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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. Home Remedy Herbal Guide By : Aliza Adar Levine Herbal Remedies that you can take as a home remedy can make a tremendous difference in quality of life. Chinese Herbs For Menopause Hot Flashes By : Aliza Adar Levine Chinese Herbs can really help with Hot Flash Relief. Learn about how. Night Sweats and Chinese Herbs By : Aliza Adar Levine Night Sweats are a common Menopause Symptom. Many Menopausal women experience Sweating with their Hot Flashes throughout the day. Chinese Medicine Herbs can help! HOT FLASHES:What causes them and What to Do By : Aliza Adar Levine What causes hot flashes and how to get real relief without hormones. An introduction to the Principles and Practice of Energy Medicine By : Aruna Bakhru This is an easy to read description of the scientific basis for the different modalities used in Energy Medicine such as Homeopathy, sound healing, color, light, gemstone therapy etc. TCM Helps Hot Flashes By : Aliza Adar Levine Chinese Medicine sees Menopause Very differently. The focus is more that the Symptoms indicate Imbalances that need to be addressed. Living a Life of Balance - An Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine By : Aruna Bakhru An overview of Ayurvedic Medicine. One of the oldest medical systems in the world that is rooted in living in balance with nature and the earth. Homemade Facial Mask Recipies By : John Morris Try some of these proven facial mask recipies! Each treatment has its own duration that you should leave the mixture on for. When complete, rinse off with lukewarm water unless the recipie states otherwise... Cord Blood - The Future of Medicine By : John Morris If you remember your Biology classes, you would recall that cells are the building blocks that make up an organism. While most cells have a designated purpose (such as heart cells that merge to form the heart, or kidney cells that combine to form a kidney), there are others, such as stem cells that have the distinct capability to adjust and adapt to other cells to promote new and healthy growth along certain cells all through the body... Bone Breaking Disease - Osteoporosis By : Kevin Pederson It is normal for the bones to erode as we age. But for some people, the bones become so fragile that they break down under the boy's own weight. This causes hip, spine and forearm fractures. This disease is known as osteoporosis. This disease is more common amongst women then men. This is due to the fact that the women have lighter bones and after menopause, they experience rapid bone loss due to decrease in estrogen. Also women opt for heavy dieting in order to lose weight, where they skip highly nutritious food items. This results in the weaker bones in the body. Men too can suffer from this disease if they smoke, drink or take steroids Zensight Process: A New Evolution in Energy Healing By : Carol Ann Rowland Zensight Process is a self-help energy work technique that involves combining visualization together with healing statements, in order to get both hemispheres of the brain fully activated during the healing process. This article outlines how to use Zensight to address general concerns, and illustrates this with an excerpt from an actual 30 minute session during which a woman's chronic pain is fully resolved, using Zensight Process. Aromatherapy - Using Essential Oils for Good Health By : John Morris Even before the term alternative medicine was formally used, aromatherapy was already being practiced 5000 years ago by Egyptians. At that time, oil was extracted from aromatic plants through infusion and used for embalming, cosmetics and medicinal purposes... Premenstrual Symptoms - A Bane Of Every Woman By : Kevin Pederson When it is one of the those days when you feel bloated, breast pain, gain weight, acne, headaches, cramping and mood swings, you know it is one of those days that every woman dreads. A lot of women suffer from premenstrual symptoms (PMS) and can cause a lot of inconvenience to the sufferer. There are a plenty of home-based treatments available for the PMS sufferers but it needs some experimentation to determine the right one for you. How To Become An Alternative Medicine Provider By : Emanuele Allenti Healing through alternative medicine is a broad subject, traditionally referred to as practices and applications not usually taught by conventional or western medical schools as treatment for illnesses. Alternative medicine is typically not covered by health insurance, although acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic have recently gotten the go ahead. Hot Stone Massages For Your Health By : John Morris Stone massage is one of those arts of relaxation that has been around for quite some time now. From the word itself, the technique uses special stones (basalt stones) in massaging specific body parts for the purpose of relieving stress... Does Magnetic Therapy Work? By : John Morris Magnetic field therapy is one of several alternatives to conventional medicine that uses magnets for health maintenance and treating disorders. The approach has already become highly popular recourse for pain relief and healing, generating over $5 billion in sales on magnets and related products... The Importance Of Nutrition For Parents & Children By : Julian Hall They are beautiful, energetic, entertaining and they continually teach us as they grow and learn. Who are they? Your children, and second to the gift of life, the next greatest gift you can give them is good health through nutrition. As they grow you will realise that, try as you might, you won't be able to protect them from every bad influence in this world. The Snack Food Industry - Our Children's Secret Adversary By : Julian Hall Is the snack food industry really our children's secret adversary or are we just happy with the easy life. 9 times out of 10, what do we bribe our children with when they misbehave? What do we sometimes carry around with us to keep them quiet in public places? What do we promise them for good behaviour? Drugs, or as they are better known, sugary salty fatty snacks. Alternative Medicine - What Happens During Acupuncture Treatment By : John Morris Acupuncture is one of several popular alternative therapies tracing its roots to traditional medicine in China more than 5,000 years ago. Although the treatment is regarded as one of the most common and oldest worldwide, acupuncture only started to become recognized in the US after New York Times journalist James Reston wrote a feature on how his post-surgery pain was eased by doctors in China in 1971 using the procedure. 1... Respect Your Food By : Julian Hall Always give thanks for the food you are about to eat and all things you receive, the information found here and form other sources has been given to you to investigate and utilize (once you have found it to be credible) in order for you to improve or enhance your physical and spiritual bodies. From Fat To Fit By : Kevin Pederson Obesity is the global disease. It has affected people from all over the world, from rich nations like America to poor nations like India. What is Reiki All About? By : Mike Herman Reiki is a healing method that became popular in the Western cultures beginning in the twentieth century. It is an ancient healing method that has been used by the Japanese for several centuries. Don't Quit Reading - Use Reading Glasses! By : Rory H. Hawkins An intersting and informative look at the different aspects of reading glasses. Holistic Medicine: Ayurveda By : Evelyn Lim Ayurveda is the oldest and most holistic medicine in the world. Its teachings and practices were documented over 5,000 years ago in India, despite having a history that spans longer than what was documented. Light Therapy - A Cure For Skin Problems And Other Disorders By : John Morris Light therapy or phototherapy is an alternative treatment based on light exposure for various disorders. This procedure, which is also called light box therapy, involves the use of light brighter than regular indoor lighting, but significantly less bright than sunlight... Health Benefits Of Herbal Tea By : John Morris Herbal teas have long been associated with good health. Drinking such teas offers curative and preventive properties, with the practice now common worldwide after being limited initially to the orient... Restore Body And Mind Balance Through Reflexology By : John Morris For most people who enjoy getting frequent massage and appreciate all the health benefits it provides, this article gives valuable information about the basics and health benefits reflexology can do for you... Choosing a Hypnotherapist to Stop Smoking By : Jason Johns One of the best ways to stop smoking is through hypnosis, but with a multitude of hypnotherapists, how do you pick one that works for you? The Poisoning of Humanity By : Aruna Bakhru Amalgam is more than 50% mercury. It is widely used as a filling material. In this article the author herself a physician debunks the assertion that the mercury in amalgam is safe and does not cause illness. Alternative Medicine: Weighing the Risks By : Evelyn Lim Before you try alternative medicine for treatment, please ensure that you are well aware that there are certain risk areas. Read this article to find out! Beware of "Natural" Skin Care Products Containing Toxic Ingredients By : Kathleen Williams Skin care products which claim to be "natural" often contain harmful chemicals. Here's how to determine if they're safe to use. Backache Treated Via Aromatherapy? By : Mike Herman An all too common ailment is that of back pain. Back pain for you, if at all, may be minor, however for many people, and increasing as people age, back pain can be debilitating and interfere with a person's life. Energy Healing Offers New Hope for Fibromyalgia Sufferers By : Carol Ann Rowland This article provides self-help instructions for how to use energy healing methods to begin experiencing effective relief from fibromyalgia, without any unpleasant side effects. THC Patch and Gum Right Around the Corner? By : David Maillie Doctors have known that marijuana can be useful in the treatment of emaciated and anorexic patients from diseases like chemotherapy and AIDS. Many doctors have and still prescribe marijuana - yes it can be obtained legally through a prescription. Now, the government is doing research into a patch or possibly gum, along with the Marinol pill to treat more malodys like gulf war syndrome and similar. The Perfect Night By : Omar Williams We all have tried to get girls that seem impossible to reach. People will tell you all the time "oh you can never get her", why? Why can't you have her? Here are some simple rules and guidelines to go by to help you out. Sensuality with Aromatherapy By : Mike Herman Yes it's true, aromatherapy is often a fragrant aroma that is pleasing the sense of smell. However it is much more than that, aromatherapy can be a big help in promoting relaxation, suppressing appetite, bringing both physical and mental healing to the body, and in enhancing sensuality. Rip-Off enlargement methods By : Omar Williams Most men are very concerned with penis size, and how their penis measures up to other men's. Because of this, men have tried all sorts of ways to enlarge their penis. Some can be harmful and can cause discomfort to them, while many others are expensive or simply ineffective. How Relaxation Can Diminish Your Anxiety With Phenomenal Results By : Darren Hodgson Just like every other kind of emotion anxiety has a purpose. It's purpose is to warn you of a possible danger and to help you prepare for it. It's designed to elicit your in built fight or flight response so that you're prepared if the danger comes to pass. Essential Oils For Healing And Therapy By : Lee Dobbins Find out about 11 popular essential oils and their uses. How Your Skin Works By : Omar Williams Can you imagine how we would look if we do not have skin covering us up? That may be too gross for our imagination. The Herbal Alternative By : Omar Williams Plants are nature's remedies. The use of plants for healing purposes predates human history and forms the origin of much modern medicine. Herbal traditions have been passed down and refined with scientific understanding, providing information to assist in health maintenance. Home Remedies For Bruises By : Kevin Pederson It is a very common skin injury which occurs when tiny blood vessels are harmed due to a bump on your soft skin tissue. Medically this is known as contusion. In this process the blood vessels are damaged leaving behind a blue or black mark. How Holistic Healing Works By : Gregg Hall Where at any time does this give the body a chance to reach a balanced state? It doesn't get rid of the root problem and that is where holistic medicine comes in, it goes after the root problem and this takes time. Benefits of Green Tea By : Robert Rogers Tea and Cancer Prevention Tea drinking is an ancient tradition dating back 5,000 years in China and India. Long regarded in those cultures as an aid to good health. How To Find An Alternative Medicine For Asthma? By : Eddy Kong This article is about how to find a suitable alternative medicine for asthma with new medical breakthroughs. Read on. Emotional Freedom Technique vs. Zensight - A Comparison of Energy Healing Approaches By : Carol Ann Rowland Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Zensight are two highly effective, self-help energy healing techniques. The following article discusses some of the similarities and differences between the two approaches. Smell Your Way to Good Health By : John Savage Aromatherapy has been practiced for almost 3500 years and is now growing in popularity Health Secrets From Five Thousand Years Ago By : Gregg Hall When you get sick, you go to the doctor. And the doctor will, of course, prescribe medicines. You will go and buy medicines. You take them, and hopefully, you get well. Options For Acid Reflux By : Mike Herman More and more people are turning to alternatives to the medicines prescribed by doctors to cure illnesses and diseases, including acid reflux disease. The Four Miracle Sleep Herbs By : Stephanie Davies If you have ever had a difficult time sleeping, or even getting to sleep, this article will contain invaluable information that will help to enable you to get the best night’s sleep you have ever had. Aromatherapy: A Recipe to Help Spice Up A Romantic Evening By : Evelyn Lim This article outlines a simple recipe guide for you in using aromatherapy to prepare for an evening with your date. The recipe is a sure winner in helping you spice up your romantic life! Shocking Facts And Myths About Hypnosis By : Steve Meade Discover the real facts about some of the most common hypnosis myths. Aromatherapy for Anxiety Relief By : Evelyn Lim Psychiatrists may recommend a course of therapy along with prescribed medication to help ease anxiety. Many of the medications however carry side effects. How about trying some aromatherapy instead for anxiety relief? Getting to Grips with Acupuncture By : Alex Rider General overview of the ancient Chinese art of acupuncture. Details exist on its origin, the old an new theories on why it works, techniques involved and their reasoning, and advice on starting acupuncture treatment for the uninitiated. The Blue Matrix and Body Wisdom By : Mary Desaulniers This article profiles Sharlene Mclearon, a Blue Matrix Practitioner. The Blue Matrix Energetics is a powerful system of connecting to the Universal Energy Source that comes from an understanding of the body's innate wisdom. All You Ever Wanted To Know About Purslane Herb By : Kevin Pederson Purslane Herb and its therapeutic uses to treat various health ailments has been outlined in this article. The Pain Attraction - Magnetic Therapy By : Pete Wyatt For thousands of years, Chinese, Egyptian, Roman, Greek and Hindu practitioners have used magnets to successfully treat medical ailments such as arthritis, chronic pain, inflammation, muscle tension, migraines, tumors, asthma allergies, diabetes and more. An Introduction To Natural Health Therapies By : Isabel Baldry Alternative medicines are coming back in a big way. The over dependence on allopathic and surgical methods to cure human maladies, and their corresponding side effects are encouraging patients to take to older and more natural means of cure. Hooray for Home Births By : Julian Hall This week the national UK newspapers announced that mothers who decide to have home births are putting their babys lives at risks. For the first time, doctors and midwives will be ordered to tell women that giving birth in their own homes could be riskier than in hospital. Chiropractors - Saviors or Quacks? By : Pete Wyatt Chiropractic care is now a century old practice and its popularity shows no signs of slowing down. Real world results are confirming that these manual adjustments are bringing surprisingly good health benefits to patients. Herbal Remedies -- Friend or Foe? By : Minh Nguyen Plants have been used for medicinal purposes since the Stone Age, so it is not surprising that a natural solution is appealing. High Blood Pressure - Is There A Natural Remedy? By : Andrew Wilson High blood pressure, or hypertension, is not a medical condition that can be taken lightly. It is a very serious condition that can have fatal consequences if it is not treated correctly The great majority of people who have hypertension don't even know it since it has no obvious symptoms that can not be attributed to other conditions such as headaches and dizziness. Three Alternative Natural Remedies to Better Your Health By : Gabe Killian Learn how three simple changes to your diet can potentially increase your engergy and your general health. Have You Considered a Natural Health Remedy? By : Jerry Cahill Are you suffering from symptoms that do not go away no matter how many times you visit your doctor? Perhaps investigating natural remedies might be an option for you to consider. What Is Therapeutic Touch? By : Douglas Hardwick Therapeutic Touch is a form of energy medicine that developed within the American nursing tradition in the 1970's. Like other forms of energy medicine, Therapeutic Touch assumes that there is a natural field of energy that surrounds and penetrates every living thing. Practitioners manipulate this field to promote healing. Natural Cures for Yeast Infections By : Kevin Pederson In this article, Kevin Pederson explains what are yeast infections, their causes, natural home cures and additional tips which help fight yeast infections at home. Aromatherapy: Use Your Garden and Reap the Benefits By : Randy Zakowski Using your garden to enhance your aromatherapy experience Controlling Asthma With Biofeedback By : David Silva Asthma is one of a dozen or so conditions that have been successfully treated by using biofeedback to control what are usually involuntary and unconscious muscle reactions. Great Anti Aging Skin Care Advice By : David Maillie What really works for anti aging skin care? Here's what most dermatologists actually recommend to their patients. This is an anti aging skin care must read. "Don't Worry,Be Happy", Another Great Method To Manage You Stress By : Gaetane Ross Almost everyone have heard the hit single 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin. The song has a very catchy way of conveying its message of being happy to everyone. Bobby Mcferiin's simple message surely made a lot of people by telling them not to worry. Herbal Remedies From Your Crisper Drawer By : Lee Dobbins Find out about some easy herbal remedies that you can make from everyday foods. Tips for Preventing and Treating Headaches By : Scott Taylor 10 top tips for preventing headaches. Natural Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis By : Sandra Kim Leong In most instances, the benefits of using natural treatment for rheumatoid arthritis outweigh any instant results, from consuming drugs. Consuming drugs may provide the much needed relief in quick time, but over-reliance can mean lead to side effects. Easing The Symptoms Of Menopause With Natural Remedies By : Lee Dobbins Learn about 13 herbs that can help ease the symptoms of menopause. "Relaxation" Your Daily Allowance for Stress Relief By : Gaetane Ross Stress is the curse of living in modern times. Everyone suffers from stress. And the stress we suffer takes a heavy toll on our bodies, emotions and minds. Feeling stressed out, worn out by fatigue or just simply having a miserable day, the best thing to do is relax. The Phantom of the Opera and Phantom Limb Pain By : Robert Shields Phantom Limb Pain is considered a medical mystery. Natural Male Enhancement Instead Of Prescription Drugs For Male Impotence By : Ann Knapp The cost of a prescription drug for male impotence has to certainly be overwhelming for anyone with erectile dysfunction. Don't Leave Your Doctor Out of The Loop By : David Silva If you're like millions of others and prefer Alternative Medicine over traditional Western medicine, you don't have to give up one for the other. They can, and should, work together. Ayurveda Diet Recommendations For Each Body Type By : Rebecca Prescott Learn about what foods support the three ayurveda body types - pitta, vata, and kapha. We cover the characteristics of each body type, as well as information on some of the things that throw those constitutions out of balance. Zen Shiatsu Massage's Healing Touch By : Rebecca Prescott Learn about the differences between zen shiatsu and other types of shiatsu, as well as key points about how a practitioner arrives at his diagnosis. Find out how the meridians fit in, what they are, and which is the least painful of the different types of shiatsu practiced in the West. Rip-offs in Alternative Healthcare By : Stephen Hall Basic information on the pros and cons of taking laser guided supplements for one or anpther health condition but while ignoring the whole person entirely. Taming Trauma with Zensight Process By : Carol Ann Rowland Everyone has experienced trauma in their lives in some form or another. The following article teaches you how you can begin today, to heal the effects of past traumatic incidents, gently, quickly, and easily. "Relaxing with a Mental PDA" Your 5 minutes daily program to Stress management By : Gaetane Ross We all have this favorite expression when it comes to being stressed out, and I wouldn't bother naming all of them since it may also vary in different languages. But when it comes down to it, I think that it is how we work or even relax, for that matter that triggers stress. Ever been stressed even when you're well relaxed and bored? I know I have. Regions of the Body Targeted in Acupuncture By : Alex Rider One key area of acupuncture is the notion that certain points of the body are centres for energy (qi) that flows throughout. This brief article describes these important points used in acupuncture. Beginners Guide to the Do's and Don'ts of Aromatherapy By : Alex Rider Tips on how to best go about discovering the wonderful, vibrant and health benefiting art of aromatherapy are carefully laid out in this quick and easy to read article. Aromatherapy Herbs For Healing By : Rebecca Prescott Find out how aromatherapy is made, and what is typically needed to grow your own herbs for this. There are 7 tips on essential oils. Acupuncture Questions and Answers By : Alex Rider Acupuncture is gaining in popularity, and with it the intrigue into what its all about. This short and concise article answers some of the more common questions associated with this 'alternative' practice. 10 Ways To Get Rid Of A Headache By : Lee Dobbins A bad headache can really put a damper on your day - here's 10 simple ways you can get relief. Acne, Shocking Reasons For Natural Treatments By : Wycliffe Williams People who suffer with acne are in pain. A constant pain I might add. Within the US context, this pain is so bad that The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has highlighted pain as their primary focus in their annual report card on US health. Health Benefits Of Green Tea By : Anita Cherry Green Tea is beneficial for Alzheimer's disease, arthrosclerosis, blood pressure, autoimmune diseases, cancer, cholesterol, diabetes, heart, liver diseases, skin care, viral infection, and flu. Green tea does not have many side effects. The Five Elements of Oriental Medicine By : Steve Hudson One of the major ways in which Chinese medicine determines how ones health is relies on the laws of the universe. What are Cluster Headaches And How Can They be Avoided? By : Lee Dobbins Cluster headaches are rather common but can be quite painful. Here are some tips on why you might get them and how to reduce their effects. How the Power of Touch can Transform Your Health and Relationships By : Ray Miller How the massage can transform your health and relationships. Fight The Flu With A Body Detox By : Dennis Cole Most people do not realize that you can beat the flu with a body detox. You might have heard about body detox already and what it can do for you but did you know that a body detox will even help your body fight off the flu if you already have it. This is amazing since there is not any medications that will clear it up any faster. 10 Advantages of Light Therapy By : Lee Dobbins Learn about some of the advantages of light therapy to treat the blues in winter as well as certain skin problems. Migraine, Migraine, Go Away and Don't Come Back on Any Other Day By : Lee Dobbins Learn about migraine headaches and how you might be able to reduce their symptoms. Medical Resource A List of Unusual Alternative Medicine By : Josh Stone A list of some of the alternative medicine practices you're likely to encounter in the United States. Some of these are considered border-line acceptable even in the professional medical field, and many understand that this is unfortunate. To Go or Not to Go Herbal, that is the Question By : Steve Hudson Many people nowadays are turning to organics and naturals otherwise known as herbals. History of Homoeopathy By : Steve Hudson Homoeopathy is a system of medicine introduced by a german physician Dr Samuel Hahnemann.
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