Health Alternatives and natural self healing

My brother and I grew up with two body building, life guarding parents, raised on health foods and we were shown the power of diet and supplements on humans and pets. The beginning of Femlogic, Inc. started when a friend gave me a tiny jar of incredibly expensive skin cream made by a major manufacturer. I was amazed at the price tag and decided to research the ingredient list to see what all these unrecognizable chemicals were. Then came the shock as I discovered a list of toxins, skin irritants, cancer causing substances and such that made up the ingredient list! Until this point in time, I was under the misnomer as so very many others, that the price tag of a product and fancy packaging had a direct impact on quality and product effectiveness. More research led me to believe that I could in fact do better with my knowledge of herbs, rain-forest elements, and vitamins and minerals. This realization launched Femlogic and the Essential Potions brand. Creating Alternatives – Essential Po...

Not only is there an overflow of products to choose from many of these products and treatments for pets aren’t even good for your pet. In this book Coscia explains in a straightforward and easy to understand language what the best choices for your cat really are. Focusing on disease prevention rather than traditional veterinary treatment for problems once they arise is the crux of The Holistic Cat. Coscia asserts that using holistic treatments can either accompany or replace traditionally accepted veterinary care. The cost of preventative care is also much less than veterinary care costs. Covering a wide range of topics from nutrition, spaying, indoor or outdoor life to disease prevention, boarding your cat and more Coscia tells you all there is to know about how to give your cat a long, healthy, happy life. The Author Talks the Talk and Walks it Too Coscia should know what she’s talking about too. With an extensive background as a nationally recognized nutritional consultant (speciali...

Dr. Leia’s answer: Anemia or a low red blood cell count during pregnancy is common and can be caused by several factors. Vegetarians and dieters are especially at risk. Lack of iron, folic acid, and Vitamin B12 in the diet can cause anemia. Your doctor should monitor you for iron stores in the body by way of a ferritin blood test, serum iron level, and hemoglobin and hematocrit blood tests, and also check your folic acid levels and vitamin B12 levels. It is not wise to stop eating meat when you have a low iron count. Meat actually contains more iron than grains, although grain contains iron also. Meat is also needed by the body to produce vitamin B12, which can also be monitored by a blood test and can cause a form of anemia. Vegetarians do not produce vitamin B12 and should always supplement with B12 in order to prevent this deficiency. Pregnancy is not a time to diet or to limit the intake of food because the need for iron and other nutrients is increased at this time. Sometimes stom...

There are tens of thousands of people who are affected by asthma in their lives. Because of the large number of people who are affected there are also a large number of that are urban legends. Is it fact or is fiction? You may be surprised by the answers. Myth about asthma number one: Asthma is all in your head. FALSE! Although asthma was once treated as a psychological illness, researchers and scientists have proven that asthma results in consistent physical changes in the bronchioles and alveoli of the lungs. Doctors were once slow to treat asthma. Unfortunately even mild asthma, left untreated, will result in pulmonary hypertension and heart damage. Although asthma is exacerbated by psychological triggers such as emotional stress it is not caused by the emotional stress. Myth about asthma number two: Asthmatics out grow their condition. FALSE! Asthma is a condition that is not outgrown and not cured. In fact there are adults who develop asthma after the age of 20. Asthma can be cont...

Congestive heart failure is a chronic medical condition that affects the strength of the heart muscle and the ability of the muscle to pump oxygenated blood around the body. In the past 40 years the number of individuals who suffer from congestive heart failure has grown significantly and today nearly 5 million Americans suffer from this condition. Because of advancements in technology and medical research new treatment methodologies have enabled patients to increase their life expectancy and decrease the number of side effects they suffer. Among those treatment methodologies are alternatives to traditional medicine therapy which are gaining popularity, though with holistic medicine practitioners and some traditional Western medicine physicians. Congestive heart failure is the end product of a number of cardiovascular diseases that decrease the ability of the heart to pump efficiently. A diagnosis of congestive heart failure means that nutritional preventative methods are too late but ...

Yes! We could spend time examining whether the causes for overeating in young, middle age, or older adults are from emotional, spiritual, physical, or mental reasons. Understanding can certainly help us change our eating patterns when we comprehend any deep routed causes that contribute to overeating. But, most people will find no matter what prompted them to lose connection with their “full meter,” the problem is probably contributing to an extra 10, 20, 30 pounds or more by now. How often do we hear someone say, “If I could just lose 10 pounds?” We all know prolonged and sudden excess weight gain in time can lead to other health issues and health issues can in turn lead to weight gain. It is also wise to learn more about the nutritional value we receive from the foods we eat and how to make better diet choices. For this article’s purpose, let’s move on to discuss tips and aids to curb over eating. We can revisit the deeper causes of overeating in another article. Tips to Curb or Stop...

The picture shows wild Agave growing in Mexico. The Agave plant that is grown for harvesting resembles a cactus or yucca with its spiky, succulent leaves. In the midst of all of the leaves sits the core known as the pina. A full grown “pina” contains the sap of the plant, and typically weighs over fifty pounds. Harvesters remove the Agave sap from the plant in order to produce the popular sweetening agent. The native people of the central Mexican region traditionally used the Agave plant for a number of different purposes including food, skin salves, and even the liquor known as tequila. The Agave’s extraction process closely resembles that of the maple tree for syrup. In fact, the Agave nectar’s nutritional properties, texture, and even taste closely coincide with those of pure maple syrup. The extracted raw Agave juice embarks upon a filtration process undertaken at a very low heat which keeps its beneficial properties alive. Throughout the procedure, the carbohydrates naturally occu...

Some saturated fats are necessary, and some in small quantities are good for us, like Omega 3’s. Mary Toscano, has a wonderful nutritional DVD that explains the benefits of fats, titled Fabulous Fats! that is a must see. This fun for all ages nutritional DVD explains the role of fats in our diet. Mary does a excellent job sharing how to add healthy fats and what quantity and types are best for good nutritional balance. She also explains which saturated fats are good for us, and when we introduce excess saturated fat into our diet we also introduce fatty acids that may not be that great. One that comes from excess saturated fat is called arachidonic acid and in excess this substance can increase inflammation in the body. Syndrome X Other foods that kick in inflammation issues are sugars, as described in Syndrome X, which is called one of the hidden deadly diseases. Of course the biggest sources of unhealthy sugars are found in refined foods. Fast foods are the worst culprits and include...

Arthroplasty literally means a surgical repair of a joint. It is an operative procedure done by an orthopedic surgeon who replaces or repairs a dysfunctional joint. In many cases these joints have been damaged through either injury or the long term degeneration of an arthritic condition. Arthritis is really a generic term that describes over 100 different medical conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. In some severe cases where the joints has been disabled in the individual is no longer able to be functional and arthroplasty surgery is recommended. Currently there are forms of arthroplasty which include re-sectioning the joint structure, resurfacing the joint structure and replacing the joint structure. For the last 45 years the most common form has been a surgical replacement with a prosthetic. The most common form of arthroplasty is replacement of the hip, knee and hands. Other indications for arthroplasty include a vascular necrosis, congenital dyslocation, traumatized j...

These extracts have been used for medicinal purposes in humans for over 2,000 years. Because of the numerous nutrients contained within the leaves of this plant, aloe vera is used today to treat a variety of conditions, either by ingestion or as a topical ointment. Aloe Vera Topical Application The gel extracted from the leaves of the Aloe vera plant can be applied topically to treat a number of skin conditions and is included in many skin care recipes. The premise of aloe vera topical applications is that an increase in circulation speeds the healing process and aloe vera acts to dilate capillaries. Furthermore, the phytonutrients contained in the aloe vera leaf have strong anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Aloe vera also contains magnesium lactate, which minimizes itching. The topical uses for aloe vera are endless, including wounds, infections, burns, frostbite, sores, abrasions, insect bites, stings and sunburn. Clinical Studies of Aloe Vera Plant and Juice Numerous clinic...

Children have started eating this rich and healthy breakfast before school. More and more people are starting to develop their oaty taste buds just so they can have a high source of fiber and energy in the mornings. It naturally helps that oats are so low in calories and a bowl of porridge, therefore, made in water or indeed in skimmed milk, can help while dieting. Depending on your taste buds and diet requirements you can make oatmeal porridge with water or milk. Oatmeal Beta-Glucan and Fiber Benefits Oats, oat bran, and oatmeal contain beta-glucan, a specific fiber which is proven to have beneficial effects on cholesterol levels. Studies have shown that beta-glucan can further benefit diabetes patients. There is also enough soluble fiber in oats to reduce the risk of heart disease as long as it is a part of a low-fat diet. Of course, being high in fiber and in complex carbohydrates, a bowl of oatmeal is also great for the digestive tract, especially in the morning since it releases e...

What do your Kidneys do? The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs in your abdomen which form a part of the urinary tract. They are responsible for filtering waste products and useful chemicals from your blood and eliminating the waste products into the urine. Without the kidneys, waste products and toxins would soon build up in the blood to dangerous levels and damage your body. Your kidneys regulate the body's level of necessary substances like water, sodium and potassium. The correct balance of such substances is vital for your body to function healthily, but excess amounts can be harmful. As well as removing wastes, the kidneys are also responsible for releasing vital hormones. Renin is a hormone important in regulating salt levels and blood pressure. Erythropoietin is vital in the process of red blood cell formation in the bone marrow. The kidneys also produce the biologically active form of Vitamin D which is used for absorbing calcium and maintaining the health and strength of ...

Amongst the array of honey products, have you tried Eucalyptus honey before? Besides its very distinct taste and odor, what makes it so special is its host of health benefits. Eucalyptus is one of the plants that is commonly applied together with honey as a home remedy due to its medicinal healing properties of the compound eucalyptol present in it. Eucalyptus essential oil obtained from fresh leaves of the tall evergreen eucalyptus tree has and is used in a variety of over the counter drugs including rubs, inhalers, liniments, rash creams, and mouthwashes. The eucalyptus tree, also known as fever tree, blue gum tree or stringy bark tree, has the botanical name Eucalyptus Globulus. It is native to Australia but was introduced to other parts of the world including India, Europe and South Africa a few centuries ago. Though many countries do produce eucalyptus oil, Australia is still the worlds prime supplier of eucalyptus oil. The health benefits of the colorless eucalyptus oil which is ...

Alternative medicine, once avoided by the medical profession as ineffective and even dangerous, has gained popularity and recognition in recent years as its efficiency and security have been examined and validated. In particular, the use of herbs to treat various diseases natural approved by physicians as a useful complement to or substitute for the traditional pharmaceutical drugs more.Professional herboristes act as natural pharmacists, growth and distribution plants useful to help diseases ranging from to menstrual migraine patient cramps and psychological disorders, same as depression or bipolaire.Bien disorder that not all are incorrectly responds well to treatment herbal, continues to develop herbal medicine domain and trained and educated, certified herboristes are always in demand. No formal training is compulsory for those who wish to increase the herbs and sell them to clinics or professional health workers, clinical and professional herboristes typically suffer a long trai...

Asthma is a chronic condition that is treatable and controllable but definitely not curable. Sufferers often describe the feeling as a metal band squeezing their chest. The traditional model of managing patient care doesn't work for complicated chronic problems like asthma. A more creative way of management is to provide a disease manager or who helps a roster of children with asthma through their treatment plans. Millions of American children suffer from asthma and only within the past 10 years have physicians found adequate ways of controlling this condition. Unfortunately both children and adults today dont always get the right treatment because many people don't realize that asthma requires two types of medication to adequately control the condition. Think of the lungs as being too irritable and when they are exposed to a trigger such as pet dander or smoke the muscle fibers around the bronchioles constrict causing the wheezing sound that is so indicative of asthma. Rescue ...

Arthritis is a generic term that encompasses over 100 different medical conditions, all of which affects the musculoskeletal system in one way or another. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritic condition and affects over 60% of those who are diagnosed with arthritis each year. Osteoarthritis causes the degeneration of the joints to the point which the opposing bones begin to rub against each other. This causes incredible pain, discomfort, disability and swelling. One of the single greatest surgical contributions made to the treatment protocol of your arthritis has been joint replacement or arthroplasty. In a joint replacement surgery the physician will replace the destroyed joint with an artificial one. In the case of the knee or hip the artificial joint is made out of metal and plastic. In hand replacements the new joint is commonly made out of silicone or some of the patient’s own tissue. Also known as arthroplasty, joint replacement surgery is very common. Knees, hips a...

Do you want to eat a more healthful diet, but your family isn’t on board? Or maybe your family is willing, but you aren’t sure what to do. Where do you start? Does it have to be complicated, difficult, or expensive? The good news is, you can improve your family’s dietary habits for the better and it does not have to be difficult. It can even save you money. Here are some ideas. 1. Replace all white with brown This is a fairly simple first step to take to improve your family’s diet, but it has a big impact. You don’t have to do it all at once; for example, you can add a bit of whole wheat flour to white flour baked goods, then gradually increase the amount of whole grain flour. Try starting with whole grain pancakes, waffles, or pasta – these are hardly distinguishable from their white-flour cousins. Here is a partial list of “white” foods and their “brown” counterparts: - White rice / Whole grain brown rice – White flour / Whole wheat flour – White sugar / Sucanat or raw, unfiltered ...

Congestive heart failure is a chronic long-term condition caused by damage to the heart muscle. Because the heart muscle is no longer able to pump blood around the body effectively a significant number of symptoms occurs, which is a side effect of a lack of oxygen. For instance, individuals often suffer from fatigue and a decreased ability to do any type of physical activity because the blood is shunted away from the legs and extremities in order to give the highest concentration of oxygen to the more vital organs. Medications are only one of the factors in the arsenal used to treat the symptoms of congestive heart failure in individuals who suffer from this rather significant condition. People who do have congestive heart failure may have to take many different types of medications, all of which can have potential side effects. Potentially, this mixture of medications can also induce dangerous drug interactions. For this reason it is highly important that an individual who is taking m...

Meditation, deep breathing, and visualization are finally being recognized as genuine methods to aid in becoming fitter and healthier. It is becoming clear that such techniques are not simply the preserve of monks in temples but, instead, are readily available for the everyday person who desires better health, higher energy levels, and boosted immunity. Especially for those of us who follow an exercise regime, learning a couple of basic meditation or deep breathing based exercises can have a huge positive impact upon recovery from training and immunity levels. Interestingly the University of Wisconsin found the positive emotions after meditation led to beneficial changes in brain activity and antibody responses to flu vaccine. This is AWESOME! It is showing that all you require for boosted immunity is patience to learn and perform some fundamental meditation techniques. You don’t necessarily need pills and potions. Often they are over-priced and ineffective anyway. You just need to lea...

The prostate gland is a small walnut sized gland that can bring about a drastic change in your sex life. Prostate problems arise from a benign or malignant growth in the gland. Benign prostatic hyperplasia, as is evident from the name itself, is benign in nature and a common condition among a large majority of men, usually after they cross the age of forty. Malignancy in prostate grows slowly and is contained within the gland in most cases. However, in many cases it can spread outside the gland too. Prostate health and advancing age has a dual effect on the sexual capabilities of an individual. On one hand prostate medicine or other treatments like radiation and surgery can result in a side effect that is related to sexual capabilities. On the other hand, advancing age in its own right can decrease sexual prowess. During or after treatment for prostate enlargement, men may go through a period when they face erectile dysfunction, which is an inability to retain an erection long enough t...