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New to magnetic fields? Start here - By Dr. William Pawluk- Healing is in forgiveness - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2015 from Christina de ValenciaThis is the second in a series of articles looking at how our feelings affect our lives and bodies. It is powerful knowledge that can help eliminate pain in all areas of your life. If you are struggling with something, send me an email or call. Healing happens when you forgive This is a ...
Views: 1220 - 5 Tips to End Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Janine GilardeIf you are struggling with emotional eating, you're not alone. I still catch myself doing it- just the other day I sat down in front of my computer and opened up a bag of Terra chips and started shoveling them in. I stopped myself before I ate the entire bag because I became aware of what I ...
Views: 1161 - 5 Tips to End Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Janine GilardeIf you are struggling with emotional eating, you're not alone. I still catch myself doing it- just the other day I sat down in front of my computer and opened up a bag of Terra chips and started shoveling them in. I stopped myself before I ate the entire bag because I became aware of what I ...
Views: 1071 - 5 Tips to End Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Janine GilardeIf you are struggling with emotional eating, you're not alone. I still catch myself doing it- just the other day I sat down in front of my computer and opened up a bag of Terra chips and started shoveling them in. I stopped myself before I ate the entire bag because I became aware of what I ...
Views: 1062 - Is Dairy Really Good For You? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2015 from Sunflower HerbalsThe debate continues on whether dairy products are healthy and necessary for good nutrition. The topic is quite controversial to say the least. Some people do quite well without it. My view on dairy is that it can be very healthy if the cow it comes from is happy and healthy. Sick cows will ...
Views: 982 - Sugar and Spice Are Not Always 'Nice' - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2015 from Lisa BakerIf you are watching sugar for diabetes, good health, or weight, this will help you understand ‘sugar’ is not just ‘sugar’ Carbohydrates metabolize into sugar in your body. However, there are healthy ways to get the carbohydrates your body needs. The Glycemic Index is a rating of ...
Views: 1106 - Losing Weight During Pregnancy - Is It Even Possible? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2015 from Daniel WhiteAre you worried about gaining too much weight during your pregnancy? Do you feel that you were overweight when you became pregnant, and that you would like to lose some of that wait while you are carrying? Then you are not alone. Yes, you are not alone. There are other people, just like ...
Views: 871 - Overcoming Your Saboteur - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2015 from Debra BartzEvery issue we have in life comes down to four areas we may feel we are lacking in and they are: whether we experience love or fear; having feelings of significance or insignificance in life's situations; having feelings of security or insecurity; and about our belief structures or unhealthy ...
Views: 743 - Make No Bones About It – Bone Broth is Important for Convalescing and Healing - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2015 from Lisa BakerChicken Noodle soup is said to be good for colds and the soul, and I wouldn’t argue that. In fact, chicken broth inhibits neutrophil migration which mitigates the side effects of colds, flus and upper respiratory infections. Let’s take that a little further. For convalescing, repairing ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - The Lo-Down on Triglycerides - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Lisa BakerTriglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. When you eat more calories than you burn, your body converts all the surplus calories into triglycerides. Having triglycerides in your blood stream is totally normal. They are basically stored energy. In between meals, when you don't have ...
Views: 999 - PRObiotics are Necessary! And are usually killed off by antibiotics…. Why it is necessary to replace them - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Lisa BakerProbiotics are bacteria and yeast, but they are the ones that are good and necessary for your health! If you automatically think of ‘bacteria’ as a bad thing, think again. Your body is full of bacteria, both good and bad. Probiotics are ‘good’ bacteria, and they are a necessary part of ...
Views: 916 - Yes, Water is Important, But Don’t Get Intoxicated! The importance of the balance of electrolytes and water in the human body - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Lisa BakerDuring the heat, when you’re exercising, etc., people will say “Drink plenty of water!” or, “Stay hydrated!” Is there a difference between the two? The answer is a resounding “Yes!!” Although life is not possible without water and the human body is made up of 80% water, there IS such a ...
Views: 1306 - Digestive Enzymes are Mandatory for Your Body…. But why do we have to take them as Supplements?? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Lisa BakerEnzymes are a protein made from living cells that institute ‘change.” They cause one substance to transform so they can be utilized by other living organisms. There are several classifications of enzymes in the human body, but Digestive Enzymes are a classification that we need to pay ...
Views: 970 - Beans, Beans, the Magical Fruit - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Lisa BakerBeans are actually part of a family called legumes. This also includes lentils and peas of various kinds. Beans are low-glycemic, high-fiber, high-protein, and packed with very important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. However, canned beans have been cooked and processed, and often ...
Views: 2488 - Self Improvement Coach Patents Formula Proven To Shrink Tumors During His Own Cancer Battle - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from JAMES MAIOHOhttps://www.gofundme.com/cellfighter6 In December of 2014 I was diagnosed with Stage 4 head and neck cancer. I struggled greatly with the decision to undergo chemotherapy and radiation instead of fighting the disease strictly through natural alternatives. With such a treatable form of cancer ...
Views: 1521 - Let’s Go Fly a KITE! Creative Outlets for Adults - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingMore and more adults are finding time to have fun! Bringing back a little child’s play can lighten your mood and bring opportunities to meet new people. I‘m pleased and surprised at a small group of ‘Over 55’s’ gathering to fly their kites! Not just ordinary kites, but stunt kites! I ...
Views: 1740 - Alternative Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, complex, and often disabling disease of the central nervous system (CNS) with a variable clinical course. There are two basic forms of MS – relapsing/remitting and progressive. There is significant overlap between these two forms. Patients with MS have ...
Views: 15375(5 votes) - Health and Nutrition: 7 Simple (Delicious) Ways to Get Probiotics Daily - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2015 from Ann Musico“Inside the body lives a vast number of bacteria without which we could not remain in good health. There are over 100 trillion in each person with over 400 different species, most of them living in the digestive tract. Certain types of these bacteria help to maintain good health and others have ...
Views: 1095 - How to Choose the Best Diets to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2015 from Daniel WhiteAre there best diets to lose weight, or does it depend on every person's specific needs and condition? Perhaps, you have heard celebrities or TV personalities talk about the latest fad diet or some pill they take to shed some pounds. They may sound too convinced about these products, and you ...
Views: 910 - Why your bowel movements may not be normal - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you suffer from constipation, you probably don’t visit the washroom very often. If you don’t have constipation, or diarrhea for that matter, but visit the bathroom numerous times a day, it that normal? When it comes to bowel movements it’s hard to know for sure what’s normal or not because ...
Views: 819 - Cholesterol and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2015 from Debra BartzEggs and many other foods high in cholesterol such as dairy, meats and seafood have always been an important part of a healthy diet, regardless of what the government or their co-dependent "experts" may say on any given day. Recently, the government admitted its decade's long advice to avoid ...
Views: 820 - Foods for a healthy pancreas - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYou probably have some idea of your pancreas and maybe even know its function, but if we asked you to point it out, would you know where to find it? For those of you who are not as sure about the pancreas, let us give you a quick synopsis. First off, the pancreas is located behind your ...
Views: 803 - Why Choose Homoeopathy? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyHomoeopathic Medicines have been used for Centuries as a norm when it comes to treating the "Royal Family" So if it is Good Enough for the Royal Family it must be Good Enough for US!!!! First of all What is Homoeopathy? Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine created in 1796 by ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Toxic Stress - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Debra BartzThere is one thing on this planet that can heal just about any problem in your life and that is the immune healing systems of the body. However, there is one thing that will turn off that one thing-toxic stresses. It is responsible for almost 95 percent of illness and disease. The remaining five ...
Views: 854 - Adrenal Fatigue-Never Ignore These Two Signs - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Debra BartzAdrenal fatigue is a hard disorder to recognize. Many of the symptoms you may experience may be related to your adrenal glands which are not functioning properly. Exhaustion sets in when stress overwhelms these two glands which sit up on top of your kidneys. Your adrenal system (part of the ...
Views: 796 - Uveitis Causes ^ Prevention - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2015 from Prof. George GrantUveitis is a form of eye inflammation. It affects the middle layer of tissue in the eye wall (uvea). Uveitis (u-vee-I-tis) warning signs often come on suddenly and get worse quickly. They include eye redness, pain and blurred vision. The condition can affect one or both eyes. It primarily ...
Views: 1570 - Natural prevention for Low Thyroid Function - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2015 from Prof. George GrantThe thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, can have a dramatic impact on a huge variety of bodily functions, and if you’re a woman over 35 your odds of a thyroid disorder are highmore than 30%, by some estimates. At least 30 million Americans have a thyroid disorder and half15 ...
Views: 2786 - Different Ayurvedic Oils and Their Benefits - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda Healing“The body of one who uses oil massage regularly does not become affected much, even if subjected to accidental injuries or strenuous work. By using oil massage daily, a person is endowed with pleasant touch, trimmed body parts and becomes strong, charming and least affected by old age.” ...
Views: 1025 - Ayurvedic Tips to Stay Cool and Healthy This Summer - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingSummer; also referred to as Greeshma ritu, is the time when the sun rays become powerful and Pitta dosha gets imbalanced. So when everything heats up outside, the best way to stay healthy is to cool down inside; i.e. mentally, physically and emotionally. Because summertime is Pitta season, and ...
Views: 939 - Your neighborhood might cause you to age - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Victor MarchioneTake a moment to think about where you are currently dwelling. Is it a rural area with lots of green landscape and stress? Or is it a city dwelling with high-rise buildings and tons of traffic? Does your neighborhood have a high crime rate or is it more peaceful and calm? Why are we asking these ...
Views: 754 - An Anti-inflammatory Lifestyle Saves Lives - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from Sandra MiniereIn 2004, Time Magazine featured an article, “The Secret Killer.” Today, the role inflammation plays in the disease process continues to be ignored by many, including the conventional medical community. I was forced to learn about this silent killer with a cancer diagnosis 15 years ago, and it is ...
Views: 1146 - Mental and Physical Effects of Stress - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingAll of us are living in the stressful times. Hassles, deadlines, frustrations and demands of our day to day life are ravaging our body, mind, spirit and heart. When we constantly run in emergency mode our body and mind have to pay the price. According to Ayurveda, stress effects our mental and ...
Views: 931 - Mental and Physical Effects of Stress - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2015 from Apurva Ayurveda HealingAll of us are living in the stressful times. Hassles, deadlines, frustrations and demands of our day to day life are ravaging our body, mind, spirit and heart. When we constantly run in emergency mode our body and mind have to pay the price. According to Ayurveda, stress effects our mental and ...
Views: 1 - Does prayer belong in hospitals? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIt doesn’t matter what your religious background is, it’s good to believe in something. Whether you’re Catholic, Muslim, Jewish or any other denomination, the integral part of religion is having a faith in a higher power. One way we can feel connected with our faith is through prayer. We pray ...
Views: 935 - “Attitude is Everything When it Comes to Healing” - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Dr. Paul Haider“There are so many scholarly articles about how our attitude is very important for healing. In fact our attitude has everything to do with healing. If we don’t think we will get better, more than likely we will not get better. And if we do think we will get better, we will more than likely get ...
Views: 2002(1 vote) - Natural Herbs For Bell's Palsy - Facial Paralysis - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanBell’s palsy is also known as unilateral facial paralysis or idiopathic facial paralysis. Person affected by Bell’s palsy can’t control the facial expression on one side of the face. The cause for the disorder is not well understood. However, studies show that Bell’s palsy can be associated with ...
Views: 3115 - Radiation From CT Scans and X Rays - by Submitted on May 31, 2015 from Ron SaucironIf your doctor says you need a CT scan, you get one and don’t ask questions right ? Wrong ! The first question you should ask is can we use another process or is there is another process available ? The use of CT scans has increased thirty fold in the past 20 years. Doctors are ...
Views: 786 - Boost your Libido Naturally and Improve Sex with Sleep - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen you consider activities preformed in the bedroom, two come to mind: Sleeping and sex. They may not seem like they have much in common, besides the use of a bed, but the amount of sleep you get may actually determine how much sex you’re having. There are many benefits of sleep, from ...
Views: 729 - Herbs And Home Remedies For Trigeminal Neuralgia - by Submitted on May 23, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanTrigeminal Neuralgia is a kind of neuropathic disorder. A person can experience severe pains for days, week or months. This pain has a sudden and recurring nature which can come at any time, remain for some duration and then suddenly disappears. This can continue for several years until a ...
Views: 6029 - Anger and Stress - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from Debra BartzIf you want to take better control of your health and well-being, we have to take responsibility and control our tempers. Research confirms angry outbursts can increase your risk of a heart attack by nearly tenfold. It does not take years for the buildup of anger issues in regards to heart ...
Views: 812 - Lonely And Depressed? 10 Steps To Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFeeling a little blue? Lonely, listless and in your pajamas until noon? I can’t blame you. In some parts of North America, we’re in a record-breaking deep freeze. The days are short, dark and pretty darn cold and I feel as though I need to take up ice fishing to make the most of the season – if ...
Views: 779 - Healing Ulcers and Colitis Naturally - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Cara NicoleUlcers are painful and debilitating conditions that silently affect thousands. Ulcers can cause pain anytime of the day with no forewarning or trigger. The pain can start as a gnawing feeling and eventually exacerbate to a burning sensation making eating agonizing. The pain may come and go and ...
Views: 946 - Who Will Love You Unconditionally? For The Love Of Dogs - by Submitted on May 08, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsIn Honor Of Shilo - A Dog Above Dogs Who makes you laugh, is more loyal, or loves you more than . . . your dog? I have been a dog lover, and have had dogs most of my life. One of my dearest and best friends was my Rottweiler, Shilo. I say she was "mine" very loosely! I originally bought ...
Views: 1189 - Revealed: Why This Superfood's Amazing History Has Made It So Good For You - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2015 from Michael RosenbaumIt’s green . . . it’s nutritious . . . it’s very old . . . and it keeps you feeling young – but do you really know what chlorella is? Two and a half billion years ago – long before dinosaurs roamed the planet – chlorella and its algae cousins ruled the world. These tiny single-celled ...
Views: 1178 - A Holistic Approach to ADD and ADHD - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2015 from Cara NicoleWhat is ADD and ADHD ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, are one in the same. There are actually six types of ADD according to Dr. Amen of Amen Clinics. ADD and ADHD can be caused by a deficiency of adrenaline. Adrenaline is produced by the ...
Views: 1220 - 25 Simple Home Remedies for Psoriasis - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanA disorder in which the skin gets irritating red patches and the scaly lines appear on the skin than this condition is known as psoriasis. This disease is caused due to immune system and the symptoms vary. It is a long-term disease. The prime cause of this disease is the immune system that does ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Why Whole Food Supplements Give You More Health Benefits - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Michael RosenbaumYou've heard that an apple a day can keep the doctor away . . . But is that true anymore? These days, the beautiful, whole fruit has been tossed to the side. And the complex nutrition in the apple has been reduced, extracted and isolated, put into pills and capsules. Instead of turning ...
Views: 1297 - The Butterfly Box: Creating a Sacred Vessel to Change Fear into Power - by Submitted on May 16, 2022 from Alice LandrySacred containers, whether called God/Goddess Boxes, Butterfly Boxes, or Angel Boxes, have been used for years as a storage place for intimate worries, concerns, fears, and life troubles. The term “butterfly” can be used universally because it provides a powerful metaphor for transformation. ...
Views: 1055 - ***FOOD IS OUR BEST MEDICINE - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2015 from Rene AlkalayHippocrates, the “father of medicine,” said, “Let food be your medicine.” Throughout history, health care trends and fads have risen and receded. Today there is a vast array of food fads and it is little wonder that the average consumer finds themselves lost in variety that is available. ...
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