Health Alternatives and natural self healing

By: Sarah Thomas Essiac herbal tea for cancer was named after a Canadian nurse by the name of Rene Caisse, Essiac being her last name written backwards. She was credited for refining the original formula which contained eight herbs into a tea containing the four essential ingredients. The following is a brief account of them. Essiac Tea Formula: Herbs *Burdock root (Arctium lappa) In the past, this plant was used in folk medicine. It contains trace minerals such as potassium, phosphorous, chromium, iron, magnesium, zinc, silicon, sodium and cobalt. It also has vitamin E and B complex. According to various clinical trails, the plant has been found to have anti-tumor properties. Burdock root can be an alternative blood purifier. It is a diuretic and diaphoretic. *Sheep Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) Sheep sorrel is a known ingredient in folk remedies in Asia and Europe for cancer. The plant is a diuretic and contains anti-tumor properties like the Burdock root. It is high in vitamins E, K, D,...

Ever heard of IPLP? IPLP is the acronym for Intense Pulse Light Plus; this is a technological breakthrough in skin rejuvenation using intense pulses of light. It is painless, fast and safe. How does it work? The IPLP rejuvenates ageing skin with high intensity pulses of light. The wide spectrum light waves provide individual treatment results, and can correct skin conditions such as facial skin imperfections, lines and folds, wrinkles, unwanted hair and broken capillaries. How good is IPLP for hair removal? Melanin, when absorbed with IPLP, raises the local temperature in the hair follicle. Proteins in the cell denature and consequently the follicle dies. The effect is long-lasting and noticeable after three weeks. What are the differences between laser and IPLP? IPLP improves skin conditions of any skin type of larger areas. Laser is spot specific, emits a specific wavelength, treats skin problems one at a time, and works best on dark skin and hair. Can ILP remove dark circles around ...

by Chester Ku-Lea Stevia (STEE-vee-uh) is an outstanding, sweet tasting herb that has remarkable health promoting qualities. The sweetness of Stevia is largely due to its complex stevioside molecule that is composed of glucose, sophorose and steviol. A second compound called rebaudioside, which is present in Stevia, also contributes to Stevia's sweetness. Stevia has a taste that is unique and has been described as very sweet with a slight licorice, almost bitter aftertaste. Generally, high quality Stevia contains very little of this bitterness. The sweetness of Stevia is much different than the sweetness of other natural sweeteners, sugar, or artificial sweeteners, but it is delicious. For some people the taste may require some "getting used to," but most people quickly develop a taste for it. Stevia is a South American shrub whose leaves have been used for centuries by native peoples in Paraguay and Brazil to sweeten their yerba mate and other stimulant beverages. The st...

by Nabil Khoury Everyday, people are exposed to various toxins, which harm the body and cause serious diseases. These toxins can be internal toxins that are released in the body as a by-product of normal metabolic activity; or external toxins such as heavy metals (lead, aluminum etc), smoke, drugs (cocaine, steroids etc), food preservatives and additives, alcohol, chemicals, harmful organic compounds etc. The list is practically endless, which is why the process of body detoxification assumes vital proportions. Body detoxification refers to the ability of the human body to rid itself of harmful toxins. The body performs the detoxification process through four main organs, which are: * The Kidneys * The Liver * The Skin * The Intestines All toxins in your blood, whether internal or external, reach your liver before they reach any other part of the body. The liver then acts upon these toxins and removes them through the bile and kidneys. Some water soluble toxins may escape the liver det...

Rejuvenating Sex And Health Naturally by Dr. Randy Wysong Our physical and psychological makeup is influenced by the sexual imperative far more than most of us realize or wish to admit. Entire systems of psychoanalytical therapy (e.g. Freud) are based upon the premise that we are primarily sexual creatures. Behaviorally, there is little doubt that there are dramatic differences between the sexes. This can be seen even in the earliest of years. (This is so in spite of vigilant efforts by “rights” groups to blur distinctions and to declare sexual equality by legal fiat.) Girls with dolls and boys with trucks and guns manifest with no coaching from parents, and reflect the natural nurturing tendencies of girls versus the more aggressive and protecting inclination of boys. Physically the primary and secondary sexual characteristics are obviously different. These features, in fact, attract the opposite sex and prepare each sex for reproduction, caregiving and protection for the young. But s...

by Kathy Browning Quite simply, natural health means maintaining good health naturally through the air we breathe, the water we drink, the foods and fluids we consume, and also through our daily physical movement and activities, rest and sleep, and interactions with other people. In summary, it is how we live in our bodies on a daily basis. Natural healing involves moving from a state of non-health into health using only natural means. If we fast to cleanse the body of mucous, seek massage therapy to ease aching muscles, or take herbal formulas to soothe an irritated throat, we are using a natural healing modality. Natural health modalities such as homeopathy, herbology, iridology, bioenergetic methods, and nutrition, are non-invasive methods of health practice, which are designed to stimulate and maintain the body's intrinsic self-healing processes. Let’s take a brief look at each of these modalities. Homeopathy - Homeopathy, as founded by Samuel Hahnemann, is based on the concept...

by John Gibb These days, you can’t be too concerned about your health. With possible toxins and lower nutritional values found in the foods we eat and the things we drink, many people have taken to buying supplements to help aid their health. Here’s a list of natural health supplements that can lead you to a more sound and healthy way of life: Saint John’s Wort: Used for over 2,000 years, this supplement is a simple plant that can greatly aid depression. One of the most widely used natural health supplements, in a double-blind clinical study, Saint John’s Wort was proven to be equally as effective as pharmaceutical antidepressants, while giving less side-effects then their drug company counterpart. Bee pollen: People take bee pollen in supplement form to help increase energy and vitality. In addition to offering several required vitamins and minerals, bee pollen acts as an enhancer to the immune system, as well as being a useful tool in cleansing the body of harmful toxins. Athletes ha...

by Susan Norrad Visualization and guided imagery are two of the most powerful healing powers of your mind. All you need to do is use your imagination for some astonishing results. Please note, it is never advisable to rely only on this method for curing your ailments. Continue with your doctor's treatments until he/she tells you that they are no longer needed. Visualization can greatly speed up your recovery and shorten your recovery period. With visualization you heal yourself by creating strong pictures in your mind of what you want the outcome to be. Then you believe or pretend that those pictures are the absolute truth. This process can be used for anything, such as increasing your income or receiving desired material possessions, but for this article I will use healing as an example. You can adjust your visualizations for other things using these guidelines. Take at least 20 minutes a day (two to three times a day for any serious illnesses) and sit or lay down. Close your eye...

Herb Remedies by Monica Nelson Herb remedies are made of natural substances that come from plants. Herbs have been valued throughout history. The Bible tells us Kings journeyed many miles to bring frankincense and myrrh as gifts for Jesus. Indeed the Bible makes references to herbal medicine. In Ezekiel, Jesus says "the fruit of the tree is for man's meat, and the leaves for man's medicine." Many plants have been found by science to have effects upon the body. One example is the bark of the willow tree. Years ago this bark would be steeped in hot water, the same way you would make tea. This hot drink somehow brought pain relief and helped to lower fevers. As time went by, scientists found that the bark of this plant contained something called salicin. This natural substance was eventually made into acetesalicylic acid, which is now known by the more common name of “aspirin.” This tree bark based home remedy is now the world’s top selling pain relief product. Not all h...

by Jim O'Neill While everyone is well aware that proper diet and exercise are paramount to good health, still many people find it too much of an inconvenience to watch what they eat and to exercise. These people may feel that the benefits that they may get from all that effort is not worth the hassles of watching calories, cutting fat, running about, and moving weights around. But what if there was a benefit, and I mean a real good benefit, associated with proper diet and exercise? Maybe that would at least make those who don't worry about diet and exercise give a little more thought to it. Well, as if the already known benefits of proper diet and exercise aren't enough to make some people want to incorporate them into their lives, perhaps the following information from Purdue University and Science Daily will be enough incentive to get them off their duff's and give it a try. According to Dennis Savaiano, dean of Purdue's school of consumer and family sciences and ...

Have you ever wondered when you were sick or doesn't feel well, if you should take some medicine or not? Most people just take some asperines without thinking if there are other ways to cure oneself. This is the shortest to route to feel better again. Looking for alternative therapies to cure some anxiety, stress or pain without taking pills is another option. I am talking about taking a walk on the beach to relax and ease tension, about a good massage and getting some exercises.

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