Alternative Medicines Exposed
Posted by admin on Dec 18, 2009
“Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Alternative Medicines” will help you find the answers you've been looking for and help keep you informed about the latest breakthrough alternative therapies. http://AlternativeMedicinesExposed.com/ebook.html
Duration : 1 min 6 sec
Claremont Graduate University News: Personal Health Record Analysis
Posted by admin on Dec 18, 2009
Dr. Tom Horan from Claremont Graduate University's Steeve Kay Center for E-Health Research discusses the Obama administration's decision to set aside money toward digitizing personal health records.
Duration : 1 min 38 sec
Health
Posted by admin on Dec 18, 2009
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Get your key to health
This harmless, cheap and powerful healing modality has been administered by an estimated 15,000 European doctors, naturopaths and homeopaths to more than 10 million patients in the past 70 years to successfully treat practically every known disease. This has been called "World's Greatest Healing Miracle of All Time".Is there a cure for all diseases? Yes, diseases can be cured and this is the remedy.
Duration : 2 min 5 sec
Alternative Health Providers in Colorado Springs
Posted by admin on Dec 18, 2009
Dr. Rocco speaks with Linda Wasinger the owner of Healthy Options about her company and services she provides.
Duration : 4 min 17 sec
Holistic healing
Posted by admin on Dec 18, 2009
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holistic healing
this harmless, cheap and powerful healing modality has been administered by an estimated 15,000 European doctors, naturopaths and homeopaths to
more than 10 million patients in the past 70 years to successfully treat practically every known disease. This has been called "World's Greatest Healing Miracle of All Time", and you'll find out why. Is there a cure for all diseases? Yes,ALL diseases can be cured and this is the remedy.
Anyone can use it and be guided accordingly to a healthy new you. This
therapy system is so easy that you can do it at the safety of your homes. Just follow the directions and you are on your way to a healthy body. Learn the causes why these diseases happen and discover the ways to avoid it.
ISN'T THAT AN AMAZING BREAKTHROUGH? A ONE CURE FOR ALL DISEASES
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Duration : 2 min 5 sec
Skin Care Through Natural Ways
Posted by admin on Dec 11, 2009
A common presumption is that City life is detached. The hordes on the subways and the steel modules that cruise the track roads, the humungous serpentine maze and the in villainous milestones, all lead to nowhere. Forget the sweltering heat, a city is all cold concrete and glass. Maybe that explains the incredible murder rate. Lots of mental illness is down here. The year’s people spend working off the anxieties of City life through sweat and blood never gets paid off, ever. This culminates into the stress and life gets traumatic. The outcome is several diseases and disorders of human body, which are hard to recover.
Harsh lifestyle and busy routine leads to nonchalance in terms of body pampering. This is on account of highly ambitious mindset that every third youth on the brink encapsulates every now and then. How would then they get a spare time to spend on such ludicrous thoughts? After all grooming is a synonym of vanity, which in turn is considered to be a symbol of ‘narcissism’ or a mental disorder, since times unlimited. Such myths and trivial action of people lead to indifference and carelessness. People find an excuse to defend their insouciance. Cool and composed people exist and try to follow ‘body worship’ ritual, but they are considered to be garish, in turn. Perhaps those people who shout these accusations are the real miscreants. Without any rime or reason they label a certain class of people as gaudy.
Human body is an asset to reckon with. It is a valuable endowment given to us by the grace of almighty. To maintain this asset for a long tenure, don’t let it be a liability on your skull. Conserve it my dear! Nourish it! Pamper it! Preen it! Worship your silhouette. Your visage is your passport to life. Every person in the world has his own discreet passport, so is the face of a person, unless there are some very strict exceptions to this rule. There are different skin types and different complexions based on race and region.
Male and female skin condition differs in three critical ways –
1. Female skin is soft and delicate in contrast to the tough and rugged skin of men.
2. Harsher outdoor routine of men gives them less room for a fairer skin unlike women.
3. Rough skin with stubble leads to the formation of a darker and malign complexion for men.
Based on various skin types and complexions, beauty products needs to be chosen and adopted. The basic purpose of a product is to exfoliate the dead and dry cells and rejuvenate the skin. But cosmetics do the contradictory in turn. Besides merits they cause irreparable side effects to the skin. So apart from carefully choosing a cosmetic for the skin, recalling its side effects, one must never forget the fact that a fertilizer erodes soil like never before. Contrary to this a bio-manure rejuvenates the nutrients and nourishes the soil just like Mother Nature would do.
Indeed! …….. Inspite of going for or running behind the run-of-the-mill harmful chemical cosmetics, one should opt for alternative therapy. That is, ‘natural skin care’, viz., taking care of body skin naturally, totally, and cosmetic-free.
Instead of calling ‘natural skin care’ to be an alternative or a substitute, we can label it as ‘mainstream’. And why not? Tell me any cosmetic that doesn’t have a substitute in nature. To start with, here are the basic and elementary home remedies which would serve as a ‘natural skin care’ regimen for your beloved body, absolutely free of cost! Believe it or not?
Natural Skin Care Tips:
1. Turmeric is used as a natural healing agent.
2. Raw milk is a natural skin cleanser.
3. Neem or Margosa is a natural disinfectant.
4. Limestone again is a natural healer.
5. A combination of vegetable oil and salt serves a body scrub. Give me the name of any other body scrub that is so cheaply and easily available?
6. Similarly lime juice mixed with sugar can be rubbed on dark zones of the body.
7. Mustard oil on the other hand mixed with table salt can be used to shine your teeth and remove gum problems.
8. A slice of cucumber on your eyes provides instant relief from lethargy.
9. Papaya pulp is the most effective and instant face scrub.
10. Tomato puree is an effective skin lightening agent.
11. Egg white can be used as a face pack against wrinkles.
12. Mint leaves can be used as mouth cleanser.
And so on, and so forth………… But bottom line is that there are no side-effects attached to these ‘natural skin care’ based therapies. So what’s up? What are you waiting for? Go for it! Even if you don’t gain anything, it’s a win-win situation. Because there are no side-effects. You won’t be penalized either. Take my word for that! And mind you! Never ever would you again visit your nearby departmental store and empty your wallets on the name of being a literate (skin-caring) person, or just for the sake of buying it as a fad. Your kitchen shelves are waiting for you dear! Open up the bottles and do your stuff.
Dr John Anne
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Herbal Remedies For Insect Stings
Posted by admin on Dec 11, 2009
It is common to use insect sprays that help prevent stings from insects. However, many of these sprays contain chemicals that are actually toxic to your body, without you realizing this. These chemicals also pollute your environment and are detrimental to your health. As such, you may not want to use them. In addition, if you have sensitive skin, it is best that you avoid using insect sprays.
But what happens if you got bitten? Well, you can always use herbal remedies for insect stings. Herbal remedies for insect stings are generally safer. In fact, you will find that they can actually be quite pleasant.
Just choose one of the following herbal remedy for insect stings and your irritated skin:
1. Tea tree oil, lavender and peppermint are known favorites among many herbalists. These herbal remedies for insect stings can neutralize toxicity and stop your itch as soon as you are bitten. They are also effective in reducing skin inflammation.
Simply add a few drops of any of these herbal remedies into a mixture of baking soda or honey. Mixing this can help increase its effectiveness. You could also just apply a drop or two directly onto your insect bite.
2. Plantain is a very common plant that can be found along roadways and in yards along the United States. This herb is capable of drawing out toxins from your human body. You can use either the fresh or dried form of this herb to create a salve here.
Simply chop the plantain up finely before adding it water and applying it to your insect sting or bite. Upon application of the mixture, you can feel that part of your skin becoming warm. This is a sign of toxins are being drawn out of your skin. Continue adding this mixture to your insect sting until your swelling and pain subsides.
3. While tobacco is a very controversial herb, it cannot be denied that that it has several uses because of its medicinal properties. Loose tobacco leaves can also be used as a herbal remedy for insect bites.
To make this preparation, combine water or apple cider vinegar with a small amount of tobacco leaves. This will create a paste which you can then apply to your insect sting. Leave this paste on your skin until the swelling goes down. In case you get skin irritation, wash off the paste from your skin with lukewarm water right away.
Evelyn Lim
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/herbal-remedies-for-insect-stings-139340.html
Medicine or Myth: the Truth About Chiropractics
Posted by admin on Dec 11, 2009
Background
A health care profession that dates back to ancient Greece, chiropractic is a hands-on, drug-free therapy that is intended to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal complaints such as back pain, joint pain, sports injuries and headaches. Chiropractic treatment puts special emphasis on the spine under the hypothesis that musculoskeletal disorders affect the body via the nervous system. A chiropractic physician’s primary tools are their hands, which are used to improve joint mobility by applying controlled force. In addition, chiropractors are trained to counsel patients on various aspects of everyday health and lifestyle decisions, including diet and exercise.
The Short Answer:
So is chiropractic a legitimate medical science? Does it work?? The short answer is yes, chiropractic can be an effective, and cost-effective, way to treat certain ailments, as long as you’re being treated by a qualified chiropractor.
The Long Answer:
According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), “chiropractic treatment is both safe and effective” for certain musculoskeletal ailments, including neck pain, headaches, and in particular, back pain. In a study reported in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, patients with chronic lower back pain who went to see chiropractors had quadruple the satisfaction scores of those who were treated by family physicians.
Although chiropractic is becoming more and more accepted in mainstream medicine, it remains a controversial topic. Medical doctors consider chiropractors to be practitioners of Complementary and Alternative Care (CAM), a label chiropractors reject. One of the main reasons chiropractic is so controversial is that some of its practitioners, most notably its founder, D.D. Palmer, believed that all illnesses can be cured through chiropractic treatment. Unfortunately, the science on this just doesn’t pan out. If you come across a chiropractor making similar claims, such as having the ability to treat diabetes solely through chiropractic care, run the other way! According to the National Institute of Health, “the effects of chiropractic treatment on nonspinal conditions, such as high blood pressure or ear infections, have not been scientifically proven.”
Is it Safe?
For the most part, the answer is yes, but any risks depend on the specific type of chiropractic treatment used. For example, side effects from chiropractic adjustments can include temporary headaches, tiredness, or discomfort in parts of the body that were treated. The likelihood of serious complications, such as stroke, appears to be extremely low and related to the type of adjustment performed and the part of the body treated. The risk of complications increases in cervical-spine or neck manipulations and affects 1 out of every 500,000 people.
If you are considering seeing a chiropractor, inform your current health care provider of any treatments you are getting or considering.
When Should I See a Chiropractor?
If you experience unexplained pain or chronic pain (pain that lasts longer than it should) in your joints or muscles, you should see a chiropractor. As a general rule, you should not see a chiropractor if you are not experiencing pain or if you are concerned with an aesthetic flaw, such as abnormal curvature in your neck. Many people do not have a “normal” neck curve, according to Dr. Homola, author of Inside Chiropractic: A Patient’s Guide, and that doesn’t mean they require treatment or that they will develop a problem.
To sum up, chiropractic can be a safe, affordable and effective alternative to conventional medicine for many ailments. However, chiropractic care should ideally be accompanied by medical care to ensure that chiropractic treatment is the best treatment. When you’re being cared for by a chiropractor and an MD, you get the best of both worlds.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care an appropriate health care provider.
Alex Levin
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/medicine-or-myth-the-truth-about-chiropractics-748013.html
Common Pet Health Conditions of the Eyes, Ears and Nose – How to Heal These at Home
Posted by admin on Dec 11, 2009
The way I discovered the material covered in Veterinary Secrets Revealed was by learning from many people. I read books-hundreds of books. I went to seminars and conferences, and still do. I consulted with holistic specialists- Homeopaths, Acupuncturists, Chiropractors, Massage therapists, Chinese Medicine practitioners and Herbalists.
I tried these remedies on my clients- and they often worked. I recall one of my first clients 15 years ago, a sweet little Jack Russel named Jessie.
Jessie came in to the clinic feeling sick. Blood tests, X-rays and a liver biopsy showed that Jessie had a severe liver disease that was ‘incurable’. I put her on all the conventional medication – It did not help one bit. As she got sicker, I felt helpless as to what to do.
So, I talked to an herbalist. She suggested trying an herb called Milk Thistle. I was skeptical, being a new graduate from Vet school – but I thought, why not try it? My boss thought it was a waste of time and money.
But it worked. Jessie recovered from the liver disease and her blood tests showed normal liver function 3 months later after taking it.
From that moment on, I was hooked. I incorporated alternative medicine into regular veterinary practice.
After treating thousands of pets for a variety of problems, I wrote my book, Veterinary Secrets Revealed.
Jessie is just one example of the many pets I’ve been fortunate enough to learn from. And it is the result of her successful recovery, and so many others that all went into ‘Veterinary Secrets Revealed’. In my book, I tell about every single at home remedy that I have used for every pet health problem imaginable.
Examination and treatment of common conditions of the Eyes, Ears and Nose
The Eyes
The surface of the eye (cornea) should be clear. The middle of the eye (pupil) should respond to light. You can shine a light into your pets’ eyes and see the pupil constrict. The right and left pupils should be equal size.
The lens, which sits behind the pupil, should be clear. If it appears cloudy, then your pet may be developing cataracts. This may be normal for an aging pet, or may be a sign of disease, such as diabetes.
The area around the eye, the white tissue, is called the sclera. It should be a clear white color. In cases of liver disease, it will become yellow (jaundiced).
The pink tissue around the eye is called the conjuctiva; it is normally a light pink color. In infections, it becomes a darker pink and the eyes will produce a white or greenish discharge. There are a number of home remedies to treat conjunctivitis.
TO THE KITCHEN. Tea is more than just a drink. It has a product in it called tannins, which are anti-inflammatory and have antimicrobial properties. Brew up a strong cup of black tea and place 3-4 drops in the affected eye three times daily. It should be made daily to prevent contamination. More details are found in my book.
The Eyelids should be free of any lumps or bumps; older pets commonly develop benign eyelid tumors, which may need removal by your veterinarian.
There should be no discharge from your pets’ eyes; excessive tearing may indicate a blocked tear duct.
The last part of the eyes to examine is the 3rd eyelid. It sits in the corner of the lower eye closest to the nose. It is not usually seen. In cases of conjunctivitis, it may become very red. It contains a gland that can pop out (prolapsed 3rd eyelid gland). This may respond to anti-inflammatory medication or have to be treated surgically.
The Ears
Your pet should not be shaking their head; if they do there may be an ear infection.
The outside of the ear (pinna) should be a light pink and palpate as being flat. Any thickening could indicate an ear infection, allergy or a blood blister in the ear (aural hematoma).
The inside of the ear (ear canal) should be easy to see and free of discharge. A small amount of light yellow discharge is probably normal wax. Any foul smelling odor indicates an infection. A yellowy discharge often indicates a yeast infection. Hard black debris in your cats’ ears likely indicates ear mites. If debris an odor are present, then clean your pets ears.
A safe home remedy involves a 50:50 mixture of vinegar and water. Drop the mixture in the ear canal, rub the base of the ear well to loosen up the debris, then wipe out the excess by placing a cotton ball as deep as you can into the ear canal. Repeat the cleaning until the debris appears removed from the ear. One home remedy involves garlic soaked in olive oil for 12 hours. Remove the garlic clove and apply 5-6 drops into the ear twice daily for 7-10 days. As ear infections are often a result of an allergic reaction, products that modulate your pet’s immune system will help.
Nose
Check for any signs of discharge from the right or left nostril. The occasional clear discharge is normal for some pets, but ongoing discharge indicates a problem, such as an allergy.
Your pet may benefit from a hypoallergenic diet, which can be bought commercially.
Home Allergy Diet for a 50 lb Dog
Boiled white fish or canned tuna 1 cup
Boiled potatoes or Cooked rice 4 cups
Calcium carbonate or Tums 1 teaspoon
Corn Oil 1 tablespoon
Potassium chloride (light salt) 1 teaspoon
One-a-day multivitamin 1 tablet
Mix all ingredients together and divide into equal portions, feeding 2 1/2 cups in the morning and 2 1/2 cups in the evening.
Feline Home Allergy Diet for a 10 lb Cat
Canned Tuna in Fish Oil 1 cup
Cooked White Rice 1 cup
Cod Liver Oil 1 tablespoon
Calcium Carbonate or Tums 1/2 teaspoon
Potassium Chloride 1/4 teaspoon
One-a-day Vitamin 1/2 tablet
Taurine 500mg
Mix all ingredients so they are well blended together. This will make 2 cups of food, enough for 2 days. Feed 1/2 cup in the morning and 1/2 cup in the evening.
Whatever food you choose, it must be fed for 12 weeks. If after 12 weeks your pet it still scratching, then she probably doesn’t have a food allergy.
Any purulent (thick, whitish) discharge is abnormal and indicates a bacterial infection in the nasal cavity or sinuses.
Feel that air is flowing through both nostrils by placing a hair in front of each nostril. An abnormal growth in the nose can block airflow into the nostril.
The nose may appear dry or wet; a wet nose means that the glands in the nose are producing more fluid. This is not a sign of disease.
The nose and end of the muzzle should be black or light pink. If it becomes inflamed and red, then your pet may have a condition called Collie Nose; this is a localized type of immune problem in which the immune system attacks the end of the nose.
Two simple home remedies involve removing plastic dishes if they are being used for feeding and applying a very safe topical herb, Aloe Vera.
I have over 1 thousand at-home remedies in my book. There are no other comparable Veterinary books out there.
Veterinary Secrets Revealed will provide all the information you need to keep your pet healthy or to improve the health of a sick pet.
In addition, Veterinary Secrets Revealed does it without medical jargon, without complicated procedures, and without an eye on the pharmaceutical companies’ bottom line (yes, we Vets face the same pressures as human doctors.)
Veterinary Secrets Revealed will help your pet.
To Your Pet’s Good Health!
Dr. Andrew Jones
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/common-pet-health-conditions-of-the-eyes-ears-and-nose-how-to-heal-these-at-home-111560.html
Natural Sweetener: Different Kinds of Sweetener Alternatives
Posted by admin on Dec 11, 2009
Throughout history, humans have been adding natural sweeteners to food in order to make it more palatable. Up until today, people still use natural sweeteners as one of the primary ingredients in food. In nature, there are different kinds of natural sweeteners that you can use to make every meal you eat delicious in taste.
However, you also need to consider the fact that science has found a way to make synthetic sweetener or artificial sweetener. During the past decades, artificial sweeteners proved to be much cheaper than natural sweeteners. In fact, every household in the United States uses some kind of artificial sweeteners as food additive. Because of the development of artificial sweeteners, the natural ones have been neglected and are now less used in many households in the United States today.
Americans are also growing more and more concern about their health and the kind of foods they eat. Sweet foods are now considered to be unhealthy and can cause different kinds of illnesses if taken in a long term basis. However, what people don’t know is that this is mainly because of the effect of artificial sweeteners that is now widely common in households all over the United States and the civilized world.
Research has found that it is not actually the sweet food that causes different kinds of diseases but it is mainly caused by the additives in artificial or synthetic sweeteners. Further research suggests that natural sweeteners are healthier than artificial ones. However, some people say that artificial sweeteners bring out more of the flavor on food. What they don’t realize is that natural sweeteners are as good as the artificial ones regarding the taste and also the potency.
There were also findings that natural sweeteners have less calories and are considered to be healthier than the artificial ones. Natural sweeteners are recommended for diabetics and it is also recommended for people who are on a diet but still loves to eat sweets.
So, here are the different kinds of natural sweeteners that you can add to your meals to make it more delicious without worrying about the bad effects on your body:
Stevia – This is a type of sweetener used by South Americans and because it contains fewer calories than other common sweeteners, it is now growing very popular in the United States. This particular sweetener can be added to almost any of your food and beverages that needs to be sweetened. This particular sweetener comes in powder tablets or liquid
Tagatose – This is another type of natural sweetener that is found in milk. Tagatose has the same chemical composition as fructose but in terms of chemical and physical characteristics, it is quite different.
Agave – This particular sweetener is very popular among health and diet fanatics. It has fewer calories than artificial sweeteners and is recommended for diabetics. This particular sweetener can act as a substitute to honey. However, Agave is not as thick and as sweet as honey but many people have said that it has a wonderful taste that you will truly love.
These are some of the different kinds of natural sweeteners available in the market today. So, if you want a healthier alternative to artificial or synthetic sweeteners, you should consider getting some of the natural sweeteners mentioned. It will provide you with better tasting food and also effectively managing diabetes and minimize the risk of rotting teeth.
Bob Janeway
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