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52. Pyrethre: Pest Terminator By Nur Syahid
    HistoryThe pyrethre herb is supposedly named after a famous temple in ancient Greece called Parthenon, hence the name Parthenium.In the 13th century, Welsh physicians used pellitory (pyrethre) as a remedy for toothache. It was also mentioned by Arabian medical writers and is a favorite remedy in the East.An old superstition held that it was planted around dwellings to purify the air and ward off diseases.EcologyOtherwise known as feverfew, pellitory or chrysanthemum parthenum, pyrethre has rou…



53. Mosquitoes? No Itch, No Bite! By Willie Jones
    When you are in the season of the mosquito, it is looked upon with horror for those who suffer allergic reactions. But even if you do not get these reactions it is still looked upon by most as an unpleasant, unavoidable summertime irritant. No one wants to be bitten, especially with the threat of West Nile and other diseases. But what can you do?The first step is to get yourself educated. Knowing what draws the mosquito to its host and what you can do to lessen being bitten can make your s…



54. Hypertension, An Alternative Approach By Dr. N. Rowan Richards
    For many years high blood pressure has been defined based upon actuarial tables prepared by life insurance companies. By that definition, blood pressure of 140/90 is borderline hypertension in a person 40 years of age. The suppressed fact is that blood pressure should rise by 5 points for every decade of life. Therefore, 145/95 is borderline hypertension in a person of 50 years old; 150/100, in a person 60 years of age, etc. However, that standard is almost never applied in prescribi…



55. Colon Cleansing Naturally By Kathryn Whittaker
    Nature intended for your colon to eliminate waste material and bacteria and absorb water and mineral salts while maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. A colon that cannot perform these functions properly, due to impacted fecal matter creates extra toxins that spread across the body through the absorbed fluids.Many health problems, including abdominal pain, constipation and lack of energy, can be related to an unhealthy bowel caused partly or largely by eating and drinking products that fo…



56. The Healing Effect of Scented Candles By Lynn Manno
    In June 2002, I was a bridesmaid at my cousin’s wedding when I had my first panic attack (or “episode” as I called it at the time). I managed to get through the wedding without anyone knowing I was having a problem, but in two months I was going to be a bridesmaid at my sister’s wedding. What if I this “episode” happened to me again at my sister’s wedding? Well, it did happen again, well before my sister’s wedding.It started to happen during meetings at work, in the car and at restaurants. …



57. How to Use Natural Remedies for Ulcers Caused by Helicobacter Pylori By Rudy Silva
    One of the bacteria that live in your mouth and cause gingivitis is the helicobacter pylori or H. pylori. This bacterium is transmitted by kissing. Everyone have this bacterium in his or her mouth and stomach. You mostly likely got this when you were a youngster and were kissed by your parents and all kinds of relatives.When these bacteria enter your stomach and small intestine, they wait for an opportunity to multiple. When you eat junk food, overeat, mix foods incorrectly, use NASID’s or ha…



58. That Popeye Knew a Thing or Two! By Janine Paule
    For a few weeks the lumps in my throat were driving me mad. To make them go away I was eating more, just to try to push them down!! Of course this is the time when all kinds of crazy things go through your mind, especially as a close friend had died recently from thyroid cancer.I finally summoned up enough courage to go and see a recommended ENT specialist, only twenty minutes from my house. The tests he did were amazing. I had a very small tube inserted in my mouth to the back of my throa…



59. Paintings That Heal™ & Children’s Healing Art™ ? Right ! By Brent Atwater
    If you asked me a year ago if a Painting could physically heal you, I would have said Right?! I even remember when my grandmother at age 100, reminded me of the time when tomatoes were considered to be poisonous. (Don't think the Ketchsup companies would like that!) So open your mental filters a little, and let me tell you about my journey discovering Paintings That Heal™.As a professional artist for over 20 years, I licensed art and my designs.I was tired!I wanted to paint from my heart. A…



60. Virgin Coconut Oil - Solution for Your Health By F Aziz
    Perhaps you are among those many people who aren't familiar with the benefits of this miracle oil. I don't mean to judge you, but that's the fact...most of us have been brainwashed so long with the wrong concept.For decades, most of people assume that coconut oil has significant relationship with the cholesterol-rich plaques in blood vessels. This misleading conclusion was actually based on a study done about four decades ago, using hydrogenated coconut oil, not virgin coconut oil.Unlike hydro…



61. Healing Your Body's Energy: Medical Intuitive Insights on Adrenal Fatigue By Christopher Stewart
    Many of my clients speak of having fatigue, sleeping problems, weight gain, and depression. They say that their mind feels 100 years ahead of their body. Sound familiar?Many of these clients have what is known as Adrenal Fatigue or in extreme cases, Adrenal Exhaustion.Your adrenals are small Brazil nut size glands which are on top of your kidneys. They are, in reality, two very different glands packed into one. The center of the adrenal gland makes adrenaline (epinephrine) and it is gover…



62. Using Asian Herbal Combinations for Treating Hemorrhoids By Rudy Silva
    Asian HerbsI have found Chinese herb formulations quite effective in treating hemorrhoid symptoms. It is now easy to find these herbs, since there are Chinese herb store in most cities. If not, it is easy to go to the Internet and find what you need.These herbs usually come in pill form; but you can also get storeowners to mix you a formulation of dried herbs by simply telling them what ailment you are trying to treat. Most herbal stores usually have an acupuncturist that can diagnose your p…



63. The Truth About Dandelions! By Lorna Mclaren
    Dandelions are not weeds! They are wild vegetables. In Greek mythology, Hecate fed Theseus dandelions for 30 days so he would become powerful enough to defeat the Minotaur. Though this is just the stuff of legend, this story gives us an insight as to the powerful properties of the lowly dandelions.In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared that dandelions are more nutritious than broccoli and spinach. Attractive to birds and deer, these wild vegetables make excellent food fo…



64. How Laughing Is Good For Your Health By John Ryan
    When thinking about alternative medicine, most people picture plants, crystals, needles, maybe some bugs and leeches, but few realize that jokes, humor and comedy are truly medicines, in their own right. It has long been established that optimists live longer than pessimists, but now there is some hard evidence that people with a better sense of humor also have longer and healthier lives. Your "stay healthy" plan should include a joke and a 20-minute comedy show, to go with the broccoli and ca…



65. How To Use Senna For Constipation Relief By Rudy Silva
    It is known that Egyptians used senna tea to relieve constipation. This tea is used for medium and chronic conditions of constipation. It is the chemicals anthraquinones that provide its strong action on your colon walls. Senna is the second best herb to use for chronic constipation because it creates strong peristalic action. It is readily available in health food stores or on the Internet.Only use senna for a short time, 1- 1½ week. It is not healthy to use it for a long time, since i…



66. High Blood Pressure - Hypertension a Behavioral Approach By L. John Mason
    Hypertension is not just a disease of aging. Young men and women can suffer from its damaging, sometimes killing, effects. Please do not take this condition lightly. Get it treated as soon as possible before it creates lasting damage and adversely effects your life as you do age.High blood pressure can be a very dangerous, and often untreated, symptom of stress. In fact, perhaps 70% of all high blood pressure problems are related to emotional responses to difficult or dangerous situations. Whe…



67. Is Shiatsu Massage the Ultimate Stress Relief Treatment? By Terry Andrew Dunn
    My first shiatsu massageI opened my eyes suddenly. He was smiling at me. Then I realised I must have fallen asleep. It was a strange feeling. Energised, refreshed and relaxed, all at the same time. And it was so enjoyable. If that is a full body shaitsu massage, I want another.Shiatsu massage is done fully clothed, but nothing restrictive must be worn, I was told. I lay on a futon on the floor. He started by placing his hands on my stomach and closed his eyes, just sensing my energy. Then he s…



68. Sheepskin Underlays, For a Better Sleep By Ian Partridge
    Sheepskin a better sleep If you want a better sleep, consider that when medical researchers report on the best padding available for increased comfort and reduced stress, they are referring to sheepskin. One reason sheepskin makes for a better sleep is because sheepskin padding redistributes weight over a larger surface area than do other materials. The high-density, soft, springy wool fibers of sheepskin are the key. To sleep on sheepskin padding is to awake in greater comfort and less fati…



69. The 5 Hidden Dangers In Toothpaste By Steve Polk
    A Must Read if You Have Children!Would you allow your family to brush their teeth with engine degreaser or rat poison? The fact is, they probably are and you don’t even know it.Dental hygiene products that you and your children use every day may contain toxins that have been linked to cancer, blindness, and even death. Have you checked out the ingredients in your toothpaste or mouthwash lately?Many name-brand toothpastes and mouthwashes contain potentially harmful ingredients, which are made u…



70. Citronnelle By Nur Syahid
    Remember the last Dumpling Festival? Did your mother or grandmother hang a pair of small bundle of sweet-scented grass in the morning on top of the door? Did they claim that the grass has the power to dispel evil when you use the water boiled with the leave for bathing? Did you remember the distinct, unmistakable lemon-like fragrance that left you feeling very invigorated? That leaf is none other than Citronnelle.Description of CitronnelleLike lemongrass and rosemary, citronnelle also belongs …



71. Looking for Acupuncture in All the Right Places By Bonnie Koenig
    Worried that the acupuncturists you find in the yellow pages isn’t qualified? How would you know? How do you find a qualified acupuncturist and what do you expect when you do?Acupuncture is an ancient system of medicine that is still being used. In the United States, the National Institutes of Health recognizes acupuncture’s effectiveness in the treatment of back pain and for the nauseas caused by chemotherapy and pregnancy. The NIH currently funds studies on the efficacy of acupuncture for…



72. Memory Loss By Dr. Michael L. Johnson
    Memory loss affects thousands of people every year. Memory loss is often attributed to “getting older." In reality, age-related memory loss is a fallacy. The latest scientific research indicates that memory loss is actually a direct result of decreased use of the memory centers within the brain.At first, memory changes often appear subtle. For example, you may walk into a room and forget why you are there, or recognize someone you have met before, but can’t recall their name. Early sympto…



73. Holistic Medicine By C. Bailey-Lloyd
    Holistic Medicine involves natural treatment options like holistic nutrition, herbology, environmental medicine, energy work, mind-body medicine, anatomy, and many other holistic medicine practices.Holistic medicine allows an individual to be treated naturally and establishes a positive balance between body, mind and spirit. Holisitc medicine encourages self-healing. Holistic medicine promotes detoxification by utilizing cleansing herbs. Holistic medicine also teaches nutritional guidelines th…



74. Immunological Profile In Postpartum Women By Preeti Kachroo Bhagat
    Post-delivery, the whole of immune system is restored to normalcy during puerparium. One of the extensively studied immunological markers is the assessment of CA- 125. Spitzer et al15 based on a prospective study reported that, there occurs a steep rise in CA – 125 levels during first trimester of pregnancy (mean 43.1 U/mL) and the value is restored to normalcy in subsequent periods. At labor and immediately after the labor, the CA – 125 levels rise steeply again (mean 39.9 u/mL) which, is…



75. Air Purifiers, Are They Worth The Money? By Dominic Ferrara
    When you suffer from allergies or asthma, you may think it may be a good idea to purchase an air filtration system for your house. But one legitimate question would be: is it worth paying the money? Experts say that it can ease your symptoms, but that is true only if you make other changes in your environment, too.These changes concern avoiding the carpeting, finding another place for your pets and using air conditioning during the warmer months in order to get rid of the pollens or allergens.…






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