Alternative Medicine Articles

1). What Is Proving In Hemeopathy? By : Amy A.May
Some modern homeopaths are exploring the use of more esoteric substances, known as imponderables because they do not originate from a material substance but from electromagnetic or electrical energy presumed to have been captured by direct exposure, Positronium, and Electricitas (electricity) or through the use of a telescope (Polaris). Recent ventures by homeopaths into esoteric substances include Tempesta (thunderstorm), and Berlin wall.
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2). Eliminate Underarm Odor Naturally! By : Mike Ramsey
Learn how to end embarrassing underarm odor using natural remedies.
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3). Various Home Remedies By : Dana Goldberg
What was the first thing your mother did for you when you had a cold? She cooked some chicken noodle soup. It has been proved, however, that some of these various home remedies work. While some border on the outrageous, some may work. Remember, however, that if the problem is severe, to see a health care professional. On to the home remedies! Acne and pimples: Try toothpaste.
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4). Simple Solutions to Global Problems? – Tai Chi & Qigong By : Bill Douglas
Copyright 2006 Bill Douglas According to modern medical research between 70 and 85% of all illness leading people to doctors is caused by stress (Kaiser Permenente twenty year study). The United States annual health care costs exceed one-trillion dollars each year. This means that effective stress management techniques, if provided to people en masse through education, business, healthcare, etc.
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5). Acupressure Fast Facts - Get Pain Relief at Home By : Nancy Barney
Acupressure was originated in China thousands of years ago, and evidence has been found that acupressure was practiced in the stone age! Acupressure has been used to reduce post-operative nausea and vomiting in children. Acupressure also reduces nausea in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Acupressure can be done anywhere without special equipment.
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6). Alternative Medicine is Holistic, Western Medicine is Reductionist By : Daryl Kulak
The major difference between alternative medicine, or what I'll call holistic health, and Western medicine, is in approach. A Western doctor, or MD, sees his duty as searching out disease, diagnosing it, and treating it. If he does that correctly and effectively, he's done his job. Most often, this means the doctor prescribing a pharmaceutical drug or a surgical procedure to remedy the situation.
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7). Have You Considered a Natural Health Remedy? By : Jerry Cahill
Are you suffering from symptoms that do not go away no matter how many times you visit your doctor? Perhaps investigating natural remedies might be an option for you to consider.
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8). Pink Eye Secrets Revealed By : Synergize Marketing
You’re probably familiar with a little disease called pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis. If you haven’t experienced this nasty little inconvenience first-hand, you may have a child or know someone who’s child has had it. And although it is most commonly known to occur in children, it does affect people of all ages. Pink eye can be very contagious, although not in all circumstances.
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9). Fever Blister Attack: Ways to Avoid it Using Home Remedies By : Sandra Stammberger
Fever blisters (cold sores) are fluid-filled red blisters on the areas around the mouth, gums or lips. Its appearance is triggered after a person had fever, colds, fatigue, stress, exposure to the sun, menstruation, and other respiratory infection.
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10). Garlic, Our Super Food and Herbal Medicine By : L.Beauley
By Lucien Beauley Article Word Count: 414 Its miraculous compounds Allicin and Ajoene have been attributed to many cures and disease reversals in our past history. Pre-Soviet Russia swore by the curing abilities of Garlic and during World War II it was known as Russian Penicillin. There are over 125 scientific papers about laboratory studies performed with Garlic since 1983.
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11). Cleansing Made Easy By : Joey Shulman, DC, RNCP
We have all completed a thorough cleanout of our desks only to discover it makes for a much better work environment. Most of us also do an intense spring cleaning, removing unwanted items from our garages, basements, and even our closets. If cleaning our outside environment improves our inner balance and harmony, wouldn’t it make sense to cleanse.
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12). Eye Health Improvement Through Exercise By : Michael Hawkins
The human body has some impressive self healing features built in. Regardless of how your body is hurt or worn, it will always do it's best to heal itself. This inbuilt system can be built upon by eating correctly, exercising etc. A part of our body that is often neglected, without getting very much attention, are our eyes. Their health too can be improved by proper use and regular exercise.
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13). Losing Weight by Following Your Natural Body Cycles By : Patricia Zelkovsky
Today, many people are looking for easy ways to lose weight, improve their health, and to eliminate any illness. You can use “The Natural Body Cycles” to get maximum health and weight loss.
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14). What Is Classical Homeopathy? By : Camry James
Classical homeopathy is generally defined as a system of medical treatment based on the use of minute quantities of remedies that in larger doses produce effects similar to those of the disease being treated. It is believed that very small doses of a medication could have very powerful healing effects because their potency could be affected by vigorous and methodical shaking.
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15). An Introduction To Bach Flower Essences - The Twelve Healers By : Misty Rae Cech, ND
What are Bach Flower Essences? Pioneered by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930's, a flower essence is a liquid preparation imprinted with the etheric pattern of a particular flower. Like a homeopathic remedy, the liquid - usually spring water with a little brandy added for preservation - contains little or no detectable chemical substance of the flower from which it was made.
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16). Will surgery help my back pain? By : Katherine Martin
Everyone experiences back pain at some time in their life. In fact, it is in the top three complaints that people bring to the doctor’s office. In most cases there is soft tissue inflammation, muscle spasms, or degenerative arthritis. These respond well to conservative treatments such as anti-inflammatory medicines, stretches, and osteopathic manipulative therapy.
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17). Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome without Surgery By : Katherine Martin
Millions of Americans suffer from the pain and disability of carpal tunnel syndrome. Most do not know that conservative measures provide relief in the majority of cases. Almost all people with the pain, numbness and weakness in the hands and wrists can be helped with manual medicine. The osteopath evaluates the nerves, blood vessels, and muscles first for any abnormality.
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18). All Natural Cures and How It Affects You By : Dave Poon
Long before commercial drugs were invented and used, people resort to all natural cures for virtually all kinds of diseases or disorders they encounter or suffer from.
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19). Spring Cleansing By : Michelle Hancock
Your body is an irreplaceable machine that, like a car, needs regular maintenance. This month, as you prepare to give your home a thorough spring cleaning, why not also treat your hard-working body to a good cleanse? Detoxification, or internal cleansing, can rid the body of stored toxins. Chemicals, drugs, excess hormones, waste products, pesticides, and heavy metals build up in our bodies naturally as well as through exposure to pollutants in food, water, and air.
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20). Herbal Medicines- How they work By : smgenie
The medical use of herbs is widespread. In a multi-ethnic group of patients attending an emergency department in New York 22% reported that they used herbal medicines; use was highest among Asians, 37%. It is important therefore for clinicians to document use of herbal medicines as part of the patient's drug profile. Plants synthesize complex (organic) molecules for their structure and function, and therefore are a rich source of chemicals.
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21). Bamboo Questions - Uses For Bamboo? By : Belinda Allsworth
* Which bamboos are best for hedges or screens? The smaller bamboo species can grow no more than 4 meters and have smaller leaves and gaps that are ideal for hedges and screens. The following species or bamboo types are ideal for screens and hedges because of their characteristics: - Gracilis - Alphonse Karr - Fasca - Amoenus - Oldhami - Ventricosa * What about bamboo flooring? Aside from the close-to-nature ambiance of the bamboo flooring, it can also make your room glow with light.
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22). Farewell to Fatigue By : Joey Shulman, DC, RNCP
You’d think we were a nation of zombies, given that the most common complaint reported in doctors’ offices is fatigue. Unfortunately, instead of addressing the underlying causes of fatigue–poor nutrition, physical inactivity and dehydration–many people simply accept their lethargy, feeling too tired to make changes to their lifestyle. The irony is, if you are feeling too exhausted to start a new health plan, this is precisely the reason you should begin.
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23). Alternative Medicine to Lower Your Blood Pressure By : smgenie
Home remedies and homeopathic medicine have begun popular over the years as an alternative to prescription drugs. Many people are not aware that there are also home remedies available to lower your blood pressure. What is nice about a home remedy is the lower cost and eliminating the unfavorable side effects of prescribed medicines. Another advantage of home remedies is that while it may be used to alleviate one symptom, it often has other health benefits.
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24). Counterculture Aromatherapy - Patchouli Essential Oil By : Misty Rae Cech, ND
Patchouli's History and Uses Ah, Patchouli oil - people seem to love it or hate it. This well know essential oil has a somewhat deserved reputation as the scent of the Hippy generation (according to one source, it's use began as a mask for the odor of a particularly cherished herb), though it's traditional use dates back hundreds, perhaps thousands of years.
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25). Reiki- Does it Concern Religion? By : Hector Milla
The very essence of Reiki is healing using natural methods, but it does not concern any religion or cult at all. This is with firm conviction that even though Reiki is spiritual in nature, it does not advocate any kind of belief. Faith here depends on the person's individual capability of believing on the effectiveness of Reiki towards him. There is no particular teaching or Dogma that you must learn in order to be cured by Reiki.
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