Wednesday, November 30, 2011

SAMe for Joint Health

Video explanation of how to take SAMe for health benefits


Natural Hormone Replacement, Female Viagra

Women wonder where to find the female equivalent to Viagra

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Women: Where is our Viagra?

Men these days have little reason to let ED ruin a romp in the bedroom. Women, on the other hand, might not be as eager to celebrate.
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Willow good for Acne

Salicylic Acid found in Willow tree bark may be good for skin ailments, but is not to be used by pregnant women


Wound Healing with Silver

How this metal can help kill bacteria and aid in wound healing

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Nanoparticles of silver kill bacteria, spare tissue

FRIDAY, Aug. 21 (HealthDay News) -- A new approach to wound healing -- nanoscopically-thin polymer films with silver nanoparticles -- may deliver the precise amount of silver needed to kill bacteria while avoiding the tissue damage associated with conventional silver-delivery systems, according to research presented this week at the American Chemical Society's National Meeting and Exposition, held from Aug. 16 to 20 in Washington, D.C.
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Belladonna in Homeopathic Medicine

Belladonna is a highly poisonous plant, but works to help treat different symptoms in homeopathic medicine


Depression Treated Naturally

A quick overview of 4 treatments for depression that might help you

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Four natural remedies for depression

One in three depressed adults finds it impossible to adequately improve their mood, despite trying multiple pharmaceutical antidepressants.

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Aloe Vera for Acne

Video explanation of how to use Aloe Vera as a healing ointment for Acne


Insomnia Treated with Acupuncture

Needles may help you balance your internal clock

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Acupuncture helps insomniacs fall asleep

Kim Nuyen is a nurse from Vicksburg who for 11 years has had trouble falling asleep.

For the past eight of those years, she’s taken prescription sleep medications, but now she’s trying a different approach — acupuncture — and she’s happy with the results thus far.

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Chasteberry History and Health Benefits

Video overview of chasteberry


Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Flavonoids May Fight Cancer

Flavonoids are found in berries, like blue berries, and may be nature's answer to cancerous cells


Angina Explained

Angina is chest pain that might be a troubling sign about your health

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What is Angina?

Angina (an-JI-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when an area of your heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood. Angina may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. The pain also may occur in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. It can feel like indigestion.

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Olive Oil Remedies

Olive oil is great for you recipes and even better for your health


Black Walnut Insecticide

How to use black walnut to naturally discourage pests from your home or car


Sound Therapy Treatments

Singing bowls may make you happy and healthy

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Sound therapy with singing bowls

Can singing bowls make you happy? Can they help you heal faster? Those who have used the bowls believe they can.

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Iron in Cereal, the Shocking Truth

Disturbing video about the quality of dietary "iron" found in commercial cereals


Infection Debate

Are children taking antibiotics too often for ear infections?

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The debate about ear infections and antibiotics

We parents are doing a better job of not demanding antibiotics for every childhood illness, according to a study in this week’s Journal of the American Medical Association, which found that antibiotic prescriptions for upper respiratory infections (including ear infections) dropped 36 percent from 1995 to 2006 in children under age 5.
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DHEA Side Effects

Video explanation of some of the precautions of taking DHEA, or Dehydroepiandrosterone, as a hormone supplement


Chronic Fatigue, a personal account

Tips from someone who made it through CFS

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10 Ways Alternative Medicine Helped Me Fight CFS

by Jody Smith

I'm recovering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and for me it's been a naturopathic process all the way. Treatment for the last three and a half years with Dr. Kelly Upcott, ND has been slowly bringing me home.

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Indigestion on the View

The ladies discuss indigestion


Monday, November 28, 2011

Zone Therapy, useful for almost everything

See what your toes and fingers could do for your overall health!

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The experience of Zone Therapy

Zone Therapy is a form of healing following the belief that there are 10 zones in the body that can be relaxed, energized, or treated through the 10 fingers and 10 toes.

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Caraway for Aroma Therapy

Caraway in aromatherapy can be used for several things, including sleepiness and allergies

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Using caraway in aromatherapy

Botanical Name: Carum carvi
Plant Part: Seeds
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
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Flatulence Prevention

Stop flatulence before it starts


Hepatitis Hope in Blueberry Leaves

Leaves from a blueberry plant may hold treatment options for those suffering from hepatitis

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Blueberry leaves new hope for hepatitis patients

Hepatitis C is a contagious liver disease resulting from infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV).
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Cardiovascular Disease and Cholesterol

This video shows the deadly connection


Carotenoids vs. Cancer

Carentenoids may help fight brain and liver cancer!

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Alpha carotene guards against two deadly cancers

Alpha carotene, a plant pigment related to beta carotene, can boost your resistance to two of the deadliest cancers – brain and liver cancer—by destroying those cell-destroying time bombs known as free radicals.
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Bowen Technique Session

Take a peak at the Bowen Technique, used as a form of healing


Meditation Affecting the Brain

Neuroscientists want to know if meditation leaves an impression on the brain. Research says it does.

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Can meditation change your brain? Neuroscientists want to know

Can people strengthen the brain circuits associated with happiness and positive behavior, just as we’re able to strengthen muscles with exercise?
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Cholesterol medication a farce?

Dr. Mercola thinks so. This video explains.


Smoking Cessation, not from E-cig

One woman's experience with an electronic cigarette

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Negative reactions mystify electronic cigarette owners

The booth at the Wisconsin State Fair Expo was black with big, gold lettering exclaiming, “Electronic Cigarettes – The Smoking Alternative!” Initially, I found the concept of electronic smoking laughable, as would most tobacco users. However, after dragging my husband over to the booth for a look, it only took us a moment to realize that this was a truly revolutionary invention. Surprisingly, the price was reasonable, too!

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Sunday, November 27, 2011

Allylic Sulfides in Onions

Even though Allylic Sulfides may make your eyes tear, they are very good for your body


Wheat Discussed

Join this discussion about which is better for you: whole grain or whole wheat

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Whole Grain vs Whole Wheat

I've heard that whole grain bread is the best for you because it is made with whole grains and that whole wheat just means that it is all wheat flower, but it could still be highly processed and the good part of wheat could be missing from it. So what's the deal with bread then? Am I buying the wrong kind?

I always buy whole grain bread because it contains the whole grain, which gives you fiber and may consist of multiple kinds of grains, so you're getting a nice nutrient balance, as well. Multigrain is one of the words you can watch out for, because a product can have multiple parts of different grains and call it Multigrain without having any whole grain in the mix.

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Gout Natural Remedies

A handful of remedies for gout that are non-invasive and without medications

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Natural remedies for gout

In a Chinese study in 2009, 93 percent of patients treated with acupuncture found relief from their gout
Stay well-hydrated
This folk remedy for gout has a basis in science
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Black Cohosh, powerful and potent

Black Cohosh is sometimes used to alleviate symptoms of menopause, but may have some very serious side effects

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Black cohosh a popular, potent herb

Black Cohosh has been used for centuries as a healing supplement. Native Americans used Black Cohosh to treat many different ailments. It also has been used as a folk medicine for arthritis, gynecological problems, and even snakebites.

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Rapid Eye Technology for soldiers

Returning veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may benefit from Rapid Eye Technology


Acne and Chinese Medicine

What does ancient, Eastern medicine say to do about blemishes?

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Chinese medicine tackles acne

Traditional Chinese medicine has been around for thousands of years, and it’s no surprise individuals are starting to embrace its healing properties as an acne alternative medicine.
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Goldenseal for cold symptoms

Video about using this North American herb to treat the common cold


Mangosteen, a royal fruit

Mangosteen is not related to the mango, but is a very healthy fruit

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The Queen of Fruits

Many tropical plants have interesting biological activities with potential therapeutic applications. Garcinia mangostana Linn. (GML) belongs to the family of Guttiferae and is named “the queen of fruits”.
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Morgellon's, living with the disease

Morgellon's disease is controversial and is either thought to be a fungal infection, a psychological disorder, or an alien disease


Laying on of Hands for Healing

What the Bible says about healing people with your own spiritual power

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What does the Bible say about the laying on of hands?

"Laying on of hands" is a Biblical action; however, there is no biblical mandate requiring the physical laying on of hands for a particular spiritual ministry
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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Water with a Lemon, Please

Healthier beverage choices are becoming more popular!

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Marketing pros say people want healthy beverages

According to the “Beverage Trends: Culinary Trend Mapping Report” from the San Francisco-based Center for Culinary Development and Rockville, Md.-based Packaged Facts, the sweet spot in the U.S. beverage market, long dominated by a handful of major brand lines, is shifting to niche products that target a diverse set of consumer needs driven by healthy attributes.
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Honey Face Mask

Want to do a face mask for your skin but don't want the harsh, drying kind? Honey, this is the right face mask for you!


Calendula Ointment Great for First Aid Kit

Calendula Ointment is great for cuts, scrapes, and burns, in humans and in pets!

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Herbal First Aid Kit Necessity-- Calendula Ointment

calendula, which is sometimes called marigold, has several healing properties that make it a useful contestant for your herbal first aid kit.

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Fertility Problems treated naturally

Before you try invasive procedures, perhaps nature holds the key to your fertility

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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.

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Obesity and ADHD, is there a connection?

Researchers say there is a connection between childhood ADHD and adult obesity

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ADHD in childhood linked to adult obesity

U.S. researchers have linked childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms to adult obesity.

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Juice Therapy and Protein Shakes

How to get the nutrition you need, on the go, and lose weight!

Protein shake basics for your diet plan

juice therapy can give you the energy to lose weight, but fresh, raw fruit juice is very high in carbohydrates – which might be important to you if you are trying to control your blood sugar or have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

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Juice Therapy and Protein Drinks

How to get the nutrition you need, on the go, and lose weight!

Protein shake basics for your diet plan

juice therapy can give you the energy to lose weight, but fresh, raw fruit juice is very high in carbohydrates – which might be important to you if you are trying to control your blood sugar or have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

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Digestive Disorders, What is Healthy Digestion?

Animation shows the digestive process, from food entering your mouth to elimination later


NAET treatment for Autism

One case study involving a 5 year old boy concludes the effectiveness of NAET, or Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques, with Autism

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NAET and a 5-year-old boy with autism

Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques, also known as NAET, has produced some amazing responses when used to treat children with Autism spectrum disorders.

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Friday, November 25, 2011

Emotional Balance with Zen Meditation

How to regain your emotional balance after something has upset you


Needle Acupuncture for Marines

This ancient Chinese medicine has been helpful for the armed forces

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Acupuncturist helps wounded Marines

Karen Vaughn had done her work. Four Marines sat around a table in the barracks for the Wounded Warrior Battalion – East with needles sticking out of their ears. A fifth one browsed through Facebook at a computer workstation.
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Osteoarthritis and a Good Soak

Epsom salts efficacy on osteoarthritis


European Aspen for Pain

Could natural herbs be effective enough to treat serious pain?

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Herbal pain relievers

We’re hearing more about commercial herbal mixtures for pain relief. Two apparently promising ones are avocado/soybean unsaponifiables and Phytodolor, both from Europe.
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Lachesis Mutus Venom

This video shows the extraction of venom from the Lachesis Mutus, which does not harm the snake. The venom is used for many homeopathic remedies, including treating problems involving blood, depression, and even hemorrhoids.


Grief Overview

This article has signs of grief, stages of grief, and what to do if you or someone you love is experiencing grief.

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Grief Stages, Symptoms, and Tips

In 1969, psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross introduced what became known as the “five stages of grief.” These stages of grief were based on her studies of the feelings of patients facing terminal illness, but many people have generalized them to other types of negative life changes and losses, such as the death of a loved one or a break-up.

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Cough Treated Naturally

How to make your own home remedy for a cough


Circulation Poor? Get that blood moving!

tips and tricks to increase circulation, improve memory, and even reduce pain, all naturally!

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Wake up sleeping legs, and more tricks

If you wake up and your arm has fallen asleep, gently rock your head from side to side. The improved blood flow in your neck will revitalize your arms.
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Chickweed's Many Benefits

This video explains how Chickweed can be used to treat diaper rash and other uses


Thursday, November 24, 2011

Relaxation Techniques for Stress

Try some of these relaxation techniques to rid yourself of stress after a long holiday


Indigestion Treated Naturally

Natural remedies for indigestion

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Home Medicine Chest for Indigestion

Having some safe and natural at home remedies at your disposal can be invaluable. Here are some tips for what to keep around when health issues arise:
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Digestive Enzymes for Stomach Woes

If you feel like food you ate hours ago hasn't moved from your stomach, it might be time for some digestive enzymes


Sweet Potatoes, Many Health Benefits

Find out why another helping of sweet potatoes may be just what you need

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Sweet Potato Health Benefits

What’s the most healthy holiday side dish—savory stuffing? No, stuffing’s very high in carbs and fat. That green beans and mushroom soup casserole? Nah, that’s WAY too high in sodium.

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Tryptophan in Turkey

L-Tryptophan could be making you sleepy after a big Thanksgiving meal

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Is there something in turkey that makes you sleepy?

Turkey does have the makings of a natural sedative in i­t, an amino acid called tryptophan. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid, meaning that the body can't manufacture it.
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