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1001. Cherries – Mother Nature's Formula for Joint Pain Relief By Andrew LaPointe
      Are cherries truly fruit for a healthy you? These day’s people want to take care of themselves and cherries can help. Tart cherries naturally pack a health-promoting punch that provides pain relief for many people. Recent studies have revealed that tart (sour) cherries offer an assortment of health benefits including the ability to offer natural relief from joint pain caused from gout and other joint inflammation symptoms.According to ongoing research, daily consumption of tart cherries has th…



1002. Holistic Education By Jenifer Shapiro
      Holistic education is a hot topic these days. From holistic schools to holistic certification programs, there are seemingly endless opportunities for obtaining holistic training. But which one is right for you and how do you choose?When I work with a client looking for holistic education, we usually focus on 3 things:1) What do they want to learn? This means more than simply 'acupuncture' or 'homeopathy'. It means understanding the type of information you want to obtain and how you will us…



1003. Why Your Mattress May Be Killing You By Mark Sweiger
      The organic movement, which started with organic food, is moving to the bedroom in a big way. "The bedroom? " you say. Yes, my dear, the bedroom, where organic mattresses and organic bedding are becoming an important new trend in the quest for a healthier lifestyle.The organic bedroom trend is motivated by some very recent disturbing discoveries about the petroleum-based foam mattresses most of us sleep on every night. Studies of household dust have confirmed that your mattress is likely one…



1004. Exercise: Tai Chi for Mind, Body, and Spirit By Stacy Tabb
      The practice of Tai Chi combines flowing movement and breathing techniques with mental and spiritual awareness to bring about a workout that benefits the mind, body, and soul. If you are experiencing a lot of stress in your life, then you may benefit from joining a Tai Chi class in your local area, or even getting a book or video from the library and learning the movements on your own at home.Tai Chi originated in China, where it is said that a Taoist monk by the name of Chang San-Feng witness…



1005. Cold Sores - A Pandemic? By Denny Bodoh
      Cold sores virus infects an incredible 89% of the world population, the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) estimates.YES - and 67% of those infected with the cold sores virus will have at least one cold sore event in the next 12 months.And 47.5% of those folks will have multiple cold sores episodes during that period.Cold sores are one of our most contagious viruses - and one of our oldest. Even in ancient Rome, an epidemic of cold sores caused Emperor Tiberius to outlaw kissing in public cer…



1006. Not Sure About the Mind—Body Connection? You Already Use It To Produce Pain Relief By Ben Plumb
      But Not Nearly Often EnoughIf you're skeptical about your ability to use your own subconscious to ease pain, consider this: you already do it. But you do it by accident, so you don't notice. Here's how to do it on purpose and get better results. Let's say you had a bad night and awoke with more pain than usual. You're resigned to having a bad day, but suddenly find your daughter on your doorstep asking if you would mind watching your four-year-old grandson for a few hours. He's the light of yo…



1007. Ayurveda Approach to Genital Herpes By Dr.Savitha Suri
      Dosha theory which help in diagnosis of the diseases.According to ayurveda three doshas or three energetic forces control the activities of the body. These doshas are1. Vata 2. Pitta 3. KaphaVATA: The Vata dosha is the most important of the three doshas. It has been said in ayurveda classic books that “ pitta , Kapha and all other body tissues are considered lame without assistance of VATA .” Vata dominates the lower part of the body, which is below umbilicus. The movements of body fluid, me…



1008. What Is Reflexology? By D.S. Braun
      For the Reflexologist, the feet are a microcosm of the human body and every organ and body part is represented in the feet. Where there are two organs in the body they will be represented on both feet, e.g. lungs and kidney and where there is only one organ, this will be represented on one foot, e.g. the liver will be on the right foot while the heart will be on the left. Where the organ or body part is reflected in the feet, this is called the "organ" reflex, e.g. the heart reflex.The right f…



1009. YARROW TEA (Achillea Millefolium) By Simon Mitchell
      An amazing tea that can help with colds and flu, and also help you see in pure colour. Yarrow has an ancient history. The generic name comes from Achilles who, according to legend, saved the lives of his warriors by healing their wounds with yarrow leaves. Crushed and rolled in the hands the plant provides a temporary styptic to check blood flow. Millefolium means 'thousand leaves' which were reputed to help with binding a wound and helping a scab to form. One of this astringent herb's ancien…



1010. Too Clean—A Critical Look At The Alleged Link Between Asthma and Cleanliness By Lisa Barger
      Americans are ridiculed around the world for our attention to cleanliness. Recently some natural health experts have suggested that the growing problem of childhood asthma is directly related to our obsession with clean homes and a handful of studies seem to confirm their suspicions. Are these claims founded in truth or are they the result of “experts” deliberately misinterpreting data? Here’s what we know for sure:*It’s true that childhood asthma is more common in the US than some so-calle…



1011. Can a Mattress Really be Certified Organic? By Ben Hermsen
      The 90’s gave birth to a wave of organic consumerism, and with good cause. Organic agriculture by definition is a more sustainable, environmentally friendly practice than conventional agriculture. Consumers are attracted to the potential health benefits gained from fewer pesticides and chemicals in their food and household products. Organic bedding is no exception. A mattress free of synthetics and potentially harmful chemicals is in high demand. Many companies are pushing their organic slee…



1012. An Example of Healing with HealerGeorge By George Lockett
      Healing through a visualisation meditation and hands-on-healing; a visual experience to understand the roll of the energy body, the aura, to help bring balance and healing to the physical body.A young couple visited my Healing Centre. The young man, Neil, was suffering from Hepatitis C, leaving him with a failing liver. The doctors only gave him six months to live. When the couple arrived Neil was looking stoney faced, as though he were carrying all the problems of his life and the world on hi…



1013. Heart Disease and Homocysteine By Lee Cummings
      Are you aware that one of the most important indicators of heart disease is homocysteine? -1A naturally occurring amino acid in your body, homocysteine can cause inflammation and damage to your blood vessels when levels become elevated because of a functional deficiency of B vitamins and Folic Acid. -2Every week we read or hear about heart disease being one of the biggest health concerns facing America today. Most people have experienced this problem because they know a friend or family member…



1014. The Different Root End Infections, Root Canal Infections Affect The Body By George Meinig
      The three main root end tooth infections are called granulomas,cysts and condensing osteitis. Granulomas and cysts, though they appear to be quite similar, have distinctly different characteristics.Fistulas are channels that carry pus from the infection area to the outside of the face or mouth. They help the body drain away excessive amounts of pus.Condensing osteitis is rarely mentioned as a root end infection process, but Dr. Price found its presense to be accompanied by some very specific…



1015. Macadamia Oil: Not Just the Nuts! By J. Martin
      Macadamia oil is probably more widely known as a delicious cooking oil than as a massage oil. Alas, the macadamia oil used for aromatherapy is not edible, but it nonetheless provides a richly sensuous experience. Combined with another, more aromatic oil, such as lemon myrtle, macadamia oil is at once calming and revitalizing. In fact, it is better used as a base oil, than all by itself.Macadamia oil owes its success as a massage liniment to its emollient properties, which is to say it soften…






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