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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Holistic methods: color therapy and aura soma in steamboat springs, colorado
- The human body is recognized as a series of colors, detectable only in the last fifty years with the technology of Kirlian Photography. The colors relate to the body's subtle energy fields, known as auras and chakras. Although these fields have only been visible in recent years, healing techniques that enhance these energetic colors have been used since Egyptian times. By manipulating these energe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A constipation home remedy - cayenne
- Cayenne is a constipation home remedy that is effective in producing peristalsis in your colon and aids digestion. It can be used regularly at every meal and when needed for constipation. Cayenne pepper is known to help thin the blood. So, it is good for improving blood circulation.Cayenne is available in capsules of different strengths, from 5,000 heat units (HU) to 100,000 and even higher...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to use cascara sagrada as a constipation remedy
- Cascara Sagrada comes from the bark of the buckthorn tree. It stimulates your colon to produce stronger contraction than normal. When it does this, it can work on the most difficult and chronic cases of constipation.It is one of the herbal constipation remedies with a strong laxative effect. It will be found in many herbal combinations that are mixed for constipation. Cascara has Chrysophan...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is tea tree oil? benefits?
- Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) has a proven history of over sixty years of safe usage. Some call it the medecine cabinet in a bottle!Tea Tree 100% Pure Essential Oil!It's o.k. to apply this oil neat the same goes for lavender but I recommend if you have sensitive/reactive skin to always dilute them in a base product, either being oil or creams or apply on a q-tip to limit over...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Alternative medicine vs conventional medicine - part 1
- The term 'alternative medicine' that is so commonly used today is somewhat unsuitable since that would seem to indicate that it is a form of treatment departing from so-called 'traditional' scientific practices and is just a possibility for a new treatment of disease. The truth is, so called 'alternative' medicine is the natural treatment of disease that was in effect in ancient times long before ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Preventive medicine - ayurveda
- It should not be hard for anyone to imagine that man sought medicine to maintain life and gain knowledge since the time of his being pre-hominid and eating plants while learning which ones killed him. Your puppy or kitten will show this when it goes outside for the first time and eats grass to help its gastrointestinal processes. The Therapeutae of Pythagoras who some say developed the pentagram w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Acid reflux and heartburn natural remedies part ii
- If you have acid reflux or heartburn, using natural remedies to rebalance your stomach is what nature intended. Listed are four natural remedies that you can use to rebalance the acid in your stomachCinnamonCinnamon has many medicinal uses aside from being great for various pastries. It has an antiseptic effect and has been historically used for colds and flu's. It has fighting power...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Digestive distress
- Step 1: Collect InformationAs the mix of hormones in your blood changes during your premenopausal years, you may notice the effects on your gastrointestinal tract both directly - estrogen is a gastrointestinal stimulant and varying levels may swing you from loose stools to dry ones - and indirectly, as the hormonal load places ever heavier demands on the liver.Hormones have a ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Amazing artemesias
- Artemis - Goddess of the herbalist - gives her name to a genus of marvelously aromatic, safely psychedelic, highly medicinal, dazzlingly decorative, and more-or-less edible plants in the Asteraceae family. I love Artemis, and I love her plants.WHO IS ARTEMIS?Amazonian moon goddess. Goddess of the hunt. Goddess of the wild things. Goddess of the midwife. Goddess of the herbalis...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Healing waters of california
- Back in the late 1800's the railroad came to life. Track was laid from one end of the country to the other, creating a method of transportation that the average citizen could use to get to the west coast. At one time it is said that the railroad companies wanted to promote business for their new railroad and were offering a ticket from the east to the west coast for just $1.00.And as a way ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Acid reflux and heartburn natural remedies part i
- Here is a list of natural remedies that you can use when you have acid reflux or heartburn. No need to use antacids, which have unwanted side effects and contain aluminum, which has been associated with senility and Alzheimer's disease.Anise, peppermint, and lavenderHere's a tea that you can make to help you with acid reflux or heartburn. It will help you reduce the amount of acid yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Herbal medicine for diabetes
- Herbs used in traditional Indian medicine to treat diabetes seems to lower blood sugar and insulin levels in a manner similar to prescription drugs, a new study reports.Researchers gave extracts of the herb Salacia oblonga to 39 healthy adults, and the results were promising. The largest dose of the herb extract ? 1,000 milligrams ? decreased insulin and blood glucose levels by 29 and 23 pe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Treating urinary tract infection (uti) without the use of antibiotics
- What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)? A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) -- commonly known as a bladder infection, kidney infection, or cystitis -- is caused by bacteria that attach to the inside lining of the urinary system or tract.In over 90% of all urinary tract infections, the culprit is the bacterium E. Coli, used by the body in the digestive system. When invaded by the offensive E. C...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lower your cholesterol naturally ? cholesterol through the mouth
- If you have high cholesterol, you should educate yourself about the natural options that are available to you, to help lower your cholesterol, before diving head first into taking prescription medications?which are generally loaded with side effects, some of which can be dangerous and even fatal.There are various options available to you, to help lower your cholesterol naturally and reduce ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 4 natural home remedies to ease the pain of sunburn
- At some time or another, we've all experienced the effects of sunburn ? be it a light burn or a more heavy burn.Although the sting of regret of inadequate protection (from UV exposure) can be an excellent incentive to plan more carefully on 'future' occasions, it's of little help in soothing the immediate physical sting (i.e. pain) accompanying sunburn.However if you 'have' found you...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 low cost ways to soothe the sting of sunburn
- Each of us most likely has at least one memory of nasty sunburn. Whether experienced personally, or by a close family member or friend, the symptoms are likely to include anything from red hot skin ? either tender or painful to touch, to nausea, dehydration, blistering and flaking or peeling of the skin.As anyone who has experienced bad sunburn will verify, the amount of time spent causing ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Treat osteoporosis naturally
- Osteoporosis is a condition that faces every baby boomer; man or woman. Women are more prone to getting this after menopause, but men can also have "porous bones." Women have much thinner bones and will lose calcium more quickly. Calcium is what makes up the content of the bones and when that is decreased your bones will become more fragile, brittle and break easily. Any type of sudden m...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Just the tea faqs: health benefits (part ii)
- A hot cup of tea might be just the thing to soothe a sore throat, warm the body, or relax with after a stress-filled day. But tea is more than just a comfort drink. Its healthful properties make it a smart choice for just about everyone. Tea has been used as a medicine in other cultures for many years, but it has only recently gained a great deal of media attention for the many nutritional benefit...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Traditional chinese medicine
- Traditional Chinese Medicine, over 2000 years old, is an ancient form of medicine. Consisting of acupuncture, moxibustion (moxibustion - using material made up of "moxa-wool," in a form of a cone or stick; moxibustion is used to treat and prevent disease by applying heat to pints or certain locations of the human body), herbal medicine, acupressure, cupping, therapeutic exercise and nutrition, tra...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Massage therapy
- Massage Therapy is a massage session that takes place in a warm, comfortable and quiet area as you lie on a specially-designed table. Sometimes, soft music is played for relaxation. A professional massage therapist with proper training will perform the massage therapy.Usually, massage therapy is done with the client disrobed. It is, however, up to the individual whether or not to undress. T...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Naturopathy
- Naturopathy is a holistic therapy that relies on natural remedies. Sunlight, air, and water are thought of as natural healers; this, along with nutritional supplements and massage therapies are all part of naturopathy.Naturopathy is founded on the principles that bodies are capable of self-healing. Naturopathy emphasis healthy environments and is a belief that the natural body is one with t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Natural health
- Natural Health is a form of alternative lifestyle whereby individuals incorporate natural health remedies and therapies as opposed to conventional forms of living and health. Natural health encompasses utilization of bodywork; health maintenance programs; nutritional supplements and vitamins; exercise regimens including martial arts, tai chi, yoga, and Pilates®; mediation; herbo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Learn about falun dafa
- I have been practicing an advanced form of qigong for almost 5 years now. The name of this practice is Falun Dafa.Have you ever heard of or seen Tai Chi? Falun Dafa is similar and yet very different. It is similar in the sense that is has slow and gentle movements. It is dissimilar in the sense that it is easy to learn. There are only 5 gentle exercises to that are so simple and easy to lea...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Static magnetic therapy: does it really work?
- Recently, a number of articles have been published on static magnetic therapy. Static magnetic therapy is the placement of a magnet field on or near the body to enhance healing, relieve pain and improve body function. The idea of magnetism is not new. Early Chinese medical literature claimed healing properties for lodestrone, a naturally magnetic mineral. For centuries, static magnetic therapy has...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - That popeye knew a thing or two!
- For a few weeks the lumps in my throat were driving me mad. To make them go away I was eating more, just to try to push them down!! Of course this is the time when all kinds of crazy things go through your mind, especially as a close friend had died recently from thyroid cancer.I finally summoned up enough courage to go and see a recommended ENT specialist, only twenty minutes from my house...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - When humor hurts, when humor heals
- For some, it's a familiar scenario. You've been sitting for hours already in the stuffy boardroom. You and other key personnel in your organization have been trying to solve a sticky corporate problem that just defies solution. Nobody seems to be seeing eye to eye. Nerves are already on edge. You've got a life of your own. So have your colleagues. When will you get out of this place?Then, w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Kundalini questions
- Alex Wrote;"What is the difference after the kundalini awakens, and how do you know if it did?About 25 years ago I was sitting alone by a creek in the morning, not formally meditating (which I've never done), just watching the water flow.Suddenly there was an extremely intense ball of energy that formed at the base of my spine, buzzed there for a bit, then shot up my spin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Healing the elements
- The Nature Elementals, most commonly known as Faeries, are the unseen guardians of the planet. As much as we would like to believe that their survival depends on our beliefs and ability to clap loud enough so as to restart their dying hearts, these energy beings have very little need for us. However, over the last century our persistent misuse of the planet has given these creatures the need to co...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Crystal/gemstone therapy
- Using crystals in the context of healing has a very long history (primitive paintings dating back to 25,000 BC). Evidence shows that the ancient Egyptians used crystals for therapeutic purposes. Lapis Lazuli, a beautiful blue stone with freckles of "Fools Gold" Pyrite, was ground down and rubbed onto the eyelids to prevent eye infections from the sandy deserts, is one such example. Blue ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Reiki-seichem
- Seichem - The Elemental Healing RaysSince the emergence of Reiki at the beginning of the last century, and its introduction to the west, there have been many variations in the way energy healing is taught. As it has developed, people have added information and understandings and have also had similar experiences to that of Mikao Usui, the man who founded Reiki for the present time. This has...