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- How Irregular and Ineffective Breathing Creates Problems with Low O2 Content in Body Cells (Exact Mechanism) - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Dr Artour RakhimovMost people believe that whatever the way they breathe (faster and/or deeper, or irregular), their body oxygen content will not be affected. Medical research suggests that just one sigh or a few cough are sufficient to cause measurable changes in brain oxygen content. What is wrong with ...
Views: 3572(1 vote) - Over 150 Russian Doctors Offer Simple Home Remedy for Constant Coughing - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovThere are some less common cases of coughing that require immediate medical attention. Call your doctor if you have: - been in a contact with someone who has tuberculosis - sudden weight loss or night sweats (may also indicate tuberculosis) - severe cough that begins suddenly - stridor (when ...
Views: 3545(1 vote) - How An Oxygen Concentrator Can Improve Your Quality Of Life - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Scott RidlAn oxygen concentrator can improve your quality of life. The most obvious benefits of investing in an oxygen concentrator are if you or someone you love happens to suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, or COPD. As a general rule, relying on an oxygen concentrator can translate into ...
Views: 3542(2 votes) - How Industrial Smoke Affects Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Franky KeatsThe rapid advancement in the field of science in the past century has lead to large scale industrialization. Advancement in science has lead to many great inventions like fans, air conditioners, vehicles, refrigerators, computers which have made human life very comfortable. Industrialization has ...
Views: 3522 - ***A Better Voice is Just a Breath Away - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Nancy DanielsThe number of people looking for information, books, CDs, and seminars on self-improvement is staggering. Ever concerned with honing our business skills, improving the image we project, feeling good about ourselves, juggling jobs and family…we are all on the search for bettering ourselves and ...
Views: 3512 - ***Zen and the Art of Breathing - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Dan BruléIt is no coincidence that the archer has always been associated with Zen. Archery is used in sport, in war, for hunting, for survival, for self-mastery, and simply for enjoyment. And so is the breath! The force that builds up in the bow as you draw it back is like the force that builds up in ...
Views: 3473(1 vote) - ***The Value of Diaphragmatic Breathing in Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsThere are several dynamics that make for good public speaking but the one component that far outweighs all others is the need to breathe while speaking. Without air, there is no voice. And yet, many novice speakers never think about that life-giving force when addressing an audience. In fact, ...
Views: 3463(1 vote) - New Breathing Device Helps Even Severe Asthmatics - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovWe generally do not have many news about holistic or alternative medical innovations in countries, like Russia. They have their own culture, and, while their official medical approaches are similar to the Western world (drugs, surgeries, chemotherapies, etc.), there are recent developments in ...
Views: 3425(1 vote) - How Does Rebirthing Breathwork Work? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Peter Mark AdamsHow Does Rebirthing Breathwork Work? Seeking a new consensus by Peter Mark Adams www.petermarkadams.com petermarkadams@gmail.com . Introduction Most people who undertake rebirthing style breathwork experience a profound and positive ‘shift’ in their quality of life. This ...
Views: 3391 - Is Your Car Making You Sick? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Carisa HolmesMany people relish that 'new car smell'. Slipping into the driver's seat of a new vehicle and inhaling deeply seems to bring a special brand of delight to many a driver. However, several studies now show that enjoying that scent is not too dissimilar to sniffing glue or huffing paint. Most of ...
Views: 3384(1 vote) - Coping with COPD [Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease] Naturally - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Prof. George GrantChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease characterized by shortness of breath, cough and sputum production. While symptoms of the disease do not usually appear in people younger than age 55 years, changes to the lung begin many years earlier. COPD is an umbrella term for ...
Views: 3349(1 vote) - Cystic Fibrosis in Lungs is Caused by Ineffective Breathing - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Dr Artour RakhimovWhile the cause of cystic fibrosis in lungs remains the mystery for the mainstream official medicine, most clinical physician and nurses are well aware that with progression of many chronic diseases, cystic fibrosis included, the patient has more complains about dyspnea, breathlessness and ...
Views: 3314(2 votes) - ***The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhile I believe there are 5 things you must do to gain control of your nervousness and actually put it to good use, the most important of those 5 is something many people do not do and never think to do. To make matters worse, the only time many speakers are aware of it is when they have ...
Views: 3300(2 votes) - Noisy Infants Breathing: Its Prevention and Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Dr Artour RakhimovThe normal and healthy breathing rate in babies can be up to two to four times higher than in grown ups or adults. On the other hand, noisy breathing in babies is positively an indicator of hypocapnia (CO2 deficiency). This chemical is crucial for hundreds of body processes and reactions, ...
Views: 3295(1 vote) - ***The Practice of Breathwork - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Dan BruléBreathwork uses Breath Awareness and Conscious Breathing for health, growth and change, in spirit, mind and body. It makes use of specific breath and breathing exercises and techniques for personal growth, professional development, and spiritual awakening. As a healing modality, breathwork ...
Views: 3245(1 vote) - Breathing & Chest Expansion 101 - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Wendy StollMany of us are shallow breathers and we don’t even realize it. Shallow breathing is the act of breathing more from the chest area not the diaphragm. If you are breathing properly, your diaphragm (lower rib cage/upper belly) should rise as you inhale and contract as you exhale. Shallow breathing ...
Views: 3245 - Urge-To-Cough Mechanism Discovered - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovIt is well-known and acknowledged by mainstream medicine that chronic cough is the problem that does not have a right medication: over-counter syrups have almost no effects, while steroidal medication is dangerous for wide-spread use. Meanwhile, during last 4 decades over 100,000 patients with ...
Views: 3237(2 votes) - Definition: Breathing - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Douglas PakBreathing takes oxygen in and carbon dioxide out of the body. Aerobic organisms require oxygen to create energy via respiration, in the form of the metabolism of energy-rich molecules such as glucose. The medical term for normal relaxed breathing is eupnea. Breathing is only part of the ...
Views: 3215 - Alternate Nostril Breathing - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinDr. Oz shared with the public this January, a show on the techniques for alternative healing which included Reiki and alternate nostril breathing, sanskrit Anuloma Viloma. Alternate nostril breathing is for balancing the left and right sides of the brain. The left side of the brain is for ...
Views: 3195(4 votes) - ***What Your Breathing and Your Mind Can Do When Your Body Says NO - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsLast week I was not looking forward to my upcoming 2-day workshop in Chicago. I had gotten a cold/flu the previous Sunday, after attending my high school reunion the night before – and hopefully not infecting everyone who was there. In any event, I so wanted to cancel the workshop because ...
Views: 3189(1 vote) - Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 13 - Hypoxia, hypertension, and Chi Kung - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from James LeeHypertension of a normal person may be caused by the abnormality of the arteries. The cause of essential hypertension is multifactorial. Secondary hypertension was caused mainly by hypoxia or a disorder of blood vessel or the kidney. If one understand the function of the kidney and what cause ...
Views: 3090 - ***The Best Training for Your Speaking Voice Means Learning to Breathe - The Right Way - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Nancy DanielsIf you are looking to improve your speaking voice, your first priority is to find a coach who will teach you how to breathe with the support of your diaphragm. Breathing with this support is something most people are not doing. In fact, 99% of the population is renowned for being lazy or ...
Views: 3076(2 votes) - Pneumonia/ Bronchitis, Asthma/Allergy - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from John LaurusonisPneumonia/ Bronchitis, Asthma/Allergy Bronchitis is an infection/inflammation that can be viral, bacterial, mycoplasmic, rickettsiae, parasitic or allergic in origin that affects the big, main air carrying tube systems of the lungs. Pneumonia is the infective, inflammatory or obstructive ...
Views: 3007 - Abdominal Breathing: Fire Up Your Immune System - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Bob EllalYou’re in a convenience store, examining a can of Spam in one of the aisles. Suddenly a hooded man bursts through the door, pulls out a .45, and waves it in the cashier’s face demanding the contents of the cash register. You begin breathing shallowly, from the chest, as fear for you own life ...
Views: 2971(5 votes) - Natural Treatment Options for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Dr. Stacy FosterChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used for several diseases of the lungs, referring primarily to emphysema, chronic obstructive bronchitis, and asthmatic bronchitis. Basically COPD refers to a respiratory disease in which the airways are narrowed and filled with mucus, ...
Views: 2878 - ***Different Breathing Stokes for Different Breathing Folks! - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Dan BruléThere are some big differences in the philosophy and approach to breathwork—and always have been. Two methods that seem to run counter to much of what is generally taught and practiced today immediately come to mind. The first is the Buteyko Method. When I first went to Russia in 1990, you ...
Views: 2846(1 vote) - ***The Best Means of Reducing Stess - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen I heard Dr. John Gray, author of the best-selling Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, talking about his book, Why Mars & Venus Collide, I found it interesting when he described the differences in how men and women handle stress as well as why the sexes treat stress differently. If I ...
Views: 2845(1 vote) - Myths and Facts about Sinusitis - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsWith so many people suffering from sinusitis, it is quite common for several myths to exist about this condition. But believing the myths only leads to more pain, discomfort and suffering. Because of this, it is important to set the record straight and arm people with the knowledge about ...
Views: 2805(1 vote) - Sinusitis vs Rhinitis: A Differential Diagnosis - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsDoctor in the House Know Dr. Gregory House? Yup, he’s that limping, grouchy, brilliant doctor in the series House, M.D. who works with his team on differential diagnosis. Be it in real or reel life, making a differential diagnosis is very important because unfortunately, symptoms are hardly ...
Views: 2761 - 7 Habits of Highly Successful Sleep Apnea Patients - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Steven ParkSome patients with sleep apnea do remarkably well, despite all the hurdles and obstacles that arise. Then there are others that procrastinate, or refuse to take any action at all. I've noticed 7 commonalities amongst the ones that do succeed in the end: 1. They take responsibility for their ...
Views: 2757(1 vote) - People Have Twice Less Body Oxygen Than a Century Ago: Medical Research - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovLow body oxygenation is a common feature for all chronic conditions. Numerous medical studies have shown that tissue hypoxia is a norm for patients with cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and many other conditions. "All chronic pain, suffering and diseases are caused from a lack of oxygen at the ...
Views: 2746(1 vote) - Tendon Nei Kung - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "Tendon Nei Kung" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com Chapter 5 Tendon Nei Kung Forms The Eight Hand and Arm Positions of Tendon Nei Kung Once the basic structure of the Tendon Nei Kung forms has been successfully developed in the Iron Shirt ...
Views: 2731(1 vote) - Ancient Secret for Sleeping Deeply - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Hal Wechsler------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “Ancient Discovery of Triggering “Sleep” is…” “I just can’t fall asleep”, my 13 year old son said. “It’s eating all that junk that is the culprit, that & 7-hours a day of SyFy with Captain Kirk.” “Pop, you’re two ...
Views: 2701 - ***How Voice Training Can Improve Your Life As Well As Your Voice - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWhen I first started my business, I had no idea the number of benefits that would result just by finding your ‘real’ voice. In fact, I never tire of hearing each and every new experience my clients tell me about. How can this type of training improve your life? For one very basic and ...
Views: 2650(1 vote) - About The 5 Bronchitis Antibiotics - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Richard WibleAn antibiotic is a form of medicine that a doctor prescribes his patient when there is a need to put an end to the replication of bacteria inside the patient’s body. The type of antibiotic given totally depends upon the infection with which the person has. Bronchitis is a type of a disease ...
Views: 2643 - Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) - the thing has to be examined in dealing with Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Tedi KusmayadiUpper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) is the infectious disease in one or even more parts begin nasal airway to your lungs and takes place in less than 3 weeks. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) is a contagious disease and is often suffered by children. The majority of the URTI is ...
Views: 2641 - ***Breathwork is for you! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Dan BruléIf you’re a health nut or a fitness junkie, take note. If you’re into self-improvement or spiritual development, pay attention. If you’re an artist or a performer, a counselor or a therapist, an athlete or a coach, a speaker or a healer, or simply a student of life, then breathwork is for you! ...
Views: 2619(1 vote) - Don't Forget to Breathe - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Aaron SavvyAs a fitness trainer, I teach key principles to my clients: proper form, isolation and breathing. Although I see people trying to maintain good form or concentrate on isolation, it amazes me how one forgets to breathe during their training session. Why does it really matter? Proper breathing ...
Views: 2606 - Breathe Free Again! - Deep Tissue Cleansing and Allergies - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Suzanne FrenetteMore than 50 million North Americans suffer from seasonal and year-round allergies. An allergy is a hyperactive response of the immune system to certain substances that are “foreign” to our bodies. These substances, called allergens, can range from food and pollen to drugs, environmental ...
Views: 2601 - Medical Research Suggests Numerous Benefits of Nose Breathing for Exercise-Induced Asthma - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovMillions of people suffer every day from exercise induced asthma that leads to irritation and inflammation of the breathing passages (bronchi) of the lungs. There are several essential changes in the respiratory system due to exercise, if we compare exercise with quiet breathing at ...
Views: 2571(1 vote) - FIVE PRANAS- FIVE STREAMS OF DIVINE ENERGY - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaBy itself the Prana or vital force principle is one only but in a creature’s body based on its function it is divided into many classes. The chief organs of the body are made up of flesh, muscles etc but due to differences in the union their shape etc are different. On this very basis its naming ...
Views: 2542 - Great Benefits of Cardiovascular Fitness Training - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Jonathan washingtonOne of the most important keys to fitness is a strong heart and vascular system. The best way to achieve health gains in these systems is cardiovascular respiratory exercise also called aerobic exercise, cardiovascular exercise or simply cardiovascular. We will discuss the benefits of ...
Views: 2527 - ***A Breathwork Technique For Eliminating Stress And Strain Once and For All! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Dan BruléA Breathwork Technique For Eliminating Stress And Strain Once and For All! It has been proven again and again that laboratory rats develop stomach ulcers, shrinkage of lymphoid tissues, enlargement of adrenals, as well as heart attacks, kidney disease, arthritis and more when constantly ...
Views: 2493 - Meditation Helps Us With Our Attachments: When You Need to Let Go - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffWhat are attachments? How can they cause us suffering and how can meditation help with our attachments? First, what are attachments? Simply put, attachments are anything that we need in order to be happy. “I have to have this or I will not be happy. Without this person or without this ...
Views: 2488(2 votes) - Identify Nasopharyngeal Cancer Before Killing You! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Tedi KusmayadiNasopharyngeal cancer or also known as ENT cancer is a disease caused by malignant cells (cancer) and is formed in the nasopharyngeal tissue, which is part of the pharynx or throat. This cancer most often occurs in the ENT (ear nose throat), head and neck. Nasopharyngeal cancer are often ...
Views: 2479 - Reduce your Stress Levels for Free - Breathe! By Sue Saunders - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Sue SaundersHow would you like to find a method to drastically reduce your stress? One that is free (you already own all the equipment you need) and only takes a few minutes a day. And if this method not only helped you to relax but also increased your energy, improved your circulation and immune function, ...
Views: 2476(4 votes) - The Secret of Life is in Your Next Breath! - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Hal AlpiarARE YOU BREATHING? 1-Minute private technique kills business stress This 4-step, on-the-spot stress management technique is being used—right this minute, as you are reading this—by ...
Views: 2463 - Headaches? Hard to breathe? Your Home Could be Contaminated with Mold! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Alexander IsakovMold is not only just unpleasant to observe but it really can be a severe health risk. Therefore mold removal is a process that will require very careful and accurate work to eliminate entirely. Mold remediation seems simple. All things considered, when the mildew can be found it may be removed. ...
Views: 2459 - ***A Yoga Breathing Technique: Self-Help For Physical Pains And Maladies - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2013 from Dan BruléMany people underestimate the healing power of Conscious Breathing, and that’s unfortunate, because by controlling or regulating our breath, we can regulate and control many of our body’s vital chemical and biological processes.* An ancient saying: “When you own your breath, ...
Views: 2445(1 vote) - ***The ABC's of Breathing - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2008 from Laura MonzoBreathing is our most important act – we do it every moment of our lives, some 20,000 times each day. Breathing incorrectly can produce tension, exhaustion and vocal strain, and can interfere with athletic activity and encourage aches and illnesses. Breathing correctly, however, ...
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