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New to magnetic fields? Start here - By Dr. William Pawluk- A Day in the Life with Prosthetic Arms - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2016 from Mike LeeWhen someone needs an artificial arm, it means that they were in an accident of some sort and lost their arm. It could also mean that you have a life or death disease in your arm and would need it amputated in order to survive. You may be in that same boat and would need a prosthetic arm ...
Views: 1220 - Snack Attack - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Milissa HardingSnack Attack By: Milissa Harding, Certified Holistic Health Coach There’s no denying that everyone, at one time or another, has had a snack attack. Views on snacking differ. Some feel that snacking is bad and that eating between meals leads to weight gain. Others believe that eating many ...
Views: 1220 - Waking Up at Princeton: It’s Not Always The Degree You Get That Makes You Smart - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffMany years ago, when I began working on my first Masters Degree at Princeton, I had an experience that really helped me change my life and put me on a new path, a new direction for how to live my life. Towards the end of my degree I had made many accomplishments while at Princeton. I had was ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - The 3 Shocking MYTHS About Sleep That You Don't Know About - Which Are Depriving You of Your Life Energy. - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2004 from Toby WongMYTH #1 ) ¡§If you sleep longer, you'll be more awake and have more energy in your life¡¨ TRUTH: Sleeping Longer ROBS You of Energy and Damages your Sleeping System. There are several reasons why sleeping longer damages your sleep system. What most people don't know is that there is a very ...
Views: 1219 - Can You Afford NOT to Change Your Relationship with Food? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Sharon GreenspanI followed up with a prospective client recently. She'd contacted me because she was struggling with "heartburn and GI problems." In our initial conversation she revealed "I think a lot of what I am feeling its wrapped up in depression and anxiety. I am stressed out more by being uncomfortable. ...
Views: 1218 - Is It Possible To Conquer Serious Voice/Vocal Problems in 20 Hours (Not Years) Employing The Vocal Science™ Method? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2018 from Diana YampolskyBeyond the Reasonable doubt... What is this blog actually about? We just would like to bring to your attention that we successfully completed a speech and singing voice repair course with Alberto “Maui” Mauiztic from Cozumel, Mexico. Please check out his feedback after only 20 hours ...
Views: 1217 - Ayurveda and Three Doshas - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingAuyrveda is an age-old wisdom that helps you with its simple but practical ways to understand and manage your body, mind and soul. Ayurveda also helps you to understand how the food you choose can affect your body and helps you select the foods that are naturally appropriate and beneficial for ...
Views: 1216 - Dip in for a Happy Delicious Chinese New Year - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Roberta MittmanHappy New Year! We are entering the Chinese New Year. The Year of the Snake officially began on February 10th. Celebrations across the country and the world have ushered in both a new era and the special qualities its banner animal brings. In the Chinese tradition, each year is dedicated to ...
Views: 1216 - Mind-body Medicine: Tomorrow's Mainstream Medicine, Today - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Lisa Braun DubbelsWhile Republicans and Democrats fight over rising health care costs, science offers a solution—is anybody listening? Incidence rates for illness in the U.S., especially stress-related illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and arthritis, are skyrocketing. About a third of us will suffer ...
Views: 1216 - 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: 1215(1 vote) - Why India is Becoming a Hub for Medical Tourism? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2018 from Rahul TyagiThe medical tourism industry has emerged as one of the fastest growing tourism sectors in India. It is the country’s rich history, cultural heritage and diversity coupled with high quality and yet very affordable medical facilities that have attracted and fascinated budget and luxury travellers ...
Views: 1215 - Knee Pain In Pellegrini Stieda Syndrome - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanPellegrini stieda syndrome is a disorder of medial collateral ligament. Medial collateral ligament is aligament that is present on the medial side of the knee and connects two bones, shin bone and femur bone, together. There occurs, inflammation, swelling, pain and stiffness in the knee. The ...
Views: 1214 - *** In Wholistic Healing, the Journey is the Destination - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Daniel BenorHealth and healing are not what we have been led to believe they are. Modern Western medicine and science tell us that disease is a scourge and that the primary goal of treatment is to cure it. In order to achieve cures, we fight illnesses with drugs; remove diseased parts; replace worn out ...
Views: 1213(3 votes) - Diagnosing & Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS) - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Peter McmahonIt is estimated that 10-20% of the world’s population suffers from IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome (Geriatrics, 2005). Women are affected more frequently than men. About 70% of IBS sufferers experience mild symptoms, while 25% experience moderate to severe symptoms. Whether you are male or ...
Views: 1212 - Workplace Immune Boosters for Flu Season - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2016 from Lance BregerCough, cough, *sneeze* Cough, cough, *sneeze* Cough, cough, *sneeze* Flu will...flu will...rock you! Flu will...flu will...rock you...rock you! Do you get sick every winter? Scared to miss time at work because of illness? Want extra protection when surrounded with germs at ...
Views: 1212 - 15 Small Steps in the Right Wellness Direction for 2012 - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Roberta MittmanHow many times do you bend, stretch, lift, sit, stay up late, cut your exercise routine short (or skip it altogether), or worry in the average week? What a ridiculous question! Of course no one keeps track of such details. But the fact is, many uncomfortable, limiting health conditions are ...
Views: 1211 - Fibromyalgia - An Overview - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2008 from Cynthia PerkinsFibromyalgia or FMS targets approximately 2 - 6% of the US population, and is a very difficult condition to live with. It is considered a non-life threatening syndrome, however symptoms can be quite debilitating. It is generally thought of as an arthritic type of syndrome, with aching joints, ...
Views: 1211 - Flower Power For Emotional Balance - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2007 from Steven MayberFlower Essences are very different than Aromatherapy. They have no scent. They are flowers, specially prepared in water. Flower essences address specific mental and emotional issues, bringing balance through vibrational resonance. Taking drops under the tongue, transform and harmonize specific ...
Views: 1211 - Choosing Acupuncture for Workers Comp - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Bret EllingtonIf you were injured at work, now you can choose acupuncture as your form of rehabilitation for a workers compensation illness or injury. The California Department of Industrial Relations made revisions to current workers compensation laws in 2007 stating, “Acupuncture is used as an option when ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - Essential Nutrients Every Vegetarian Teenager Needs! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Rodney Alan ColeEssential Nutrients Every Vegetarian Teenager Needs! Vegetarian, vegan, and variations of these diets are growing in popularity among teenagers. While these diets can be steps toward better health, it’s important that special nutritional gaps be filled. With a little planning, a vegetarian ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - How Stress Affects Your Weight - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Susanne WarrenDo you feel that you tend to gain weight more easily when you’re going through a stressful period in your life? There are several ways in which stress can contribute to weight gain, or prevent you from losing weight as easily as you’d like. Whether you’re in a brief, stressful situation or ...
Views: 1210 - Health And Healing - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Cindy PappDuring my professional career in the holistic and alternative health business, I have been fortunate to come across many wonderful people on their paths to health. I have learned many things. For example, that health and healing are not miracles for special people, but are available to anyone ...
Views: 1208 - Overcome Anxiety by Knowing What You Want and Why You Want It - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from brenda MageMany people fail to overcome anxiety because they always think about how to become “normal” again. The following article will us more about how to overcome anxiety by knowing what we want and why we want it. I get this question every day. And I always used to ask it myself, too: "How can ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - 5 Tips to End Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Janine GilardeIf you are struggling with emotional eating, you're not alone. I still catch myself doing it- just the other day I sat down in front of my computer and opened up a bag of Terra chips and started shoveling them in. I stopped myself before I ate the entire bag because I became aware of what I ...
Views: 1207 - Manic Depression Can Result In Suicidal Attempts! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Neelima ReddyBipolar disorder is not a single disorder; it is a combination of mood disorders. If an individual experiences one or more episodes of abnormally elevated moods, it is referred clinically as mania. A person who experiences manic episode will commonly experience depressive episodes or mixed ...
Views: 1207 - A Simple 4 Step Process For Anyone Who Wants To Grow Taller Naturally - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Robert MistaThere is a four-step process that I believe to be mandatory if you really want to grow taller naturally. Maybe you have already taken the first two steps subconsciously. However, being aware of this process is almost like insurance for when something unexpected happens. Look at it as the perfect ...
Views: 1206 - Living Organic: What’s in it for You? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2008 from Brett SandersAs many of you have probably realised in recent years, and most certainly recent months, it is fashionable to be organic. Being a strong promoter of the benefits of such a lifestyle, I think that this fashion is fantastic. Unfortunately despite it’s being in vogue at present, in general, we ...
Views: 1206 - Losing Weight Has Never Been Easier! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Harshad JethraWho wouldn't want a nice cup of tea in the morning? It is often believed that a simple cup of tea can make your day. Tea is as fresh a start to a day as possibly can be. Sometimes, it is even believed that if you have you're going to have your morning tea; the day ahead is going to be ...
Views: 1206 - Personal Revolutions for Change - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Robert F Boccardi"When you carry a revolution within you, every moment brings a new world, a new life . . . every moment becomes a new birth." Osho We are creatures of habit. Habitual behaviors do help simplify our lives, but they also can put us into autopilot mode resulting in unconscious patterns that ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - Top Rehab Facilities in Texas - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2020 from Hassan AwanTexas has struggled for decades with the manufacturing, availability, and trafficking of illegal drugs. Vast uninhabited expanses had made it an easier target for people looking for places to manufacture and store drugs. Therefore, even the drug abuse rate of Texas isn’t amongst the highest but ...
Views: 1206 - Yoga Poses To Protect The Lower Back And Shoulders While Shoveling Snow! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingEach Year, Shoveling Piles Of Snow After A Storm Is Believed To Cause Tens Of Thousands Of Back And Shoulder Injuries In The United States, Not To Mention Several Hundred Heart Attacks. Don’t let yourself become the next snow-shoveling casualty! This winter, we are dealing with more snow ...
Views: 1206 - Enjoying Wild Foods: More Herbal Favorites - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Holly BellebuonoWild foods are a form of nourishment bequeathed to us to enjoy, for free. Enjoy the following herbs, spices and wild foods regularly in your weekly menus and discover how fun it is to feel healthy and self-sufficient. Ginger Ginger isn’t something many of us grow, as it is a strictly ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - 5 Beliefs that Support Healing - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Cathy ChapmanHealing your body requires that you do certain things: take responsibility for your own healing, do what your health care professional recommends and be mentally and emotionally ready for healing. That last one may seem strange. "Of course I'm ready for healing." Are you? Any success expert ...
Views: 1204(3 votes) - Cleanliness - It's Worth Going the Distance! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Harshad JethraMost of us are invariably conscious about cleanliness. A clean environment is a productive environment, it helps one work better. When the office environment is sparkling clean, it really helps keep the morale high. One feels better, more comfortable being in there. You feel free to interact ...
Views: 1204 - Vocal Science™ Method: Welcome to our Voice Mechanics Repair Shop! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2018 from Diana YampolskyAt The Royans Professional Vocal School/The Royans Institute for Non-Surgical Voice Repair, we naturally get a large number of inquiries related to voice/vocal problems, issues and disorders. The majority of people who actually inquire about our services truly believe that the problem with ...
Views: 1204 - The Mind-Body-Soul Connection: What Is Your Physical Symptom Trying to Tell You? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2016 from Sandra Miniere“The human body is the best picture of the human soul.” -- Ludwig Wittgenstein, philosopher. As I listen to people struggling with their illnesses or physical discomforts, I continue to be amazed that most do not make the connection between how they live their lives and their physical ...
Views: 1203 - Vocal Science: Vocal Cord Disorders That Cause Voice Problems. - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2017 from Diana YampolskyVoice or vocal cord problems generally include pain or discomfort when you speak or have difficulty in controlling the pitch, volume and quality of your voice overall. It may sound a little surprising, but it’s true that a variety of medical conditions are the cause of most voice/vocal cord ...
Views: 1203 - What Is The Best Way To Meditate? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Carol McMahonThey say practice makes perfect but when it comes to meditation, all bets are off. You can meditate with no increase in practice skill. You can even lose skill over time. As Buddhist tradition says: “After twenty years you can finally say you’ve begun to learn how to sit. Many will take even ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - What's Hooking You? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Malika PremdeviColour Light Therapy is a holistic healing method that treats the whole spectrum of the human being from a mild headache to bringing in your soul blueprint. It uses a torch and different coloured quartz glass rods to release emotional, physical, mental and soul-level pain. It can be used to ...
Views: 1203(3 votes) - Why is Laughter the Best Medicine? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Why is laughter so important in the healing process? One of my favorite clients is fond of saying, “Laughter is the cheapest medicine!” Three basic reasons why: 1. Laughter lightens up your spirit by shifting your emotions. You create a more positive frame of mind through ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - 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 - Got Stress? Think Beyond Blaming the Boss - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Roberta MittmanStress, a cascade of physical reactions to an overload of the hormone cortisol, can wreak all manner of damage on the human body. Your best defense? Understanding what causes it (and there are many triggers) so you can take steps to prevent those negative effects. Perhaps the most well-known ...
Views: 1202 - Coconut Water- The Newest Natural Health Drink - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from sarah labdarCoconut water is the newest natural sports drink on today’s market, however it has been around a long time. It is a popular drink in the tropics where coconuts are readily available and sold fresh on the streets cut right in front of your eyes. Like its predecessors the acai berry, smart water ...
Views: 1201 - Getting Rid of the Self-Defeating Voice in Your Head - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Shannon LagasseLet's talk a little bit about that voice in your head. Now I'm not trying to insinuate that you're any kind of crazy or that you're hearing things. I'm talking about the voice that we all hear that just LOVES to degrade us and make us feel rotten. This voice might say things like: • "You're ...
Views: 1201 - Learn If Genetically Modified Foods Are Creeping Into Your Diet - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanWhen a food is genetically modified it is for the benefit of resistance against insects, herbicides or to make it taste better. No research or studies have ever been done with humans to show what genetically modified foods can do to our health so you could say humans are the guinea pigs in an ...
Views: 1201(4 votes) - Tinnitus Acupuncture - Will it Work for You? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Levi GrantRight now, there are literally millions of people in the world needlessly suffering from the effects of tinnitus. Most of these people don't have a clue as to where to turn for help. Fortunately, there are various treatment options available, both conventional and alternative. Tinnitus ...
Views: 1201 - Angel Healing - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Awnish TodiWe're all aware of the conventional healing methods that follow the sequences like initial tests, advanced tests, diagnosis, prognosis and finally medication. All the scientific evidence backed healing processes fall under the conventional healing methods. But from ancient times, various ...
Views: 1200 - Enjoying Wild Foods: An Herbalist’s Countdown of Edible Treats - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Holly BellebuonoEating nourishing foods is a top priority for improving the health of your body, mind and spirit. As an herbalist, I like to include herbs and “weeds” as part of that list of nourishing foods, simply because they taste good, and also because they add valuable nutrition not usually found in our ...
Views: 1200(1 vote) - How to Deal With Stress - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Peter LindHow to Deal With Stress One way I know how to deal with stress is reading a good book by my fireplace on a cold evening after work. Nothing could be better. But reading in front of the fireplace might not be what you need to relax. What will help you deal with stress? There are two ...
Views: 1200 - Natural Cold Busters and Beyond (Part 2) - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangWith cold and flu season upon us in full force, now is the time to learn how to ease your miserable symptoms, and better yet, take the proper steps to prevent the cold and flu virus from catching you in the first place. If you missed our previous article, (Part 1) covering the first four ...
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