Alternative Health Is Alive and Well And Good For You…

On 08.11.10, In Alternative, Uncategorized, By Stevie Wonder

When it comes to alternative healing, more and more people are catching on.  Right now, at the time of this writing, the economy is having a ‘few’ problems.  Many people do not have health insurance or cannot afford the co pays – which can be substantial depending on your plan.

What is left in such a situation.  Well, although it is not advisable to self treat, some people have chosen too. Of course, you should always consult a doctor for advice, diagnosis and treatment.

Yet, what kind of things do people try to solve when it comes to personal health problems?  Lots and lots of things!

For instance, I’ve had terrible hip pain for over 1.5 years now. Though I have some exposure to chiropractic, nothing I did was working.

One day I overheard a conversation.  I was shocked, I could not believe that I had not thought of this.  There was someone else with the same problem and the person he was talking to said, “Get a new pair of shoes and stretch your upper back”.

I knew that the shoes had to be the answer.  Sure enough, I replaced my ‘comfortable’ 3-year old shoes with a new pair.  The pain went away!  I could not believe it, something so simple and low cost solved my problem!

As terrible as chronic back pain can be, people face other problems all of the time.   One time, I learned that I had to get rid of gum disease fast. My dentist was threatening me with a ‘deep cleaning’ if I did not succeed.  Fortunately, I found the right answer and avoided this ‘special’ treatment.

Another set of problems that many people face is the problem of chronic sinus infection or that of allergies! Both are very bothersome to say the least.

However, few people have yet heard of Grossan sinus irrigation.  A good sinus irrigator can do wonders for those suffering.  I’ve personally witnessed the transformation of a coworker after she started using such a device. The change in her was staggering.

The moral of these stories is that there are still very valid alternative ways to approach various health problems and concerns.  Many people rediscovering them each day.

However, this article does not intend to provide advice diagnosis or treatment for any health care problems at all.  It is for information purposes only.  If you happen to have or think that you might have a health issue of any sort, consult your physician for proper advice diagnosis and treatment.

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How to cure migraines using pressure points

On 07.06.10, In Alternative, Uncategorized, By Stevie Wonder

Massage has been advocated by migraine sufferers for years for its abilities in reducing and preventing migraine pain. The medical community is not sure why massage helps some people, but it can relieve muscle tension and reduce stress- two major triggers for migraines. While having a professional massage therapist is useful, it is not necessary to obtain the benefits of massage. Some massage techniques can be done yourself. These techniques may help you relax and prevent migraines, and may help to relieve migraine pain during an attack.

The key to massage is locating specific pressure points on the body and massaging them. This is supposed to release certain chemicals which will help to relieve migraine symptoms. You should apply gentle pressure to these areas using the pads of the fingers, and gradually increase pressure. You should massage the muscle in small, circular motions and press as deeply into the muscle as is still comfortable. Massage for a few seconds before gradually releasing the pressure. This should be done several times on the same pressure point for maximum benefit.

There are several pressure points that may help relieve migraines, and some may work better for you than others. To make the most of these pressure points, apply pressure for ten seconds, release, and repeat several times. Use your thumbs to find the pressure point at the base of your skull, just above the spinal column. Another spot is directly between the eyebrows, and the same technique should be used here. Pressure points also lie on the outside corners of the eyes, where the bone seems to indent. There are also points on the hands and feet: the fleshy part between thumb and index finger, and the space between your big and second toes. You can massage all of these points, in this order, to achieve the best results.

You may want to consult your doctor if you are considering massage treatment for your migraine, but it is almost always considered safe. You can consult a local massage therapist for more intense treatment or to find out more ways massage may help your migraines. In addition, many massage therapists offer other holistic treatments for migraines. The cost for a massage varies, but they are generally not very expensive. For those who have found little relief in other home remedies for migraine headaches, massage may be the answer. Massage is one of the most efficient ways to get rid of migraines naturally.

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Does Your Colon Need A Nature Cleanse?

On 06.18.10, In Alternative, By Stevie Wonder

Unfortunately in this current world of junk food lifestyles, and over indulgence in sweet sugary drinks we are not doing ourselves any favors toward maintaining a healthy and fit body.  The human body is a pretty remarkable machine and given a bit of optimum care will work wonders doing what it was designed to do. But it’s the same as looking after your car if you don’t give it a good service and tune up from time to time it will break down.

In effect, when we continue to eat food full of preservatives, unhealthy fats, plus excessive dairy food and sugars then we are asking for trouble. Your liver and colon are so busy trying to flush out all the toxic waste from your system these organs become overloaded and consequently can’t perform as they should. As a result you start to feel tired, bloated, get headaches, acne breaks out and all sorts of other niggling symptoms.

This is where a nature cleanse can help you out. By using supplementation with all natural ingredients, you are giving your body some much needed assistance. A nature cleanse will work to rid your colon of built up waste material and toxins by flushing them out of your system with no uncomfortable side effects.

The added benefit of performing a nature cleanse is that you can also expect to lose some weight as your body lets go of all that waste it has been storing up. As a result, you will not only feel better you will look better as your skin brightens and you have more energy.

By performing a nature cleanse, the only thing you have to lose is that unwanted toxic waste and fat. But what you will gain is a better functioning digestive system, a loss of weight, an improved immune system, and the added knowledge that you are using an all natural product.

What you do need to keep in mind is that performing a nature cleanse is not intended to be used as a long term weight loss system. You will lose weight initially but this is a result of your system being flushed free from junk foods.

How quickly this will work for you depends on each individual as everyone’s metabolism is different some will see a quick result while others may have to persevere for a while. The only requirement is to be patient, because the results will be so worthwhile and you will feel and look better.

Check out the cleansing options in your local health food store. Be sure to read label ingredients and opt for an all-natural product. Follow the package instructions for the most effective results.

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The Importance of Total Body Wellness

On 04.26.10, In Alternative, By Stevie Wonder

Regardless of your wellness goals, it’s no doubt that everyone is concerned with the way they look physically these days. What’s more concerning is the lack of emphasis many are placing on total body wellness.

Body Mind & Spirit

One can have the perfect body, and some would argue that the self-image boost they get form looking good physically helps them just as much mentally. But is there danger in putting so much of our self-image and worth into physical appearance alone? Inevitably our bodies will suffer the test of time; we can’t stay 20 looking forever. It is just as important to invest time resources into our total mind and spirit as much as we do our bodies.

Mind

As we grow older, we hope to be able to get around physically, but as most know, growing older means that our physical bodies will slowly deteriorate (for lack of a better term). In the end, most of us may only be left with our minds if we’re luck. So shouldn’t we be putting as much emphasis on exercising and developing our mental capacity as much we do our physical bodies? Of course some are very concerned and work hard on their mental well being, but that is hard to see when the media seems to be fixated on the physical appearance.

Spirit

Having a health spiritual self is essential in creating a life filled with serenity and peace of mind. As the saying goes; you can’t put a price tag on a peace of mind. Few will argue that those whom seem to have a heightened sense of spiritual awareness live longer and happier lives. Maybe there’s something to this.

There is something that appears to be catching on that seems to include all aspect of body wellness; in body, mind, and spirit. And oddly enough these places seem to be coming popular vacation destination; they are called the wellnesshotel or healthtel. These destinations seem to incorporate all aspects of body wellness. So the next time you consider looking good, think about how well you feel mentally and spiritually as well. And if you happen to be in need of a vacation, check out a wellnesshotel.

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Fire Cupping and Hot Stone: Asian Massage Alternatives

On 04.13.10, In Alternative, By Stevie Wonder

When it comes to calming the body and relaxing the nerves, there is much to be said about asian massage approaches and how many have claimed on the effectiveness of their technique. Involving the manipulation of one’s soft tissues with the use of kneading, rolling and pressing strokes, along with possible pushing and pulling of one’s muscles, it greatly eases many of the body pains, relieves the tensions, relaxes the mind, and stimulate one’s body tone. Many indeed favor oriental approaches, especially for how much around the world have claimed to have benefited from it, yet not all are comfortable about the pressures involved as in the Korean deep-tissue massage, Tui Na and the Shiatsu, nor all the stretching characterized by the Thai massage. Among the perfect alternatives that bring in the same characteristics of asian massages that still embody the oriental concept are the fire cupping and the hot stone massage.

Fire cupping is a technique that involves flame in vacuuming out pains and tension on certain body points. Using glass cups or similar items, the suction it creates on one’s tissues as the trapped heat reacts on the confined small space inside the cup results to a force similar to having deep-tissue massage without the use of direct skin contact. The treatment being very common in Asia and is performed in different modalities in home settings, Westerners are willing to pay $60 for an hour of fire-cupping session which is definitely a lot cheaper than going to high end spas for basic body rub downs.

Hot stone massage, like fire cupping, involves the use of heat as well. However, this approach uses heated rocks to deliver the pressure the body needs while the heat gives the relaxing effect and the relief needed by tired muscles. Varying sizes of rocks may be used on certain parts of the body since larger areas would need more pressure. However, it also depends on the client’s tolerance as some rocks could get really heavy and smaller patients may require a smaller sized rock. Heated in clay or oil, a trained therapist places the rocks over special body points where the pressure is needed and allows the heat from the material to transfer onto the person’s tissues and muscles.

As both fire cupping and hot stone massage involves heat so there could be some risk involved. However, the therapies that perform such approaches in asian spas are trained and in fact, use such techniques as their way of life. Others, even, do not bother of the little bruising that usually comes with the areas involved in fire cupping or the red skin over where hot stones are placed in hot stone massage. For many, the wonderful feeling of being like a new man after every therapy is what matters most.

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Detox Your Body With Natural Colon Cleanse Recipes

On 03.10.10, In Alternative, By Stevie Wonder

If you want to revitalize and reinvigorate your body, then the first thing you need to do is to stop pumping chemicals and artificial stuffs into your system. A lot of people like to take supplements so they could detoxify their body, but there are others who prefer cleansing their colon the natural way in order for them to acquire the results that they want. Whatever is it that you want, either to shed weight or empower your system so could avoid acquiring colon cancer, here are wonderful ingredients and recipes that will enable you to come up with the perfect 100% all-natural cleanser! Read on.

There is an abundance of colon cleanse recipes on the Internet and finding the perfect one that will benefit you the most can be a grueling task. Then again, to help you out and get you started with your detoxification and colon cleansing, one of the major ingredient that should be included in your natural colon cleanse recipe is psyllium seeds. Psyllium seed is a very common and natural ingredient used in many colon cleanse recipes. You can either take this essential ingredient alone or you can also combine it with other recipes.

Another prime ingredient that you will need is water. As a matter of fact, water is considered the ultimate detox resource. The benefits of water has been proven for many generations as it helps breakdown the build up of waste and toxins inside your body and then flushes all of them out of your entire system. Make it a point that you carry a bottled water with you every time you go out, so you could always stay hydrated and you could keep your body clean and toxin-free.

These are just some of the most common ingredients that you will need, so you could detoxify your entire body and remain healthy. There are tons of other fresh and natural herbs that you can make use of and you can find many of them if you browse online.

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Red Raspberry Tea and other Herbal Treatments for Infertility

On 02.18.10, In Alternative, By Stevie Wonder

The fertility industry is a huge billion-dollar industry. They have a lot at stake. That’s why you never hear them talking about the merits of herbal treatments for infertility. It’s as if the alternative medicine is a snake oil branch of the medicine that does not work at all. However, if the real statistics on the effectiveness of their drugs and procedure were to leak out, they will be most likely out of business the very next day.

It’s not the fault of the modern medical industry alone for the widespread ignorance about the available natural remedies for infertility. Mostly, it’s because our society is so commercialized that taking a full-page ad on any newspaper is cost prohibitive for most alternative medicine practitioner. Bare in mind that you can’t patent a herb and you can’t stop others from using the same remedy so there’s no financial incentive for commercial interests to educate the masses. Another reason is because most people don’t have any fertility problem at all so it’s not not going to be cost effective to advertise on any newspaper or TV (Thank god for the Internet though).

Because of the lack of information available for couples who are having a hard time conceiving a baby. Most couples would usually consult their doctor as their only source of information and treatment. The doctor will then prescribe a range of medicine (one after another for each failures) and then refer you to the specialist if he/she can’t produce the results you’re looking for. The same thing will happen with the specialist and they will refer you to the IVF and/or IUI treatment, which cost a fortune.

All is well if the IVF and IUI can help a couple conceive a baby. But the truth is that only 18% of all couples ever successfully conceive a baby using these costly treatments. Why is it that the IVF and IUI industry is claiming a 50% success rate? Surely, they can’t be lying? They’re not exactly lying but they just conveniently forgot to include a tiny little fact in it reports, that 50% success rate is for couples with the highest chance of success.

Most couples don’t even face a decent chance in getting conceived using IVF and IUI. They would be better off going on alternative medicine like herbs. For example, red raspberry tea has been used as a herbal infertility treatment for a long time in China. Many people content that is it wasn’t effective the treatment won’t last for so long, you’ll have to make up your own mind whether its worth a shot. The added bonus with these herbal remedies for infertility is that it doesn’t have side effects, and they are available for very little financial investment.

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Different Types Of Natural Sleep Aids

On 11.06.09, In Alternative, Health, By Barney

When you are not sleeping as well as you think you should be, there usually is no way but to figure out the reason for this. When you locate the cause behind your problem you will be able to treat it for good. Finding the cause can take quite a while, and if you have been sleeping badly for weeks now, and you want to get some fast help, then using a natural sleep aid might be something that you could look in to.

Remember that when we are talking about sleep aids, it is not always about eating pills, or taking capsules, but instead there are many natural ways that you can use to fall asleep faster, and sleep better. Usually they can be techniques that are meant to get you relaxed, or that will improve your sleep just a little.

One popular natural sleep aid is to have a warm bath before you go to bed. Many people do this because of the relaxing effect it has on our muscles – if you feel that the reason why you are not sleeping well, is because you have tense muscles, then this might very well work for you. You will have to remember not to make the bat too hot and not stay there too long because when you are in hot water for a long time there is a chance that the chlorine they use to clean the water, starts to have an effect on your skin and could even eventually cause cancer. Also when you are in a hot place for a long time you will start to get more awake because your body senses that it is in a danger as the body temperature is constantly rising, hence it will start working on lowering that temperature.

If you are too hot when you are trying to sleep, you are most likely not going to be able to fall asleep when you want to. This brings us to a way of improving your sleep quality, and a definite natural sleep aid. By dropping your bed room temperature by a few degrees when compared to the average temperature that you have in your house, you are going to sleep better. By improving your sleep quality you are not going to need that much sleep to be able to get that same rejuvenating effect that a long good nights sleep has.

Using herbal remedies to help you sleep better is becoming more popular as the researchers are finding more promising herbs. The most popular herb that is used for sleeping problems is definitely Valerian, which is also used to help people with panic attacks, anxiety and even depression. The reason why it works for all these is that it has a soothing effect, and when you are not getting enough sleep, you will have to learn how to relax yourself better.

Meditation techniques have been shown to have great positive effects on the ability to fall asleep when wanted. This is why you should look in to basic meditation also, since this could be used as a long term aid – sometimes we just can not change our lifestyles, and that is why we need to do what is possible to help us live like we want to.

 
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