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New to magnetic fields? Start here - By Dr. William Pawluk- The Long Road Back From Toxic Poisoning - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleMy journey with toxins probably started around the same time as yours. I wanted to talk about my relationship with toxins because I do not think I am very different from most other people. Although the details are most likely to be different, we drank from the same tap, ate the same food and ...
Views: 1697 - Why Facial Exercising and Facial Massage Works So Effectively - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from PATRICIA GOROWAYFacial exercising and facial massage are both vital elements in the overall tone, texture and appearance of the facial skin, and they have rehabilitative properties as well and have been long used to treat conditions such as TMJ and Bell’s palsy For years, specialized physical therapists and ...
Views: 5308(1 vote) - The Three Biggest Mistakes People in Business Make That Keep Them Overwhelmed and Out of Control - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukThanks to a friend in New York who asked me how he could deal with the overwhelming demands of his workplace. This is a great topic and absolutely vital to understand for anyone in business right now. Let’s call my friend Pete (to protect privacy) and his colleagues were recently accused of ...
Views: 1385 - How Do Addictions Prevent Spiritual Growth? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleAn addiction is a dependency on a substance, behaviour or thought process that came about as a coping mechanism for the pain felt inside, and as a way of getting though life. Addictions come in many forms. The alcoholic believes that he "needs" alcohol to get through the day, and it masks ...
Views: 4049(1 vote) - 5 Non-Surgical Options You Must Consider for Your Joint Pain - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Michael KrinskyAccording to the 2006 National Health Interview Survey, some 30% of adults experience joint pain. Of those responding to the survey, 18% reported knee pain, followed by 9% reporting pain in the shoulders, 7% in the fingers, and 7% in the hips. There are several causes for joint pain such as ...
Views: 654 - Do You Take Responsibility For Your Health? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleIt is often said in the alternative field of medicine that one of the biggest hurdles to overcome is the fact that when someone visits the doctor, they are given some drugs to make them better. These are always prescribed with the caveat that if they do not work, that you are to return to the ...
Views: 1415 - Treatment of Disorders in Traditional Medicine: AGEING I - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Codrut TutuIt is an acknowledged fact that the inhabitants of the Himalayans have the longest life span. It is the pure living environment that maintains their health and ensures their longevity: the air is fresh; the drinkable water has hardly been touched by pollution, the grounds on which they live and ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - The Truth About Allergies - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from odette worrellAllergic reactions are typically associated with a runny nose, bouts of sneezing, or a skin reaction after contact with an allergen. But what about the subtle silent reactions we can’t feel or see? These reactions go on for years until our bodies finally create a symptom. During those ”quiet” ...
Views: 1347(2 votes) - How Much Fish Oil do You Need? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Dr. Len LopezFish oils are a natural anti-inflammatory and should be your first choice if you are concerned about heart attacks, strokes, arthritic joint pain or other inflammatory problems according to recent studies. In fact, fish oils should be your first line of defense when it comes to helping with ...
Views: 1951(2 votes) - What is Life Coaching? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from M Joy YoungWhat is Life Coaching? by M. Joy Young, Social worker and certified professional coach with Portland Lifestyle Counseling LLC Coaching is an empowering relationship between the client and the coach that focuses on helping the client achieve their life goals, ambitions, and/or dreams. I ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Mini Dental Implants And Their Benefits - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2011 from Mbeh LawrenceIndividuals can now easily have mini dental implants installed in their jaw bones thanks to the latest advancement in dentistry; this allows dental prosthetics to become strongly held in place without any support from adhesive. When people receive these dental implants they allow them with ...
Views: 814 - TRADITIONAL MEDICINE – APPROACH AND PRACTICE - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Codrut TutuThe traditional medicine has lasted owing to the fact that it is born out of the countless experiences of whole generations, from century to century, from millennium to millennium; it is born out of traditions; it is actual and it comes from the beginning; it is as modern now in its efficiency ...
Views: 1053 - A Catalyst For Health Enhancement - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Sonia AlexandraStone Massage is a specialized therapy utilizing the heat retaining warm basalt and the cool sedimentary massage stones. Chakra balancing is incorporated using semi-precious stones and crystals along with aromatherapy. It is a physical practice with a vital spiritual root. This unique therapy ...
Views: 1718(3 votes) - What is Hypnosis good for? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from may grahamWhat is Hypnosis Good For? There are a lot of people nowadays that endorse hypnosis as a cure-all for something; whether for emotional problems or psychological problems, or even physical health problems. Is it really that good? What is hypnosis good for? For one thing, hypnosis made Dracula ...
Views: 735 - ***Fructose Corn Syrup Is One Product that Really Should be Banned - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Bill AustinIn my last physical my blood sugar level was higher than where I would like to see it and when I meditated upon what was causing it to go up, I got that I was drinking too much soda. So over the last two months I have been making a very challenging transition of moving from drinking a lot of ...
Views: 1818(1 vote) - Detoxify and Immunify your Diet - Top Medicinal Foods to Boost your Health and Cuisine - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Sarah HolvikOK, I realize immunify isn’t technically a word, but you get the idea – this is about foods with serious immune boosting and detoxifying action. How does a single food do all of this, you might ask? The secret to the double-action health benefits lies in the interconnection between these crucial ...
Views: 2277(3 votes) - Is Gluten Causing Your Health Problems? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Beth MollenkampI was having breakfast with a group of friends this morning. When I declined the biscuit offered to me, one of them said, “Oh, no, now I suppose you have gluten intolerance too, the latest disease fad. I wonder the next new disease will be?” To which all of the others laughed in agreement of her ...
Views: 1844(2 votes) - Are You Tired Of All The Drug Commercials And The Side Effects They Cause? I Was!! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dan ThompsonAll Natural Cures and Home Remedies That Will Give You RELIEF From Your Symptoms NOW Proven In Clinical Trials! "Don't go anywhere, because this could be the most important information about your health you'll ever read!" After researching 1,000's of natural cures and home ...
Views: 1202 - Being Present in the Moment to Heal the Pain of the Past - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Misa HopkinsEmotional pain from the past can lodge in the body and become physical pain in the present. If you ignore the emotional pain, you are basically ignoring the root cause of the physical pain, and may find yourself remaining in physical discomfort. This is a difficult concept for many of us to ...
Views: 1995(3 votes) - Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine – Queens of Traditional Medicine - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Codrut TutuAcupuncture is a complex system of diagnosing, treatment and prevention of diseases. It holds a special place among traditional therapies. Many theories try to explain the mechanisms by which acupuncture helps the human body regenerate and heal itself, in a miraculous way in most of the cases. ...
Views: 1742(3 votes) - You don't die from genital herpes – those sores just make you wish you did! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dan ThompsonPicture this... Your true love spent all day planning this romantic surprise. Candlelight, three roses in a dainty vase, soft music in the backgrounds, two plates side-by side, favorite foods ready to serve... and soft, sensual satin sheets ready for later. Romance pulsates through the air A ...
Views: 775 - Are Drugs Or Alcohol Affecting Your Life Now? We Can Stop Them NOW!! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Dan ThompsonIs alcohol or drug use badly affecting your life or someone's life who you care about? Do you or someone you know have an addiction problem? Instead of thinking of yourself as “recovering” would you like to end a problem with alcohol, drugs or any other addiction once and for ...
Views: 711 - Holistic Allergy Relief Tips - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Scott SmithPharmaceutical drugs for allergies often cause side effects like drowsiness, and they only mask symptoms instead of eliminating the source of allergies -- allergens like dust, pollen, and mold. Environmental control of allergens removes the root cause of allergies. You can keep indoor ...
Views: 826(1 vote) - MMDS Aquires USA Patent Rights for Medical Marijuana Patch - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Jim AleksonMedical Marijuana Delivery Systems LLC has acquired the United States Patent Rights to a perfected technology for the transcutaneous delivery of medical marijuana/ tetrahydrocannabinol and other secondary marijuana metabolites. There are many members of the general population for whom the ...
Views: 897 - Medical Marijuana Advocacy - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Jim AleksonThe Medicine Wheel Project® is a joint venture devoted to the advancement, development and implementation of a nationally focused voice for Medical Marijuana as an augment to synthetic pharmaceuticals prescribed for the management of chronic pain and the adoption and implementation of a ...
Views: 1268 - Infertility Approach "Cultivate the Soil Before You Plant the Seed" - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Gloria MoreiraThis old Chinese proverb most wisely describes how fertility and pregnancy should be approached. The most complete preconception care includes nutritional food therapy, mind-body techniques, lifestyle counseling, acupuncture and herbal formulas. This kind of approach improves your fertility by ...
Views: 1633 - Herbal Tea Can Be a Delicious Way to Feel Better - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Zuri EberhartThere’s something so relaxing about drinking a cup of herbal tea. It’s flavorful and soothing, but did you know that there are health benefits to drinking herbal tea? Whether you have an upset stomach or a tension headache, or are having trouble sleeping, there is a delicious herbal tea that ...
Views: 1433 - Help Wanted: A Chiropractor to Treat Whiplash - by Some studies suggest that motor vehicle accidents are one of the top injury causes in Oakville. Yearly, many people have bodily injuries from vehicular crashes because many Oakville residents are frequent drivers. Some injuries extend from minor aches to serious pains like whiplash.
If you’ve ...
Views: 720 - A Word on Getting Therapy For Your Needs - by Many Oakville residents are aware of today’s harried lifestyle. More people are becoming wary of their commute to and from work and the stress levels they deal with while they’re at the office. This combination coupled with stress from home life may result in body aches and tensed emotions that ...
Views: 643 - The Heart Disease Fact That We All Need To Know - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Cliff FontenotThis article is going to deal with the one heart disease fact that we all should know about but no one ever really drives home enough. Maybe because it is so far out of our conception or but I think it might be because we don’t really want to know about it… So what is this heart disease ...
Views: 1380(4 votes) - How an Applied Kinesiologist Uses Neuro Lympathics to Improve Health - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Dr. Vittoria RepettoFirst before we talk about Neuro-lympathics, we need to talk about lymphatics and the lymphatic system, what they are and their role in your health. Lymph is a clear colorless liquid carrying microscopic particles such as white blood cells, food, protein, and other substances such as water ...
Views: 3211(2 votes) - What is Meditation? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Laura Bonetzky-JosephOne of the most common reasons that people cite for wanting to learn meditation is to reduce stress. Life is always going to be full of challenges, and a life without some turmoil is not only impossible but is also undesirable. A considerable amount of research has shown that meditation has ...
Views: 1465(3 votes) - Bioavailability: Is It A Concern With Nutritional Supplements? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Gerald BrunoBioavailability is a large word that is hard to spell and probably even harder to understand. Human nature being what it is, we tend to ignore things we don’t understand, unless it is impacting our lives in a meaningful way. In the world of prescription and over-the-counter drug products, ...
Views: 3026(1 vote) - Eating Intuitively - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoIntuitive eating is the idea that if you listen to yourself you will find balance. You will eat in a way connected to you and what your real needs are. Each of us intuitively knows deep down what we need. This goes for food as well, and what we eat can be a reflection of our body’s true ...
Views: 866(1 vote) - Helping the Body Catch Up With Your Consciousness - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Misa HopkinsAfter reading my recent article on Diabetes and Self-Healing, one of our readers told me that although she has diabetes, she believes she is quite adept at fulfilling the spiritual-emotional need behind this condition—acknowledging the sweetness in life. But that realization hadn’t caused her ...
Views: 1740(1 vote) - Natural, Holistic Self-Healing with Reiki - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Suzanne OBrienMany people are turning to more natural and holistic ways of dealing with illness and pain. With conventional ways of treatment being not only expensive, but also often having many side effects, alternative treatments are becoming more attractive to patients. People are finding they can take ...
Views: 1461 - Homeopathy- A Gentle Approach to Permanent Cure - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Beverly IslaTo view health in its entirety is to look at the different school of thoughts to how our bodies are viewed. We all will eventually reach a certain realization that who we really are is not the shell or body we live in. Rather, we are consciousness, a being that encompasses an inner force or ...
Views: 545 - Eating For Energy - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Gwen RousseauTraditional Medical Practitioners (TMP) are now encouraging people to eat less animal flesh for many different and equally valid reasons. Most of the reasons relate to the fat content or the method of cooking. I have yet to hear TMP’s discuss the reasons I do not eat animal flesh especially ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - Weight Loss by Ph Balancing - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Deborah ThompsonThe body retains weight because it is in a state of "acidosis". 90% of everything we eat and drink is acidic. The body stores the fat because it is panicked. Changing the Ph Balance of your water to alkaline, will balance the body, and the fat starts melting off. I know this personally, ...
Views: 686 - Anxiety Therapy Hasn't Smelled So Good - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Jen SpringerFrom our dish soap to little smelly bottles found at gas stations, it seems like aromatherapy is all around us. It’s main stream, but most people don't know this dirty little secret: all oils aren’t created equal. But when you’re using truly medicinal quality oils, aromatherapy is a great ...
Views: 1619(3 votes) - The "Green Drink" That Keeps Us Going! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Peter CogginIf the staff of Personalized Wellness Solutions and Green Eye Blog had a nickel for every time they were asked, “what is that green stuff you are drinking?” we would all be able to retire to a nice tropical getaway. Unfortunately, we don’t have those nickels, but we do make sure we always have ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - ***Circuits of Joy - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Janet NestorPublished in the Dec/Jan 2010 issue of Sibyl On-Line Spiritual Journal for Women Circuit: A partial or continuous path over which a current flows. Winter holiday excitement is literally floating in the air and into our hearts. Radio stations are offering continuous play of holiday tunes ...
Views: 3829(6 votes) - Congruence, Resonance and Body Language (Some Esoteric Terms that Influence Your Life) - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Dr. Chrys GhiraldiniDefinitions from the Merriam Webster dictionary: Congruence – being in agreement with (AKA does this “ring true”?); Resonance – a. the quality or state of being resonant; b. richness or significance, especially in evoking an association or strong emotion. How do these terms apply to ...
Views: 3043(1 vote) - Absolute Must Know Eczema Treatment - How to Stop Eczema From Itching - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Steve YorkMany individuals around the world may be suffering from eczema and are looking for eczema treatment to deal with their skin condition. The itching is an issue that should be taken seriously. You can lose sleep because of it, not to mention be frustrated by the nagging itchy sensation. You should ...
Views: 944(1 vote) - Eczema Hand Treatment - The Best Eczema Treatment Using Home Remedies - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Steve YorkEczema is a terrible and irritating skin condition that can attack any part on your body. Typically, the red, dry and very itchy areas of inflammation on your skin can be found on your back, chest, face neck and especially on your hands. Suffering from eczema on your hands is terrible because ...
Views: 629 - SCIENCE OF LOVE - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Wendy Brandell Sebrow, CPCWhy do we feel such profound physical pain when our social relationships are threatened? Why do we feel so high and on top of the world when we are embraced by those we love? Psychologists at the University of California have uncovered a genetic link between physical pain and social rejection ...
Views: 1228 - WHY DO WE HAVE HEADACHES? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Hilda Spektor"When a patient has a headache, it is a signal of the existence of failures in the work of the internal organs which need to be identified. This became possible when I’ve started utilizing Express Diagnostic in my practice. This method makes it possible to determine the functional status of each ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Herbs to Reduce Asthma Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from sarah labdarAsthma causes symptoms of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Due to the fact that asthma is incurable, treatment will be needed throughout life. Modern treatment includes long-term control medication as well as rescue treatments such as inhalers. However, for thousands ...
Views: 1425 - Diabetes and Self-Healing - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Misa HopkinsOne of my readers asked about how to heal from diabetes. I love questions. They challenge me to dive in deeply into the spiritual and emotional roots behind illnesses. When I took the concept of healing diabetes into meditation, I received an interesting perspective about this condition. What ...
Views: 1691 - What is NLP? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Joanna Matthews-BashfordWhat is NLP? For starters NLP stands for Nuero-Linguistic Programming. NLP is an amazing tool used to re-programme unwanted habitual beliefs, behaviours and language patterns that may have limited progress in areas such as business, wealth, employement,relationships, sports, health and ...
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