strains of everyday life.One of the most popular of the growing number of mind, body and soul retreats is Tai Chi.Tai Chi is a non-strenuous art that is suitable for everyone - young, old, fit, or not so fit. This is due to its gentle nature and this has been the cornerstone of its growth in popularity.An Intensive Enjoyable Introduction …



222. Some Alternative Health Strategies By Ryan Joseph
     CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) therapies are generally classified into 5 seperate categories or domains. Some of these domains have sub-domains but we will broadly go into them here.Alternative Medical Systems are built onto entirely different systems of theory in regards to the body and have evolved in a completely different direction from the mainstream medical approach. A couple of examples of alternative medical systems developed in Western societies are homeopathic and natur…



223. Balancing the Light and Dark By Robert Morgen
     Integrating my dark side was a fairly torturous process for me, partly because I made it harder than it had to be. Apparently I do that a lot. :)One of the problems at the time was my inability to get out of my own way and I continually tried to micro-manage the process rather than giving in to it and going where it wanted to take me. Part of that was from my own misconceptions about the light and dark and my reactions to them.Many of us spend a long time trying to suppress the various elemen…



224. Cliff Kuhn M.D.'s Fun Commandments Unlock Humor's Amazingly Powerful Natural Medicine By Cliff Kuhn, M.D.
     My Fun Commandments are more relevant today than ever before because I continue to explore and enlarge their scope and impact. They are your wellspring for finding freedom from your pain and illness, navigating swiftly through grief and change, having relationships better than you ever dreamed, ridding yourself of your bad habits once and for all, finding and loving a job of your dreams, and so much more.We only use about 10% of our brain, right? For hundreds of years we've been told this by p…



225. Relieving Chronic Pain Through Visualizations: A Three-Part Strategy By Ben Plumb
     The most effective way to use the subconscious for pain relief seems to be to encourage it to attack the pain process from three different directions. Here's a recap that you may be able to use to help build an effective strategy for easing your pain.The following approach may give you the greatest chance of alleviating your pain:1. Use the subconscious to try to reduce the pain signals that you're already feeling.2. Use it to try to prevent certain body systems from producing those signals i…



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