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New to magnetic fields? Start here - By Dr. William Pawluk- Do You Need a Substitute for Vegetable Oil When Cooking? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Emilia KlappOne reason why our body suffers so much inflammation nowadays is due to an excess of compounds created by too many fats and oils that have an excess of Omega 6 fatty acids. Because vegetable oils may be high in Omega 6s, do you need a substitute for vegetable oil when cooking? When you eat ...
Views: 1382 - Your Period Doesn't Have to Hurt: Natural Remedies for Cramps - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2014 from Michelle StevensonIf you’re a woman, chances are you have experienced some degree of cramping during your period, at some point in your life. Cramps can range from the mildly annoying to the completely debilitating. Most women have come to accept this pain as a part of their regular monthly physiology. I ...
Views: 1382 - Acceptance at Any Size - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Shannon LagasseThere are some health advocates I know out there who are extremely passionate about their cause, almost to a fault. Today, I read a post by one such person who said that “normal isn’t healthy” and that “plus-sized models are setting a bad example.” Being someone who has really appreciated the ...
Views: 1381 - Creating Your Healthy Life - ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from Pamela HeyenWhat is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD? ADHD symptoms include the inability to pay attention, concentrate or complete tasks and may include hyperactivity. It can be difficult to accurately diagnose ADHD. Health professionals should be provided a detailed medical history of ...
Views: 1379 - Trust in Yourself is Power of Healing - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Rachel MadorskyThe medicinal value of beets was used by such well-known doctors of the distant past as Avicenna, Hypocrite, Galen and Paracelsus. Doctors of Ancient Greece used beet juice to cure fevers, anemia, and diseases of the digestive and lymphatic systems. The root of the beet contains a large ...
Views: 1379(2 votes) - Why Choose Homoeopathy? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyHomoeopathic Medicines have been used for Centuries as a norm when it comes to treating the "Royal Family" So if it is Good Enough for the Royal Family it must be Good Enough for US!!!! First of all What is Homoeopathy? Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine created in 1796 by ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - What is Whole Food Nutrition & Why is it Better For You? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Becky BishopWhat does whole food nutrition mean? What is a diet that includes primarily whole foods? Whole foods nutrition means eating foods that are unprocessed and unrefined or minimally processed and refined before being consumed. To me, at its simplest level, eating whole foods means nothing more than ...
Views: 1378 - Healing Natural Home Remedies for Abdominal Pain and Digestive Problems - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Rebecca ShellyI feel for anyone who has digestive problems and abdominal pain or stomach discomfort that results from gas, improper digestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome or even allergies. Whatever is causing your pain there are things you can do without prescription medications that do work. I know because I ...
Views: 1377 - Taking Care of Yourself in Today's World - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Dr Harry HenshawLiving in our world today can be very stressful. While some of the stress that we experience is actually useful for motivating us, a point can be reached where it becomes very harmful, physically, emotionally and even spiritually. Knowing how to manage and even reduce the harmful effects of ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - Sleep: Go to Your Room! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Roberta MittmanSleep is a key component to health. Getting under 8 hours of sleep can lead to illness, obesity, and poor overall daytime performance. Feeling trapped in a cycle of daily fatigue and nighttime wakefulness? Applying the 3Rs will give you some solutions from the integrative, holistic ...
Views: 1376(3 votes) - Vegetarianism: A Way of Humaneness and Toxin-Free Living - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Rossi DavisPeople need food to survive. Why are so many people obese when there is no scarcity of food especially in the West? Being a vegetarian or a vegan is not only healthy, it is also humane. Do you really need to eat a duck or a rabbit to feel satisfied in your belly, entertain your taste buds, or ...
Views: 1376(3 votes) - Letting Intuition Work For You - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Karen HansenLETTING INTUITION WORK FOR YOU The psychologist Carl Jung was once asked if he believed in God. He responded I don’t just believe, I know. Intuitives often feel the same way, many of you as readers don’t just believe it exists, you know it does. Intuition is just another sense like seeing, ...
Views: 1375 - Workaholic or Peak Performer? - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThe work place is a competitive environment, and is even more competitive in recent times. With promotions becoming all the more important, people are willing to do whatever needs to be done to keep their jobs or get a new one. To get the “bit extra”, you need to do that bit extra, ...
Views: 1375 - Chipped Tooth in the Play Ground? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Tom GilmourFalling is quite normal for children. Preschoolers and early elementary school students will test their physical prowess when playing with other kids in the playground and some may discover their balance is not the best during these developmental years. All of this rough housing and ...
Views: 1373 - Healing is in forgiveness - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2015 from Christina de ValenciaThis is the second in a series of articles looking at how our feelings affect our lives and bodies. It is powerful knowledge that can help eliminate pain in all areas of your life. If you are struggling with something, send me an email or call. Healing happens when you forgive This is a ...
Views: 1372 - The Alternative Mechanic - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Marek DoyleImagine your body is a car. Instead of your liver, you have an engine block. Instead of your thyroid, you have a fuel pump. Your immune system has been replaced by a steering rack and your digestive system is now a catalytic converter. And so on. For the first few years, ownership of your ...
Views: 1372(3 votes) - Energy Medicine. What is it? - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Stephanie StanfieldMost people are familiar with the term CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine). You may think that energy medicine falls into those categories. It is that plus so much more. The International Society for the Study of Subtle Energy and Energy Medicine defines Energy Medicine as that which ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - Top 12 Energy Boosters Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Kim Van DykeEnergy can be easy to come by if you just take the time to care for yourself and learn a few boosters to help get you moving and feeling more alive and active. As I promised, here are the last 5 energy boosters to help you get through your day. 8. Oxygen Really! Breathing deeply from ...
Views: 1371(2 votes) - Health and Illness Simplified - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Corey SondrupCircle any of the Following that Applies to You! Acute Fatigue Malaise Weakness Delirium Tremors Backache Chronic Indigestion Muscular Twitching Abdominal Spasms Impaired Memory Depression Impaired ...
Views: 1370(1 vote) - Physical And Emotional Consequences Of The Speaking And Singing Voice Disorders. - by Submitted on May 31, 2017 from Diana YampolskyDealing with. various voice disorders are my specialty. Over many years, I have attended to hundreds, if not thousands of people with different voice injuries of their speaking and/or singing voices. In general, they were all, one way or another, physically and, nevertheless, emotionally hurt ...
Views: 1370 - Stomach Ulcer Symptoms: Home Treatment Advice - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanStomach ulcers will probably be one of the most common conditions that a lot of us suffer today. Ulcers are usually viewed as minor conditions and, therefore, not given the importance that they need. People seem to think of ulcers as part of everyday life. What most people do not know is that ...
Views: 1370 - The Doctor-Poet - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from John DiamondHe is the true and only doctor. — Emerson, The Poet Looking at all those who have come to me for help, I long ago came to the conclusion that there was only one word to describe their real problem. And I arrived at this not by just looking at them, but by looking into them – deeply. And ...
Views: 1370(1 vote) - Are YOU addicted? My confession - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Roberta MittmanAs a college student, I fell prey to a cigarette addiction. Many years later, I'm still not certain how the habit took hold, though it probably involved stress, friends who smoked, and lack of information about the dangers. Regardless, I soon realized this behavior's power over me. My efforts to ...
Views: 1369 - How to Heal and Prevent Cancer and Other Illnesses With a Daily 'Vowel' Movement - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comI'd like to share with you several key practices I've learned on my 3-year journey with cancer that can help heal or prevent cancer and other illnesses. I’ve come up with an acronym to help us remember these important points: it’s the vowels AEIOU and Y. The word ‘heal’ literally means ‘to ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - What is Aromatherapy and Does it Work? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from sarah labdarSmell is the ability for us to perceive odors within our environment. An odor can revive a memory, give us a feeling, remind us of a person, place or thing, or even enhance our mood. This is why aromatherapy has been introduced as an alternative medicine to be used with or without other ...
Views: 1369(2 votes) - Experiencing Healing Peace This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Misa HopkinsDo you ever feel as though you have entered rat-race season starting about the end of November? We can become so caught in up in what we think we should be doing for the holidays that we lose track of how we really want to be feeling. We send holiday cards that wish each other peace and we ...
Views: 1368 - It is 2015 So Why are Microwave Ovens Still In Use? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2015 from Stephanie TippieIt is 2015 So Why are Microwave Ovens Still In Use? Most of us believe that our government will inform us of the harmful or negative side effects of products on the market. I am afraid this is not the case most of the time and today I want to discuss the negatives of microwave use. Did you ...
Views: 1368 - Without This Your Organizing System Can’t Last - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Julie GrayI’ve seen it time and time again. My client is no longer letting items fall through the cracks. They have created time in their calendar for focused work without interruptions. Their productivity has skyrocketed. They’ve built a beautiful system for knowing what it is they need to do and when ...
Views: 1368 - Foods for Diabetes Should Regularly Include Foods High in Chromium - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Emilia KlappScientific studies have shown that for glucose to be metabolized properly, your body needs a small amount of chromium. A chromium deficiency can prevent your body from properly using glucose and responding to insulin. It can also lead to overweight, fatigue, excess thirst, increased appetite, ...
Views: 1366 - How To Create a Crystal Altar - by Submitted on May 10, 2004 from Linda FoltynCreating your own Crystal Altar is easy and inexpensive. What is a crystal altar? It is a special place where you keep your collection of crystals for mediation, and / or for an energy center in your home or apartment. It doesn't require much room, and can be set up in a few minutes. To give ...
Views: 1365 - Cancer Natural Remedies That Have Helped My Patients Fully Recover – - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2008 from Dr. James ChappellFor 37 years as a board certified chiropractic doctor, traditional naturopath, clinical nutritionist and medical herbalist, I have taught natural healing techniques to patients to help them recover fully from major health challenges, including so-called “terminal” cancers. I teach ...
Views: 1363 - The Benefits Of Colon Cleansing - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Anthony CappelloMany of us do not realize the amount of toxins we put in our bodies from pesticides, processed foods, sugars, nutrisweet, etc. These toxins can cause all sorts of medical problems such as constipation, bloating, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, and even cancer of the colon as well as other ...
Views: 1363 - How to Spot Causes of Athletes Foot Symptoms - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanAthlete’s foot is a condition primarily caused by fungi, but it could also be placed under the category of auto immune diseases. The reason why it is called athlete’s foot is because athletes are the most prone when it comes to having this infection. Why? Let’s find out. Fungi are a group of ...
Views: 1362 - A Holistic Approach to ADD and ADHD - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2015 from Cara NicoleWhat is ADD and ADHD ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, are one in the same. There are actually six types of ADD according to Dr. Amen of Amen Clinics. ADD and ADHD can be caused by a deficiency of adrenaline. Adrenaline is produced by the ...
Views: 1361 - This Growth Inside Of You Could Be Robbing You Of Energy! - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2015 from Michael RosenbaumAn estimated 30 million Americans have inside of them something growing out of control that's robbing them of health and energy. And most of us have no clue that it's there . . . A common yeast called Candida albicans lives inside of most of us. Ordinarily your immune system and decent ...
Views: 1361 - 5-HTP As A Complementary And Alternative Medicine - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Mark HolyWhat is 5-HTP? 5-HTP is a chemical precursor to the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter responsible for positive mood balance. 5-HTP stands for 5 hydroxy-L-tryptophan. L-tryptophan is an amino acid found in lean meats that combines with vitamin C to produce serotonin. 5-HTP is produced ...
Views: 1360 - Our Personal Landfill - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Lori BarnettI was watching the show Oprah did on going "green." A woman mentioned that it was important to remember that the stuff we throw away doesn't go away — it goes to a landfill where it is buried ... and there it stays — for years and years. It reminded me of my work and I realized that we all ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - ***Mind of Head and of Heart - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Daniel BenorSome people carry their heart in their head and some carry their head in their heart. The trick is to keep them apart yet working together. - David Hare Introduction In wholistic conceptualizations, our primary consciousness resides in spirit and is expressed through ...
Views: 1358 - A Sensual Way to Healthy Eating | Enjoy Your Good Food - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Elizabeth JohnsonWhat is Healthy Eating? Part 1 Could it be grilled chicken, broccoli and rice? Tofurky on Thanksgiving? A raw diet? No carbs? No fat? Pure juice? What kind of food does the phrase “healthy eating” conjure up? So What Is Good Food? But you and I know that there’s more to it, than ...
Views: 1356 - What Are TIA and Heat Stroke? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauTIA Stroke is commonly known as Transient Ischemic Attack; Heat Stroke is a form of brain stroke that has a specific triggering factor. These two conditions affect the nervous system and its functions. The brain is the core organ in the body. It controls all the other system even the heart. The ...
Views: 1356 - Why We Don’t Meditate: And How We Can Change This - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffLet’s explore why we don’t meditate twice a day? Some of us do, but many of us don’t meditate when we should. People come home after a long, hard day of work, finish their day and fall into bed without meditating. There’s simply ‘no time’ for meditation. But why don’t we find the time? ...
Views: 1356(2 votes) - Craniosacral Therapy Helps TMJ - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from Gloria FloresCraniosacral Therapy is a light-touch modality that can create dramatic improvements in your life if you have TMJ dysfunction. Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction is associated with pain or dysfunction in the joint of the jaw. Often this condition is abbreviated as TMJ. TMJ symptoms can ...
Views: 1355 - Feeling Old and Tired? 3 Ways to Fire Up Your Qi - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Roberta MittmanAs a licensed, nationally board-certified acupuncturist, I love that 5000-year-old healing practices have an important role in so many modern lives. Another valuable nugget based in ancient Chinese medicine? The idea that everything important begins with one force: qi. Qi (pronounced "chee"), ...
Views: 1355 - Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Lori JacobsYes you can cure Epstein Barr! There is a perfectly natural, non-toxic fibromyalgia treatment that will have you feeling better in one month. Use this plan for both the fibromyalgia treatment and to cure Epstein Barr. Candida is an element naturally present in our intestinal flora. The natural ...
Views: 1355 - How to Find Your Ideal Job - by Are you like thousands of other people who are seeking more meaningful and satisfying work?
I just got off the phone with a new client who is very dissatisfied with her work life. "Rhonda" sort of stumbled into a career in project management eight years ago and just never got out of it. Like ...
Views: 1354 - IBS Support: 5 Frequently Asked Questions about Irritable Bowel Syndrome - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Albert SnowI have been a holistic gastroenterologist for over 3 decades, and my line of work involves providing people with IBS support. This has brought me into contact with many clients who ask a lot of questions out of curiosity about their condition. There were some queries that kept recurring. So, ...
Views: 1354 - What Astrology says about your Teeth and Feet? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2019 from Sri TulasiAstrology describes the auspicious and inauspicious signs of every part of the body. According to this, information about the nature and fate of a person can be obtained from every part of the body. A man whose teeth are directly raised and smooth, he is rich. A person who has long teeth ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - What Do Hives Look Like and How You Can Treat Them Naturally - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from M RochellYou may be looking unhappily in the mirror at those red, itchy rashes on your skin and wondering, “what do hives look like?” We've all heard of hives and at some point, about twenty percent of us will find ourselves breaking out at some point in our lives. Hives appear when a chemical, ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - Acne Sufferers - A Change in Lifestyle Could Change Their Lives - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Tony BurnellNatural Remedy for Acne Can we find a natural remedy for acne or are acne sufferers forever committed to looking for the next wonder drug, lotion or cream, only to be disappointed yet again? Are they to be forever doing the rounds of doctors and dermatologists trying prescriptions that often ...
Views: 1353(2 votes) - The Detox Foot Bath Or Detox Foot Spa, And How They Work - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from James CardenThe Detox Foot Bath or Detox Foot Spa has quickly become one of the leading ways that people are getting healthier in their lives. The basic premise for these systems goes way back, with the original form of foot detoxification coming 1600 years ago in a Japanese legend. According to the legend ...
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