The Healing Effect of Scented Candles (12 Jun 2006) I was a bridesmaid at my cousin's wedding when I had my first panic attack. I started going to a support group and learned many different "tools" to help alleviate my anxiety. One of the tools that works best for me is to light a scented candle and do my diaphragmatic breathing exercises. Inhaling the calming candle aromas always makes my whole body relax.
The Major Risk Factors of Heart Disease (12 Jun 2006) You should always keep in mind that whatever actions you do today can either help to prevent, delay or minimize the effect of heart disease or worsen it. The key is to control risk factors. Granted that you cannot control every risk factor for heart disease such as family history but you can definitely do something about your behavior. Age and gender also influence your risk of heart disease.
Urinary Tract Infections Helped with Cranberry Juice (12 Jun 2006) Cranberry Juice is very rich in Antioxidants and Nutrients which can help to prevent degenerative illnesses and diseases, particularly those associated with the eyes, it is a well known supplement that is frequently used in overcoming UTIs or Urinary Tract Infections, and it could be called a vitamin that boosts the immune system, by increasing and improving cellular communication within the body.
Martial Arts (12 Jun 2006) Martial arts are currently studied worldwide from a variety of cultures. Martial arts can improve your fitness levels and muscular condition immensely. Depending on the martial art you choose to do, ...
Benefits of Human Growth Hormone – HGH Enhancing Products (12 Jun 2006) HGH, Human Growth Hormone, has been coined the "fountain of youth hormone" by many scientists and doctors, and now many companies are capitalizing on it's age-fighting powers with HGH enhancing products that propose to promote the production of Human Growth Hormone in the human body. This article takes a look at the science behind these products, and the benefits of increased Human Growth Hormone production in the body.
Too Clean—A Critical Look At The Alleged Link Between Asthma and Cleanliness (12 Jun 2006) Recently some natural health experts have suggested that childhood asthma is the result of our obsession with clean homes. Are these claims founded in truth or are they the result of "experts" deliberately misinterpreting data?
How to Clean-up Your Allergies with 2 Easy Home Tips (12 Jun 2006) It's that time of year again when people who have allergies complain about nasal congestion, coughing, and wheezing, itching, shortness of breath, headache, fatigue, hives and other skin rashes. Many people experience allergies due to pollens from outdoors combined with foods and indoor stagnant air carrying dust, mold, and other air pollutants.
Inflammatory Arthritis: Alternative Treatments (12 Jun 2006) There are two main types of arthritis: inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis. Inflammatory arthritis can be treated naturally without drugs. Inflammatory arthritis' symptoms (such as Rheumatoid Arthritis) are exactly what they sound like: inflammation, redness and swelling in the joints. Sometimes there will even be a temperature change in the area affected. Also, in the hand, you may notice that some fingers may look like they are turning away from the thumb (ulnar deviation).
The Simplest Asthma Solution (12 Jun 2006) During the Democratic convention the Reverend Al Sharpton quoted a shocking statistic: One third of the children in Harlem suffer from asthma. This shouldn't be completely surprising since asthma cases have been consistently increasing over the years, especially in the cities, escalating recently during the rollback of some key environmental laws, but it is a trend we must turn back.
Foot Massage (12 Jun 2006) Foot massage is fast gaining much popularity and acceptance as an alternative health treatment. Fans of foot massage believe it can cure not only colds and minor ailments, but more serious ailments as well. These ailments include liver dysfunction, constipation problems, chronic headaches, skin allergies, etc.
Detoxify Your Body Through a Detox Foot Patch (12 Jun 2006) One way that is gaining much popularity as a convenient method to detox is the detox foot patch. The foot patch is simply a patch satchet filled with some natural plant-based ingredients that is applied on the soles of the feet. It has been widely touted as a simple and reasonably effective way to remove waste, toxins, microscopic parasites, heavy metals, chemicals and even cellulite (as some manufacturers claim).
How to Cure Constipation Quickly & Easily (12 Jun 2006) Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints in the United States, resulting in about 2 million doctor visits annually. However, most people treat themselves without seeking medical help, as is evident from the millions of dollars people spend on laxatives each year
Lowering Blood Pressure in a Natural Way - Eating Dark Chocolate (12 Jun 2006) Of course this is not a joke, a study was made in the US by specialists and published in the Journal of the American Heart Association about eating dark chocolate to lower the blood pressure. One bar of chocolate is enough to lower the blood pressure in a natural and so enjoyable way. It is also helping to improve the insulin resistance.
Brain Teaser: What Aromatherapy Oil am I? (12 Jun 2006) Essential Oils - Can you identify them based on their descriptions? Take this fun brain teaser and find out.
Massage for the Terminally Ill (12 Jun 2006) Massage for the terminally ill is an overall, beneficial therapy in treating symptoms related to terminal illness.
