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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Green tea: an oriental panacea revived
- A medicinal beverage in Asia for almost 4000 years, green tea is creating a splash in Western society recently. The humble tea leaves belie a bittersweet taste, delicate texture and unique aroma that give rise to a wide array of health benefits.HistoryGreen tea has been a traditional drink in Japan for over a thousand years, originating in 2737BC as Emperor Shen Nung caught the fresh...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Eucalyptus: the way to smoother breathing
- The eucalyptus is a popular Australian remedy that was first introduced to the world by the aborigines as a treatment for many kinds of ailments. Its uses range from treating wounds, suppressing colds, relaxing the mind to repelling insects.HistoryIn the 19th century, the Director of the Melbourne Botanical Gardens introduced the eucalyptus plant to the West. Upon which, cultivation ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is a holistic practitioner?
- Holistic Practitioners are holistic healing professionals with a gift in one or more areas of healing. From bodyworkers to homeopaths to hypnotherapists, the term holistic practitioner has become one that is often challenging to describe or understand. Hopefully this article will provide you with some clarity on what a holistic practitioner is and how to find one that meets your individual needs....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A rose is not just a rose
- The rose is perhaps one of the most powerful symbols in the metaphysical world. It is also one of the most accessible tools that can be used for everyday magic. The gift of a rose is also one of the simplest ways to say, "I love you" without too much hocus-pocus. The thorns on its stems represent the "prick" of love and the overcoming of obstacles to achieve your desires. It is the pinnacle of met...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A morning smoothie to help you stop constipation
- Chronic constipation can be hard to stop or elimination, since the colon have become weak. In most cases it will have to be retrained on how to have a bowel movement.For those of you that have mild constipation, here is a morning smoothie that will help activate your colon. This smoothie is packed with nutrients that your body will use to regenerate your colon and body.I have been ma...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Alternative treatments for arthritis pain relief
- Natural, herbal remedies can help arthritis sufferers who have tried traditional pain medications without success. Many natural remedies and supplements have been found to actually reduce cartilage deterioration and even rebuild a patient's lost cartilage.Many people are also seeking natural remedies because of the increasing cost of prescription medication. Conventional over-the-counter pa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to treat your liver right
- The liver has many functions, but the one I will concentrate on is its ability to neutralize toxins we eat. The liver is responsible for making sure that nutrients reach your cells and blood is free of toxins and pathogens. It does this by moving these contaminates out through your 5 channels of elimination - kidneys, lungs, colon, lymphatic system, and skin.Of course, when these 5 channels...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you really overweight?
- If you are overweight, you know it by how you feel, how your clothes fit or how you look. But, by how much are you really overweight? And how much weight do you need to lose? One measure of how much you should weight is by determining your Body Mass Index, BMI. This index gives you the relationship of your weight to your height. Here is the formula:Your BMI = [(yourWeight)/(your Height x yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Aloe vera - no wonder they call it the miracle plant
- Aloe Vera is a member of the Lily family. It is a succulent that looks a lot like a cactus and is known by various names such as the burnt plant, the miracle plant, the natural healer and the medicine plant. Although there are more than two hundred species of Aloe Vera, only a few have medicinal properties, and of these Aloe Vera Barbadensis is the most beneficial.The Aloe Vera plant reache...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Healing and transformation
- Every symptom has a certain way of being with which it is associated. In order to release a symptom, one must release the way of being associated with it. Thus, the process of healing implies a process of transformation.Anything can be healed.One or Two Months to LiveWhen I had terminal cancer in 1975, I had been told that I had one or two months to live, and that the end migh...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Alzheimer?s patients and verbal abuse: how to deal with it
- Abuse of any kind is difficult to deal with. Types of verbal abuse can include the following:Does your loved one ignore your feelings?Is he disrespectful?Does he withhold approval, appreciation or affection?Does he walk away without answering you?Does he criticize you, call you names or yell at you?Does he humiliate you i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - As the primary care giver for an alzheimer?s patient, how can i get a break?
- Taking care of a loved one who has Alzheimer's is a huge responsibility and very time consuming. It can bring a lot of stress, frustration and more. You devote all your time to your loved one and not have time for yourself anymore. You always wonder: when can I take a break from her? It is not an easy decision, but sometimes it has to be made for your own well being.There are different opti...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - As the primary caregiver, should i journal my feelings about alzheimer?s disease?
- Being a caregiver is stressful and difficult. It involves contradictory feelings, thoughts and frustrations. When you have to care for a loved one who has Alzheimer's, you have to be patient, talk with a calm voice and never "talk down" to your loved one.Journaling your thoughts and feelings will definitely help you cope with the situation. Write in your journal all that comes thr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Bath time for your alzheimer?s patient
- Caring for an Alzheimer's patient is one of the most difficult things you can do. It involves a lot of energy, time and patience. It can be very frustrating. People with Alzheimer's may refuse help from caregivers. This is a sign that they are actually trying to communicate with you. Refusal to accept care is a sign that something is missing or not right. It's up to the caregiver to assess the sit...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Health benefits of tea
- Tea: It Does the Body GoodStudies that support the health benefits of tea drinking keep filling the headlines. There's simply no denying that a daily spot of tea does the body good.Even though researchers can't quite agree on every aspect, I'm sold on the fact that a few cups a day will do its best to protect me from heart disease, a stroke, cancer, and more.What Makes Tea Goo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Thyroid dysfunction, its symtoms & treatment
- Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland situated under the pituitary gland does not produce the required amount of thyroid hormone. This hormone is necessary for proper functioning of the cells of our body and assist in metabolism. Any deficiency in this hormone would result in a host of problems in the human body.There many people around the world with some form of hypothyroi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Proper medical identification could save your life
- Everyone with a medical condition or allergy should have a medical id alert bracelet. There are many places that you can find a wide variety of medical alert jewelry styles, especially on the internet. Most are custom-engraved, stainless steel medical ID bracelets or necklaces. Each one should be able to hold between four to six lines of medical information (for a variety of conditions, diseases, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 ways to deal with adhd
- With an increasing number of our youths suffering ADHD, stress syndromes, unemployment, depression, drug use, crime and higher rates of youth suicide than ever before, today's parents and teachers are finding their roles more and more difficult.According to renowned family relationships specialist, Marguerite Clancy, there are no overnight solutions for issues such as ADHD, but there are a ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Visualization for self healing
- Visualization and guided imagery are two of the most powerful healing powers of your mind. All you need to do is use your imagination for some astonishing results.Please note, it is never advisable to rely only on this method for curing your ailments. Continue with your doctor's treatments until he/she tells you that they are no longer needed. Visualization can greatly speed up your recover...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fitness-related benefits of massage
- Ask someone their reason for getting a massage and you're likely to hear "because it feels good". We all know that a massage can relieve stress, help to make sore muscles feel better and even reduce anxiety, but can it help us achieve our fitness goals? Research shows that the massage you get to relieve stress can also have a positive effect on your muscle-building capabilities and fitness level....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Low back pain - ayurvedic management
- Low back pain is one of the most common pain disorders today .It is a chronic condition characterized by a persistent dull or sharp pain per the lower back. It may be also associated with burning, stiffness, numbness or tingling with the pain shooting down the buttocks and the legs.When we stand, the lower back functions to hold most of the weight of the body. When we bend, extend or rotate...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 essential food safety tips for aids sufferers
- Persons with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are especially susceptible to illness from food-borne pathogens. Because they're at higher risk for severe illness or death, affected persons must be vigilant when handling and cooking foods. Here are some recommendations to help prevent bacterial food-borne illness.1. When shopping for raw and cooked perishable foods, be sure the food ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top ten reasons natural hormone replacement therapy works
- Studies and research show natural HRT really works. By using natural progesterone you can reap the benefits in the following ways:1. No side effects: It's a natural hormone to the body with no undesirable side effects, when used as directed. Don't mistake this with synthetic progestins, which are unnatural. Tests show they can cause harmful side effects including, partial loss of vision, bi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to cure your incurable nasal allergy
- Immunoglobulin E is an antibody, which is secreted from the white blood cell as a defense agent in our body. It helps us defending bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms, which attack our body. Once the immunoglobulin E attaches to the mast cell, histamine chemical will be secreted from this cell. Histamine is the main cause of nasal allergy. It causes the blood vessel in the mucous membranes ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Strengthen the immune system naturally
- "Among the most exciting applications of herbal medicine lie in treating abnormalities of the immune system. Clinical studies have shown that various herbal products are effective in treating allergies, asthma, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Herbal medicine also has a unique potential usefulness in balancing the immune system in cases of chronic infection, preventing the immune system from turni...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Health benefits of noni juice
- Noni Juice, Morinda CitrifoliaMorinda Citrifolia , a deciduos creeping vine with twining stems and white flowers which is native to Malaysia, Austrailia, and Polynesia, is gaining popularity in the west due to it's apparently wide ranging health benefits. Part of the Madder family, Morinda's thick, intertwined purple roots are harvested in the spring and fall for use in herbal medicine and ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Parasites: the missing diagnosis?
- Parasites, commonly thought of as only affecting those in developing countries, actually affect 1 in 6 people in North America and are the most common disease condition in the world. For many chronic conditions this can be the missing diagnosis. For example, amebiasis can be misdiagnosed as Chron's disease, and roundworm can be mistaken for peptic ulcers. IBS, food allergies, and chronic fatigue s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is homeopathy?
- Homeopathy is a non-toxic system of medicine used to treat a wide variety of health concerns.It is based on the Law of Similars and potentization. Basically, the Law of Similars is the premise that because exposure to a given substance can cause specific symptoms in someone who is healthy, then that substance - given as a homeopathic remedy - will stimulate the body's own curative powers to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Homeopathy ? five things to know before you ?go there?
- With natural health care so popular, an area that has shown incredible growth is that of homeopathic medicine. But, although you can find homeopathic remedies on health food store shelves, are you really clear on what a homeopathic specialist is and what these medicines can do? This article will address five things to know before you choose a homeopathic specialist or buy those homeopathic medicin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Health and anti-aging
- Some words about anti-aging and disease preventionThe aging process is for the greater part no mystery anymore. It consists for a great part of daily damages done on the macroscopic, tissue, cellular and genetic levels. These add up as the years are passing. These damages have specific causes like oxidating agents, sun beams, mechanical wear and tear, psychological stress, lack of some nutr...