Alternative Health – The Truth About Ear Candling

Posted by Lyle: 2008-12-30 16:09:42

Many alternative health practitioners offer ear candling procedures to people seeking better health and wellness. If you have never heard of this process, it is meant to clear out wax and toxins from the inner ear, through a special process, which involves a candle with a hollow core, placed in the ear, which is then lit, in order to create a suction effect that pulls out impurities.

The benefits of ear candling as an alternative health therapy have been hotly debating my proponents and opponents of the procedure. While holistic health practitioners claim that ear candling will remove a ... more

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Adults Relying on Alternative Medicine More Often

Posted by Lyle: 2008-12-28 17:01:56

According to new medical research, adults are turning to alternative medicine more often today than ever before. Alternative medicine is the term used for any medical treatments or preventative treatments not following current medical protocol.

The most common alternative therapies chosen are herbal supplements and vitamins. These supplementations are often adopted as a means of bettering overall health or treating an ailment in a natural way.

The research noted that more than 40% of older adults aged 60 to 69 sought out alternative treatments for medical care. The most common ailment ... more

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Hawaiian Noni Juice and Goji Juice: What Can It Do For Me?

Posted by BeaG: 2008-12-18 06:58:15

Noni is also known as Moringa or Indian Mulberry. However, its botanical name is Morinda Citrifolia. It grows in tropical climate where there are virgin fertile lava soils. Noni grows to maturity as an evergreen shrub that can sometimes be mistaken to be a small tree.

It can grow to a height of up to twenty feet under favourable conditions. The Noni tree is harvested all year-round and bears fruits which are green first and turn white-yellowish when ripe. The fruits can either be eaten raw or cooked and the seeds are sometimes roasted. Other Noni products like the leaves and bark together ... more

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Alternative Choices for Sleepless Nights

Posted by summerbanks: 2008-12-03 21:34:04

There are choices out there that are not prescribed by a physician. These choices are often based on alternative medicine or homeopathic ideas. The two top choices for those sleepless nights when you do not want a sleeping medication include melatonin and valerian root.

Melatonin comes in a variety of MG dosages with 3 and 5 MG being the most common. As with many alternative medications, the melatonin will work more effectively the more consistently the product is taken. Over time, when the melatonin is taken 30 minutes before bedtime, the body will naturally feel more like falling ... more

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The Dilemma Over Cord Blood Saving

Posted by summerbanks: 2008-11-23 20:41:10

In recent years, mother who are about to give birth are confronted by cord blood companies who want to give them the chance that may happen only once in a lifetime. The chance to save the cord blood, sometimes referred to as "miracle" can help save the life of the baby later in life or other members of the family thanks to the rich supply of stem cells in the blood. However, the research involving stem cells is not without struggles.

Some researcheers believe that cord blood is just another way to take advantage of a newborn baby. Recent studies have gone so far as to try and regrown heart ... more

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Goji and Noni

Posted by BeaG: 2008-11-19 23:10:44

Human beings require a well-formulated diet that entails the required nutrients for them to maintain a healthy body. Bearing in mind that various fruits enclose a vast assortment of nutrients that are essential in achieving optimum growth, it is advisable that individuals consume these fruits more often.

For utmost benefits, it is of great significance that people consume a balanced diet with a lot of fruits. As a way of living healthy, individuals should ensure that their meals are highly nutritious.

It is unbelievable to apprehend that several people do not take ample amount of fruits ... more

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Prescription Drugs and the Threats of Common Actions

Posted by summerbanks: 2008-11-14 08:51:25

Getting a prescription filled to many people is such a routine that many do it subconsciously without giving it a thought. According to medical experts, this is a potential big mistake. This is because it can hamper treatment or in a worst-case scenario, do real harm to you. Many health-care campaigners and pharmacists are urging people to be “medicine smart” by keeping track of medications they take, asking health-care providers several questions and developing a relationship with the family health-care provider.

Joel Zive, speaking for the American Pharmacists Association commented on ... more

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How Do I Handle Holiday Meals With Diabetes?

Posted by BeaG: 2008-11-11 12:18:29

During the holidays, fats and carbohydrate rich foods abound and it can be a very difficult time for a person with diabetes. However, just because one has diabetes does not mean they cannot enjoy any type of holiday food before them. They only need to have a plan of action from the beginning of the holiday season to the end. They should follow a flexible but healthy way of eating. Carbohydrates have a great deal effect on people’s level of blood sugar. Fruits, beans, starchy foods like sugary desserts, candy and bread, dairy foods all contain carbohydrates. It is recommended that during the ... more

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Evolution of Health Care

Posted by summerbanks: 2008-09-03 00:47:10

The evolution of health care began pretty much when we did. People have been using herbs to heal wounds since we still called caves home, but today science has pushed simply eating "this" and feeling better to an amazing new level.

The good people of Egypt and Babylon can be credited with the first hop in medical evolution. The first surgery was completed in Egypt, and around the same time period in Babylon the first medical instructional book, the "Diagnostic Handbook" was being written. From there every civilization known to man has tweaked and advanced what we now know as health care.

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The Power of Aloe

Posted by BeaG: 2008-07-21 18:13:05 (Modified: 2008-07-21 18:14:26)

One of the most widely used herbs for healing is Aloe Vera. It soothes pain and heals damaged skin. It also reduces itching and further improves healthy skin. From burns to rash to cosmetic skin care, aloe vera is a powerhouse.

Aloe is so effective in burn treatment from cooking or overexposure to the sun because it soothes the pain as well as penetrates all layers of skin to promote fast and complete healing. It also reduces itching discomfort from poison ivy, poison oak, and chicken pox.

In addition to helping skin damage, aloe promotes clear, healthy skin by removing dead skin, ... more

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