Monday, October 31, 2011

Herbology, Gardening in the fall?

Some herbs are actually best for fall planting. Here's how you can keep your thumb green during the winter.

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Three herbs vie for Best of Show in your fall garden

The summer months of tanning at the beach and afternoon cookouts are over. But don’t be so quick to store away your gardening tools! In some cases, Fall is actually the preferred season to do some planting—especially for herbs!

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Aconite is a Poisonous Plant

Hear some of the history behind this beautiful but deadly flower


True Unicorn Root aka Colicroot aka Aletris Farinosa

This extraordinary plant may be closer than you think


Join this discussion about CVA

CVA is a Cerebral Vascular Accident, known more commonly as a stroke.

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Occupational Therapy for CVA

There are several approaches for CVA treatment in Occupational Therapy. One approach, called Roods, focuses on using the reflexes we have as developing infants to regain function of the paralyzed side of the body. Another approach, referred to as Bobath or NDT, uses all natural movements to encourage the limbs to return to very natural movement patterns. There is also Brunstrom approach, which says that all CVA patients will be flaccid on one side of their body until treatment makes them spastic, and from there, regular tone can occur. These are just some of the many ways Stroke patients can begin to heal after a Cerebral Vascular Accident.

My Grandma had a stroke. She was slurring her words and was very confused. The doctor said it was a "mini" stroke. She recovered very quickly, but she had a few therapists that came to her house afterwards to make sure she could still cook and shower safely.

Those "mini" strokes are called Trans-ischemic attacks, and occur when a blood cannot reach a part of the brain and cells start to die. This is not as serious as a regular CVA and usually does resolve quickly. Good thing for your Grandma! But it is a warning sign that a stroke could be eminent if she doesn't take some precautionary measures, like diet and exercise.

Why do so many commercials for birth control say that you can have a stroke if you are over 30 and smoking?

Loveycat1, I think it has to do with the risk of blood clots. Smoking, hormones, and being over 30 all increase your risk for blood clots, which can show up in a vein anywhere in your body, including your heart (heart attack) or brain (stroke). Scary business.

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Fertility Treatments Naturally

There are several options to try to increase your fertility before you try In Vetro

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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.
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Pumpkin Waste?

Pumpkins are full of beta carotene, which is great for vision. Don't waste your pumpkin after Halloween. See how to get your money's worth out of this squash!

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Pumpkin: One Well Rounded Squash!

This holiday season, when you’re carving scary faces into your pumpkins, consider keeping the insides of this versatile squash for all the health benefits.

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Miscarriage and Grief

1 year after her natural miscarriage, one woman gives advice on what helped -- and didn't help-- through the grieving process.


Lavender to protect young Trick-or-Treaters

This helpful herb can be used to disinfect wounds and keep evil spirits away

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Lavender Healing Magic

Lavender has been used for ages for many magical uses. If you could have only one herb for every potion or purpose, Lavender would be a good choice. It has been used as a defense from evil and to call upon fairies.

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Diarrhea treated with several approaches

Stop diarrhea from ruining your day with some of these easy remedies

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Folk, herbal, and homeopathic diarrhea treatments

Try 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water with each meal and at mid-morning, mid-afternoon, and at bedtime.
Take bee pollen several times a day.
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Black Haw Berries in Fall

Black haw is one of the few plants that produces Lucius fruit in the middle of October


Excessive Sexual Desire, Addiction?

10 Signs that your love for love is unhealthy.

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10 Signs of Sex Addiction

  • Uncontrollable sexual behaviour;
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Coriander and its medicinal uses

Video discusses the uses of coriander, which leaves are called cilantro


Sunday, October 30, 2011

Iodine in your diet

How to increase your iodine consumption to help with weight loss and thyroid function


Nail problems

Doctor recommends some treatments for toe nail fungus to remedy your tootsies


Dehydration Headaches?

Simple and effective solution

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Headaches that come from thirst

The glass of water you use to wash down your Advil may be as effective as the medication in relieving your headache, although the medication is probably faster.

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Arnica for Diebetic Neuropathy

Numbness in the feet is common with Diabetes. See how this helpful herb can be combined with massage for amazing results.


PTSD and Ecstasy

For some, nightmares and recurring thoughts of a past trauma govern their life. Could this underground party drug help?

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Can ecstasy help those with post-traumatic stress?

For people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder — an anxiety condition that develops in the wake of extreme psychological stress or fear — often the only way forward is to confront the very memory that triggers the disorder. While group and cognitive therapies have shown promise, exposure-based therapies have become increasingly popular and successful. Exposure means confronting a distressing memory (a near-death experience, the loss of a loved one or a sexual assault, for example) to emotionally process it in a safe clinical environment — either through imagined scenarios or real-life exposure to reminders of trauma.
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Erectiled Dysfunction and Vacuum Therapy

Medications for ED can have scary side effects and don't always work. Here's what doctors are recommending instead.


Dentists and Alternative Medicine

Green Hellebore is used for in the dental industry. Find out why.

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American hellebore for dental use

In dental practice, the tincture of veratrum viride has been employed internally
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Naturopathy and Weight Loss

Suggestions a weight loss specialist would suggest using naturopathy to correct obesity


Cerebral Vascular Accident aka Stroke

Join this conversation about stroke and the role of an Occupational Therapist in treatment

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Occupational Therapy for CVA

There are several approaches for CVA treatment in Occupational Therapy. One approach, called Roods, focuses on using the reflexes we have as developing infants to regain function of the paralyzed side of the body. Another approach, referred to as Bobath or NDT, uses all natural movements to encourage the limbs to return to very natural movement patterns. There is also Brunstrom approach, which says that all CVA patients will be flaccid on one side of their body until treatment makes them spastic, and from there, regular tone can occur. These are just some of the many ways Stroke patients can begin to heal after a Cerebral Vascular Accident.

My Grandma had a stroke. She was slurring her words and was very confused. The doctor said it was a "mini" stroke. She recovered very quickly, but she had a few therapists that came to her house afterwards to make sure she could still cook and shower safely.

Those "mini" strokes are called Trans-ischemic attacks, and occur when a blood cannot reach a part of the brain and cells start to die. This is not as serious as a regular CVA and usually does resolve quickly. Good thing for your Grandma! But it is a warning sign that a stroke could be eminent if she doesn't take some precautionary measures, like diet and exercise.

Why do so many commercials for birth control say that you can have a stroke if you are over 30 and smoking?

Loveycat1, I think it has to do with the risk of blood clots. Smoking, hormones, and being over 30 all increase your risk for blood clots, which can show up in a vein anywhere in your body, including your heart (heart attack) or brain (stroke). Scary business.

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Antidepressants and Sexual Dysfunction

Dr. Drew explains how most antidepressants will affect your sex life negatively and what you can do about it.


Antidepressants and Sexual Dysfunction

Dr. Drew explains how most antidepressants will affect your sex life negatively and what you can do about it.


Saturday, October 29, 2011

Acidophilus Probiotics

Eating yogurt to restore your healthy bacteria to your digestive tract may not be enough


Autohemotherapy, What is it?

Video explains Autohemotherapy in Spanish, with informative subtitles. This treatment is used to fight bacteria and viruses, as well as other health problems.


Liver Problems treated with Meridian Therapy

Massaging of the meridians has been known to help many conditions, such as liver disorders like Hepatitis

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Meridian Therapy for the Liver

Hepatitis and other liver conditions are sometimes felt as a pain on the upper right side of the abdomen, just beneath the ribcage, which is the location of the liver.
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Constipation Symptoms and Signs

If you're experiencing pain or difficulty in the restroom, it might be constipation.

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How to tell when it's constipation



Not having a bowel movement every day doesn't necessarily mean you're constipated. You likely have constipation, however, if you experience two of the following signs or symptoms:
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Raspberry for Health

video about Raspberries, which are good for heart health, digestion, and blood sugar. Another reason to add a cup of raspberries to your cereal!


Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatments

If your fingers become tingly and numb during certain tasks, you may want to check out your options for relieving symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Treatment Options

The goal of treatment for CTS is to reduce the swelling and pressure on the median nerve.
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Red Clover Uses

Video covers some helpful uses for Red Clover, including preventing weeds in your lawn


Asthma, Natural Treatment

Side effects from Asthma medications can be avoided using natural remedies

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3 Alternative Asthma Treatments

Worried about the side effects of inhalers and other asthma pharmaceuticals? Alternative Medicine offers alternatives for the treatment of asthma.

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Yucca Root Fries

How to make your own french fries using a Yucca Root instead of a potato, more filling fries with added health benefits


Friday, October 28, 2011

Sleep Disorder Natural Remedies

Some tricks to help you get to sleep that are non-habit forming and all natural


Cigarettes vs Hotdogs

You wouldn't give your child a cigarette. Could a hotdog be just as bad?

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Hot dogs dangerous as cigarettes, ad says

Race fans who attend the Indianapolis Motor Speedway recently saw a billboard that implies hot dogs are as dangerous to your health as cigarettes.

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Peppermint Honey for Digestion

How to make your own fresh peppermint honey for all kinds of treatments, especially for digestion


Cattail Pollen for your Health

This nutritious treat is rare due to its specific growing patterns

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Cattail pollen is a rare, nutritious treat

Collecting pollen takes patience, timing, and the cooperation of nature. The recent wind and rainstorms can destroy opportunities, but in the end nature makes allowances for weather. The cattail pollens ripen gradually, in any patch there will be a range of opportunities for the spread of pollen. If it wasn’t so cleverly staggered, a simple rainstorm or heavy wind storm at the wrong time or from the wrong direction would end any chance of sexual reproduction that year.

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Kelp Forests, Diverse Ecosystem

Kelp is good for your health, and here is how it grows in the wild, benefiting many different types of animals


Pregnancy Massage for Mother and Baby Health

Stressful situations can be hard on a pregnant woman as well as the baby they are carrying. Ease this tension with massage.

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While you wait for the baby

Pregnancy is an exciting time in any womans’ life. Although it is a joyful experience it can also be a challenging and stressful time.
The mothers’ body is changing quickly to meet the needs of the growing child. It is also a time when she starts to think more about her health and getting fit and well!
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Lupus; living with the illness

Video documentary about several people who are living with Lupus, and how it affects their daily lives


Intestinal Parasites vs Pumpkins

What your decorative squash can do for your digestive system health

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Intestinal Parasites


 
Raw garlic is a traditional food that kills intestinal parasites. Raw pineapple also may have this effect, as so raw pumpkin seeds.
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Pumpkins for Health

Don't make the mistake of discarding your pumpkin "guts" after carving your pumpkins this year; use it to improve your health!

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Pumpkin: One Well Rounded Squash!

This holiday season, when you’re carving scary faces into your pumpkins, consider keeping the insides of this versatile squash for all the health benefits.

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How to make Herbal Alcohol Liniment

Use some herbs from your local health food store or garden to make an alcohol liniment for treatment of sprains and bruises


Thursday, October 27, 2011

Mugwort for Dreams

Make a dream pillow using Mugwort to help increase your dream memory


Gonorrhea in Teens

You may have Gonorrhea without ever noticing, though some experience some painful symptoms

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Gonorrhea info for teens

How Does a Girl Know She Has It?

A girl who has gonorrhea may have no symptoms at all or her symptoms may be so mild that she doesn't notice them until they become more severe. In some cases, girls will feel a burning sensation when they urinate, or they will have a yellow-green vaginal discharge. Girls may also experience vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods.

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Yeast Infection Diet

Video discusses foods that help and foods that hinder when it comes to yeast infectoins


Vitiligo UV treatments

Discoloration of skin is sometimes treated with the help from the light spectrum

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UV light among vitiligo treatment options

Vitiligo is generally thought to be an autoimmune disease, where the body's immune system gets misled and starts attacking the pigment cells. It usually occurs in previously healthy patients, although in a certain percentage it is associated with autoimmune diseases, such as alopecia and several types of autoimmune thyroid disease.
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Nose Bleeds: Tilt your head back?

NO! Here's what you should do instead.


Hypothyroidism making you tired?

Here are 3 alternative medicine treatments you can use to jump start your thyroid

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Alternative treatments for sluggish thyroid

In the USA, 9 million people suffer from hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is the result of an inactive thyroid gland; one that is under-producing the hormone needed to have a balanced thyroid. Of those people with thyroid problems, 90 percent are women.

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Hair Problems: Scalp Psoriasis

Do you have itchy, flaky patches on your scalp and dandruff shampoo doesn't seem to help?


Infertility and Yoga

Some Yoga classes are now aimed at increasing fertility in women

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Yoga classes aim at improving fertility

Some women struggling to become pregnant are turning to special yoga classes that double as support groups. stress can affect a woman’s fertility by lowering levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine; low dopamine levels are linked to infertility.

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Zinc through the nose: bad idea

Research shows that taking zinc sprays in the nostrils is linked to loss of taste and smell


Brahmi for Brain Power

Ayurvedic tricks for your memory found in this awesome plant

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Brahmi calms and boosts mental capacity

Brahmi has an established reputation as an effective and powerful brain and nerve tonic, among all the Indian ayurvedic herbal therapies used to this end. Cells in the brains and the nerves are restored and revitalized by this herb and thus is acts in restoring nervous function.
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Spinal Decompression on an inversion table

Video of how to do some helpful exercises using an inversion table to ease pain and stiffness in spinal compression


Lipoic Acid Preventing Cancer?

Lipoic acid is good at hunting down and fixing free radicals, which have been linked to many forms of cancer


Breathwork for Chakra Balance

What you may want to know before you start your own realignment of your chakras

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Before you attempt chakra meditation

works of serious chakra meditators who have describe their personal experiences about the awakening of the kundalini are unique meaning their descriptions of the stirring and rising of their kundalini are individualized with little consistency in what really happened in this unique experience. but invariably the effects and the follow on are quite similar. i will speak about certain common features in the awakening of the kundalini some other time. the reason is
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Yoga of the Hands for Weight Loss

Simple hand positions may increase your willpower and decrease your cravings

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Weight loss mudra

A mudra is a positioning of the hand and fingers that is said, in Ayurvedia medicine, to rebalance the natural elements within the body. The Surya Mudra is known to help the body deal with excess fat; to mobilize stored fat into use for energy; to redistribute fat stores; and to generally combat obesity and heaviness. If you’re dieting to prepare for the summer season, consider using this “hand yoga” to help align your body to your goal.

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Healing by Kitty Cat?

Though researchers don't know why a cat purrs, they do know it is relaxing to humans

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The healing power of a purr

Researchers are saying  that one of reason’s a cat purrs is because the sound sparks the natural healing of the cat’s body. Cats purr both while inhaling and exhaling, maintaining a consistent frequency between 25 and 150 Hertz. Remarkably, this is the same sound range therapists sometimes use to improve healing
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Cigarettes vs. Acupuncture

Simple needle technique may spare you from a lifetime of COPD, emphysema, and lung cancer


Light Therapy is not comparable to a Tanning Bed

Tanning not a pick-me-up as previously thought

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Tanning no cure for seasonal depression

People who suffer from winter depression known as "seasonal affective disorder" or SAD -- or the less severe but more common "winter blues" -- shouldn't seek relief in a tanning bed or booth, a leading expert on light therapy warns.

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Snoring more than just irritating

If the old man is snoring, you may want to wake him up!

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Snoring linked to disease, death for middle-aged and elderly men

The classic manifestations of sleep apnea -- loud snoring, interrupted breathing and sleep disruption -- nearly double the risk for chronic disease and premature death among middle-aged and elderly men, according to major new research.
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Heart Disease, how your heart will adapts

Growing new blood vessels to compensate for the lack of appropriate blood flow in heart disease

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Growing new blood vessels to combat heart disease

Although open-heart surgery is a frequent treatment for heart disease, it remains extremely dangerous. Now groundbreaking research from Dr. Britta Hardy of Tel Aviv University's Sackler School of Medicine has shown the potential for an injected protein to regrow blood vessels in the human heart — eliminating the need for risky surgery altogether.
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