Color Spectrum of Nutrients

Find your healthy pot of gold

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Color Spectrum of Nutrients

Reds, Blues and Purples- Blueberries, blackberries, cherries, red and purple grapes, beets and purple cabbage all contain antioxidant compounds that protect your body from the damaging effects of free radicals.  The pigments that give color to these foods most specifically protect your blood vessels, cartilage, tendons and ligaments from damage. It is presently thought that consuming these pigments regularly reduces the likelihood of cancer by preventing tissue degeneration that sometimes follows chronic irritation such as smoking or chronic inflammatory disorders. Tomatoes and watermelon have lycopenes that are proven to prevent heart disease and prostate cancer. Red snapper is a great fish – a good source of omega 3 fatty acids. And let’s not forget about red meat packed with essential amino acids that are used throughout our body. Red teas include red zinger, cinnamon, raspberry and others. Red spices are Chile pepper which is known to reduce Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Carotenoids, where to find them

Yellow and dark green veggies are a good place to start

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Carotene

Carotenoids are found in yellow and dark green vegetables, tomatoes, parsley, oranges, pink grapefruit, spinach, red palm oil and cherries. The term refers to more than 500 substances that naturally occur in fruits and vegetables. We even find carotenoids lending bright colors to animals; flamingos owe their color to carotenoids, as do shellfish. Egg yolks are yellow because of carotenoids that protect the unsaturated fats in the yolk. Beta-carotene and lycopene are the most well-known carotenoids. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Detoxification aids body systems

It can be done several ways

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Detoxification

Detoxification, sometimes also called cleansing, involves the removal of toxins from the body. This process is considered by many to be a very important part of medical treatment. Detoxification can be accomplished through variety of approaches, including colon cleansing, fasting, chelation, water therapy, heat therapy, and nutritional, herbal, and homeopathic methods. Max Gerson introduced coffee into the colon cleansing procedure, which causes the liver to release stored up toxins into the digestive system to be eliminated. But simpler methods, such as increasing your water intake, may also be an effective way to rid the body of toxins. Detoxification may involve perspiration, induced by exercise or saunas, and the use of diuretics to remove excess fluids from the body. Purging (vomiting), bloodletting, and skin stimulation also have been used to detoxify the body. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Alfalfa: not just for your rabbit

Alfalfa treats urinary tract issues

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Alfalfa

Alfalfa has been used by the Chinese since the sixth century to treat kidney stones and to relieve fluid retention and swelling. It is a perennial herb that grows throughout the world in a variety of climates. Alfalfa grows to about three feet and has blue-violet flowers that bloom from July to September. It was first discovered by the Arabs, who dubbed this valuable plant the "father of all foods." They fed alfalfa to their horses, claiming it made their animals swift and strong. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Body Wrap Treatments for diets

Slim down with mud and herbs

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Body Wrap Treatments

Wraps can slim and detoxify

Look great and feeling great are 2 different matters. Sometimes you may not feel good about yourself even though you are well dressed up. Beauty always starts from within. It's essential to have a great self esteem and part of having a great self esteem starts from good health. Everyone have different lifestyles and we consume different varieties of foods, consuming alcohols, smoking cigarettes, taking oral contraceptives etc. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Olive Oil Remedies

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See what you can do with this household item

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Relax your connective tissue

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Myofascial Release Therapy

Myofascial release therapy is a hands-on technique used to free tight fascia, or connective tissue, and thus restoring normal alignment and function. One primary purpose of this therapy is to reduce pain. Using their hands, therapists apply mild, sustained pressure to gently stretch and soften the fascia. Myofascial release is sometimes used to treat neck and back pain, headaches, recurring sports injuries, scoliosis, and other conditions. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Feldenkrais a unique body therapy

Movements integrated with this technique

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Feldenkrais Method

The Feldenkrais Method develops an "awareness through movement" of how the body is currently moving. Through "functional integration," the Feldenkrais Method expands the client's self-image through movement sequences that bring attention to parts of the self that are not involved in functional actions. Read more at www.feldenkrais-exercises.com

 

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Movement can heal, too

Movement therapy based on our need to be in motion

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Movement

Movement therapy is a treatment method utilizing dance, yoga, exercise and massage to help strengthen the body/mind connection. Many forms of therapy utilize movement to help integrate the body and mind, to exercise and tone the muscle and skeletal systems, and to help the body absorb nutrients and process out waste. Regular movement is vital to human health. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Galanthamine is a medicine

Herbal treatment proposed for dementia

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Galanthamine

Galanthamine is an herb made from the bulbs of a spring flower called Common Snowdrop. The active ingredients also is available as a chemical synthetic in coated tablets and ampules. Some research shows that galanthamine might be helpful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Galanthamine also is sometimes recommended as an herbal treatment for Myasthenia gravis and post-polio paralysis. Galanthamine is sometimes used to help reverse the action of neuromuscular blockade (drugs given to stop unwanted muscle movement). Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Nervous system nutrients

How to keep your nervous system strong

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Nervous System

The nervous system is a network of specialized cells that transmit electrical impulses to and from the brain. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord. A second system, called the peripheral nervous system, consists of nerve cells that extend from the central system and into the limbs and organs. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Hair mineral analysis--does it work?

Experts say you can tell a lot about your habits and lifestyle by looking at your hair

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Hair Mineral Analysis

Hair mineral analysis, also known as hair element analysis and hair-shaft analysis, is a procedure characterized by laboratory testing of a sample of hair, taken close to the scalp, for its mineral content. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Schizophrenia symptoms

Puzzling disorder described.

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Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder characterized by distorted perceptions. Schizophrenics do not have a "split personality," but may be bothered by thought patterns that are out of sync with their surroundings. They may suffer from hallucinations, hear voices, be afraid that others are trying to harm them, or have delusions about their own identity and role. Schizophrenia usually begins in young adulthood, with behavior becoming progressively more bizarre over the course of several years. Symptoms may come and go. Schizophrenics are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicide because of delusional thinking and the difficulty of coping with daily life. There is no single diagnostic test for schizophrenia, and no cure. Research is investigating possible genetic and prenatal links to the disease. Anti-psychotic medications may help some patients, although the side-effects can be serious, and disorganized thinking may make it difficult for the patient to take medication consistently. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Wheat gluten linked to depression

Even those without celiac disease may react

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Is gluten making you sad and fat?

Even if you don’t have celiac disease, a digestive disorder that makes people unable to digest gluten--a protein found in wheat and many grain products--gluten may be having an effect on you. Some experts think gluten can make us tired and overweight if you are just “gluten sensitive,” which has sparked a multi-billion dollar market for gluten-free food products. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Rosemary and depression

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The Video explanation

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Thai massage benefits

Can this therapy help you?

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Benefits of Thai massage

Thai Massage is done with gentle, passive stretching of the muscles and gentle pressure along the acupuncture meridians. No oil is used, and patients can remain fully clothed.

Some have compared Thai Massage to yoga, but it is yoga that is performed on the patient rather than by the patient, so the patient doesn’t need any experience, training, or level of fitness to enjoy the benefits. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Bioflavonoids for health

This nutrient must be supplied by diet

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Bioflavonoids

Bioflavonoids are not, strictly speaking, vitamins--but for easy classification, this water-soluble nutrient is sometimes referred to as "Vitamin P." The term bioflavonoids refers to many different ingredients and may include hesperin, hesperidin, eriodictyol, quercetin, quercertrin, rutin, etc. This nutrient cannot be manufactured by the body and must be supplied in the diet. The key food sources of bioflavonoids are the white material just beneath citrus peel, as well as  peppers, grapes, pine bark, onions, garlic, blue and red berries, green tea, and buckwheat. Bioflavonoids enhance the action of Vitamin C and should be taken with Vitamin C. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Menopause related dining

What to eat to beat hot flashes, other annoying symptoms

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Menopause Related Problems

Three food tips for menopausal women

British researchers discovered, after polling thousands of women, that menopause is toughest in Britain. Asian women suffer the least, and American women are somewhere in the middle. The difference may be in their diets.

Traditional Chinese Medicine doesn’t consider menopause a malady; rather, it is seen as a time in life when kidney yin energy is diminishing. The symptoms of gray hair, stopped menstruation, and vaginal dryness are seen as evidence that kidney energy is less than optimal. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Hot flashes and menopause

How to beat this common symptom

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Hot Flashes

Hot flashes are one of the most commonly reported symptoms of menopause. During a hot flash, which can occur several times per day, a sensation of warmth spreads over the body, although some women feel the flush mostly on the head and neck. Some women perspire profusely during these episodes. Hot flashes are thought to be caused by fluctuating hormones. While they may be troublesome if they interfere with sleep, they are not dangerous and generally subside on their own as hormone levels stabilize. Eating plenty of plant estrogens (found in soya, carrots, corn, apples, and oats) and antioxidant fruits and vegetables may ease the symptoms. SEE: MENOPAUSE, MENOPAUSE RELATED PROBLEMS, Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Nervousness and natural remedies

What to do for that jumpy feeling

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Nervousness

Nervousness is an emotional reaction to all sorts of stresses, good or bad. It is a term used to represent being apprehensive, uneasy, tense, on edge, fearful, or jumpy. An attack of nerves, stage fright, and panic attacks are all terms for nervousness.  Symptoms may include: sweaty hands, dry mouth and rapid heartbeat cold or hot flashes lack of concentration muscle pain in the neck or back restlessness and agitation Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Celery scent uses

Celery is antifungal, antiviral, and has aromatherpy uses.

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Celery

Celery oil in aromatherapy

Celery is used externally to combat fungal infections and to battle tumors. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Aloe Vera treatment for pimples

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Apply this plant to remedy your acne

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Herpes? What now?

Best supplements for Herpes outbreaks

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Herpes

There are various levels of Herpes virus; the two most common are Herpes Virus Type I and Herpes Virus Type II. Herpes Virus Type I causes cold sores that form on or around the lips of the mouth. Herpes Virus Type II cause sores that form on the genitals. Both of these are characterized by blisters that are contagious; care should be taken to avoid skin-to-skin contact with others. Between occurrences, the virus lies dormant; flare-ups tend to occur when the patient is under stress. Some natural treatments can help relieve the pain of the blisters; nutritional support can help the immune system resist outbreaks. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Cat's Claw is the cat's meow

A valuable medicinal resource from Peru.

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Cats Claw

Cat's Claw (Uncaria Tomentosa) is a tropical vine that grows in the rain forests of South America and Asia. This vine gets its name from the small thorns at the base of the leaves, which looks like claws and enable the vine to attach itself around trees, climbing to heights up to 100 feet. The plant is considered a valuable medicinal resource and is protected in Peru. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Astragalus, a Chinese herb

Impressive dry root!

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Astragalus

Astragalus is native to parts of China. The portion of the astralagus plant used medicinally is the dried root, which is collected in the spring. While there are more than 2,000 types of Astragalus worldwide, the Chinese astralagus has been extensively tested, both chemically and pharmacologically. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Digestive enzymes explained

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An instructional video

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Ear coning for health

Most experts say no. But here's how it works, in case you want to try

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Ear Coning

Ear candling is a natural way to clean out accumulated wax and fungus from the ears. The accumulations withdrawn from the ears may be many months or even years old. Ear candles are custom-designed from natural fibers and are tapered to precise specifications. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Nutrients for injuries

Best supplements for your scrapes and bruises

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Injuries

Everyone experiences some type of pain from injuries. Whether the pain is caused by lacerations, fractures, bruises, or some major illness, pain is the body's way of signaling potential damage or threat of an injury. Many people use aspirin or other analgesics to relieve the pain; however, natural remedies can help. Recommended vitamins: Vitamin B-1 (thiamin): 50 to 500 mg daily Vitamin B Complex: 25 to 50 mg daily Recommended minerals: Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Alzheimer's or something else?

Many are misdiagnosed.

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Misdiagnosed with Alzheimers Disease

A new study revealed that many people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease may not have had the disease at all—and might have been suffering from a form of dementia that is far more treatable.

About 2.3 million Americans have been diagnosed as having Alzheimer’s disease. The rate of diagnosis is 10 times higher than it was just a few decades ago. The rate of diagnosis in people under age 65 is TWENTY-FOUR times as high as it was a few decades ago. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Zinc about it

Macromineral found in beans and meat.

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Zinc

Zinc is one of the macrominerals. It is found in brewer's yeast, bone meal, wheat germ, beans, nuts, seeds, fish, and meat, especially liver. It is most effective when taken with Vitamin A, calcium, and copper. Zinc is necessary for healing and the development of new cells. It is important to general growth, reproductive organs, and normal functioning of prostate gland. Zinc is an essential part of more than 100 enzymes involved in digestion, metabolism, reproduction, and wound healing. Diseases prevented or helped by the therapeutic benefits of zinc include: acne, ADHD, atherosclerosis (preventive), birth defects (preventive), benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), canker sores, Crohn's disease, diabetes, ear infections, eczema, herpes recurrent infection, rheumatoid arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. (Information from the Herbal Information Center & Vitamin Directory). Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Cramps and remedies

Things you can do at home

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Self-Help for Painful Periods

Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium used around the clock as soon as you notice the first sign of your period help to reduce the severity of cramps in many women by inhibiting the release of prostaglandins. Acetaminophen (e.g.-Tylenol) will help the pain but does not have the effect on the prostagladins. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Bromelain enzyme for injuries

Anti-inflammatory effect helps you heal.

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Bromelain

Bromelain is a digestive enzyme found in the stem and fruit of the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus). It is best known as a digestive aid and for its anti-inflammatory effects in traumatic injuries and after surgery.

Bromelain has been suggested as an herbal treatment for heart disease, arthritis, upper respiratory tract infection, and Peyronie's disease, a condition that affects the genito-urinary tract and can cause sexual dysfunction in men. It also has been used to treat wounds caused by burns and to increase the actions of antibiotics. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Aromatherapy for migraine

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How scents help your head

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Vitamin C for healing

Boost your red blood cells

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Vitamin C

Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin that is vital in the formation of collagen, the connective substance in all cells. As an antioxidant, it helps defend cells from the effects of smoke, pollution, and other highly reactive substances called free radicals. Vitamin C also helps in healing, in the production of red blood cells, in preventing hemorrhaging, and in fighting bacterial infections. The body's need for Vitamin C is increased by physical stress. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Infertility natural remedies

Ways to improve your odds

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Treating Infertility Naturally

You’ve been trying for months, and still there’s no baby on the way. You’re beginning to wonder if you and your partner are infertile. Most doctors won’t even diagnose infertility until after a couple has tried to conceive for a year. They advise that women ages 35 and over seek medical help after six months, however, because of natural declines in a woman’s fertility. Male infertility is the problem about 35 perc Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Arginine in watermelon helps your heart

Why this delicious fruit is good for you

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Watermelon promotes heart-healthy arginine

Valentine's Day naturally brings thoughts of hearts, flowers, sweetness and love. But did you know that it also falls during American Heart Month? A perfect time to start taking care of your heart and the hearts of the ones you love. You might think that a heart-healthy diet is boring or flavorless. Actually, eating for your heart can add a lot of flavor, and some of it ma Read more at www.arginine-benefits.com

 

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Injuries and supplements

What extra nutrition you might need

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Injuries

Everyone experiences some type of pain from injuries. Whether the pain is caused by lacerations, fractures, bruises, or some major illness, pain is the body's way of signaling potential damage or threat of an injury. Many people use aspirin or other analgesics to relieve the pain; however, natural remedies can help. Recommended vitamins: Vitamin B-1 (thiamin): 50 to 500 mg daily Vitamin B Complex: 25 to 50 mg daily Recommended minerals: Choline: 500 to 1,000 mg daily Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Childbirth gets a boost

How women stimulate labor

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Three top ways women stimulate labor

More than half of women who delivered babies at a Midwestern medical center reported having tried “do-it-yourself” techniques to begin their labors, according to a study published this month in the journal Birth.

The three methods used most often were walking, earing spicy foods, and having sex. Other methods some women tried included using laxatives and vigorous exercise. Still other women tried alternative medicine methods such as acupuncture and herbal supplementation. Some reported trying more than one method. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Thai massage is ancient bodywork

Sacred healing method

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Thai Massage

Thai massage is a millennia-old, "sacred" form of bodywork that resembles shiatsu and is related to Nadi Sutra Kriya. It draws from acupressure, passive yoga therapy, and reflexology. Thai massage is designed to make recipients feel more balanced physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Bruise remedies at home

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Video: How to make parsley ice

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Balm of Gilead's past

A classic healing ointment

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The history of Balm of Gilead

The genuine Balm of Gilead was highly esteemed by the ancient Arabs, Egyptians, Turks, Greeks, and Romans. The resin was extracted from the small (12-foot) cottonwood tree's buds. At one time the sweet-scented resin was so highly prized that guards watched over trees cultivated in the gardens near Cairo. The herb's popular name is derived from the Greek balsamon, meaning a fragrant oil, while Gilead refers to its ancient cultivation on Mount Gilead in Israel. There are biblical references to the Balm of Gilead in Genesis and Jeremiah. The Queen of Sheba is said to have presented a tree to Solomon as a gift. Source: herbs2000.com Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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Cough: Recommended supplements

Best nutrients to help resolve your cough

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Cough

Coughing is an attempt by the body to rid the lungs of congestion. Coughs can have many causes, including allergies, respiratory infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, lung cancer, or tuberculosis. The degree of the cough determines the level of illness. If one is suffering from a mild cough, it may just be from a common cold. These coughs can often be relieved with natural remedies. Recommended vitamins: Vitamin A: 5,000 to 10,000 IU daily Vitamin C: 500 to 1,000 mg daily Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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