Remedies for Pain

Why this man doesn't want you to "quit" smoking?

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:06:35 -0600

Posted by www.iwanttoquitsmoking.com The Stop Smoking Hypnosis people.When Aaron Kershaw, WestMedia CEO, quit smoking using hypnosiswe at Westchester.com a division of WestMedia became quitecurious. We asked George Wissing, Westchester and Rockland'spremier Smoking Cessation Specialist, how he helped Aaron'quit'. Maybe we should have worded our question differently.Mr. Wissing stated, 'We are not wired to 'quit' or lose anything' our mind is designed to perform as reliably as gravity.' Theword 'quit' does seem to be almost synonymous with stoppingsmoking so we were surprised that Mr. Wissing took exception tothis word. He continued, 'Your inner mind takes what we say veryliterally and words like 'quit' and 'lose' referring to'losing' weight have negative meaning. We are taught to neverquit. We like to win not lose. Your mind is more likely tosupport goals if they are worded in a more positive manner.'Changing negat...

What is Manganism? Welders Disease?

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:56:07 -0600

Manganism AKA welder's-disease is another name for acollection of symptoms that result from excessive manganeseexposure. Manganism has also been called "Parkinson's syndrome"because its symptoms closely resemble those of Parkinson'sdisease, a devastating and fatal neurological illness. Manganismis also called welder's-disease because of the high incidence inwelders and those exposed to the fumes from welding rods. Incredibly, the health effects of welding and associatedmanganese exposure have been known for more than years. In, scientists described manganism as a syndrome similar toParkinson's disease. These first cases of manganism,welder's-disease, appeared in Scottish workers exposed to highlevels of dust while grinding "black oxide of manganese" in achemical plant. Since then, manganism, welder's-disease, hasbeen described in several groups of highly exposed miners andother workers. Iregren, In , the National Institute of Health NIH issued a r...

Combat Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:01:42 -0600

Today, more than ever, consumers over the age of are on sometype of Pharmaceutical drug regimen, many of which promotehealthier, longer lives. Unfortunately, many of these drugs alsodeplete vital nutrients from the body which may cause a newround of medical complications.Women are a group of drug consumers who should be especiallyconcerned with Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion. Few women knowthat oral contraceptives lower the levels of vital nutrientssuch as Vitamin B, B and B, Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Magnesiumand Zinc.To put the importance of vitamins and minerals in perspective,think about the construction of a new building. Carbohydrate,Protein, Fat and Water are comparable to the building materials.Vitamins and minerals are comparable to the architect,contractors and construction workers. Without the architect,contractor and construction workers, it does not matter how manybuilding materials you have, it will never be built. At the sametoken, without vitamins...

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Dehydration

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:04:04 -0600

When you suffer from dehydration symptoms of chronic fatiguesyndrome, learning how to cleanse and re-hydrate your body willimprove your physical energy as well as reduce brain fog,headaches, skin problems, joint and muscle pain, poor digestionand cravings. When dehydrated, our internal cleansing system becomes congestedand stagnates like dirty dish water. It's amazing how muchimportance we place on cleaning the outside of our body, and howlittle importance we place on cleaning the inside!What are the Symptoms of Dehydration? Not being wellhydrated manifests itself in many ways. Here are some of themore common symptoms reported by those who suffer from chronicfatigue syndrome:Feeling tired and sluggish Dehydration can be a cause offatigue when you have chronic fatigue syndrome. Nearly all bodyfunctions are about fluid balance, and even small changes influid balance can affect our performance and daily life. If thisfluid is not replaced blood volume can drop. As a resul...

Is Your Health Optimal?

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:09:46 -0600

Is Your Focus on Disease, or Wellness?Both Western and Chinese medicine could be accused of focusingtoo much on disease treatment, rather than wellness.Practitioners from both medicines are taught to beproblem-solvers and disease-curers instead of wellness promoters.You can't blame Western medical docs - most of their preventiveadvice is to avoid negative things. They don't really have adeep and powerful system of prevention. No wonder they don't seeprevention as paramount.We can't blame patients for not striving for optimal health.Most of the time, humans just do their daily thing untilsomething keeps them from sleeping, working, or enjoying life.We only think of medicine when we need a cure. We don't livepreventively.Ignoring Minor SymptomsWe tend to ignore minor problems like dull headaches at the endof the day, itchy eyes, morning grogginess until they getworse. The prevailing medical system has conditioned us to onlythink of medicine for major problems, and to...

Discover This Fascinating Wellspring of Health and Energy

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:52:00 -0600

Does this sound familiar to you? After getting through a longday of work, engaging in obligatory social activities and thendoing the upkeep on your house or apartment you may feel as ifevery last second of your time and every last drop of yourenergy have been spent. By that point, you just want to collapse on the floor,exhausted. Then you wake up and have to do it all over again thenext day. Fortunately, there is help. You just need to know about anamazing exercise and self improvement system. This may be theeasiest exercise to learn that you have ever seen. You'll feelwonderful and energized afterwards, unlike ordinary workouts.Its called Falun Dafa. I attribute the disappearance of my back pain to Falun Dafa.Another thing I feel that it did for me personally was give methe energy to get things done. You may also be excited to learnthat it is something you can implement in your life very easily,without a lot of effort. What you'll want to do is visit this website:h...

Herbs and Natural Supplements for Breast Cancer

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:29:09 -0600

A returning patient called me yesterday. She was a breast cancersurvivor when I saw her as a student intern in Chinese medicalschool. If I had been more confident at the time, I would havesuggested she be diligent in preventing a recurrence of breastcancer, and explained how she might attempt that with Chinesemedicine. Even if I had, however, she might not have followed my advice,because Chinese medicine's credibility has yet to catch up withits sophistication, efficacy, and research.It's well known that acupuncture can help with palliativestrategies in cancer- for pain relief, itching relief, andnausea. The topic examined less often is: can Chinese medicinefight cancer directly? Many acupuncture teachers andpractitioners warn us not to claim that it can - they suggestthere's some law against us treating cancer, and you can see howreactive conservative doctors might be to the idea. They areaccustomed to having control of the treatment of all cancer,regardless of whethe...

Wellness versus Ignorance

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:57:46 -0600

If you ask most Americans whether wellness is important, mostwill agree. Parents will usually say that family health is oneof their major concerns. Yet most are rather ignorant aboutnutrition information. Blame our public education system, falseor misleading reporting, and ads, ads, ads.Recent news increasingly reports that obesity is epidemic in theUnited States, and that it is the major cause of early death,after tobacco. Yet the solution is really simple.It used to be that people who claimed the simple life is the keyto anti aging would be met with a big yawn, or strong doubt, orrude noises. Now, such reliable sources of health information asCenters for Disease Control and Prevention are saying that gooddiet and moderate exercise really are the keys to long life.The same ad blasters who helped get us into health troubles areeager to sell us pills, potions, books, quack cures that danceall around the truth. After all, folks really want magic bulletsto fix problems, so...

Top 10 Ways Chinese Medicine Can Help You, Part 1

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:10:41 -0600

The Top List . It's All Connected . It's Mysterious . ItWorks . It's Simple AND Complex . It's Intuitive ANDIntellectual . It's Interactive . It Benefits You Too . It'sTraditional and Ancient . It's Theories have Broad Implications. It can be a Lucrative AND Altruistic Career . There are somany Options Ok, so there are . Deal with it! ;-: It's All Connected Holistic Medicine If you're interested in Alternative Medicine, you probably haveheard this phrase over and over again. What is holisticmedicine? Holistic health? What is a holistic veterinarian?Well, I'm not going to speak for everyone... What I can tell youis how Chinese Medicine is a holistic mind body medicine, and bythat I mean: it is all connected.Chinese medicine connects you with your environment. Itintegrates natural metaphors into its system of diagnosis. Coldweather can cause a cold condition for example, a "cold" commoncold where the mucus is clear and chills are stronger than the...

Teen Rap

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:47:15 -0600

Teen Rap: Hormone Facts Adults Don't Always Know By Dr. LorettaLanphier, ND, CN, HHPAre you wondering how to handle your body's changes, acne, moodswings, anger, or just plain stress? Here's the scoop'there's apossible solution to these symptoms of hormonal problems that issimple to determine and inexpensive, too. Stressing Out Teens today experience many hormonal imbalancesymptoms as a result of the pressures of being a teen today. Toooften you're exposed to chemicals in foods and in theenvironment from pesticides, plastics, beauty products,cleaners, and lawn and garden chemicals, just to name a fewsources. Water alone can contain hormones. You're exposed to somuch junk food, fast food, and soda. Dairy products and farmedfish have added hormones and antibiotics. Antibiotics to controlyeast and acne also stress the body. Your body can be overloadedby the time you enter your teen years. Many of you are being put on birth control pills to controlpremenstrual syndrome PM...

Aches, Pains, and Injuries

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:08:34 -0600

Being a Personal Fitness Professional, I hear from many peoplewho are suffering from various aches and pains, andunfortunately are misinformed. One thing I am constantly hearingfrom people is "I've got a bad back," or "just my old tenniselbow acting up". This frustrates me because these people aremisled and are often suffering unnecessarily. My frustration isnot with the person experiencing the problem, but with theHealth and Medical Industry as a whole! Frequently, these peopleare diagnosed with conditions they don't have such as Arthritis,Osteoporosis, and many others. Nearly all of the aches, pains,and Injuries people experience are caused by muscle imbalances!The human body functions as a whole. The main reason peopleexperience these problems are because certain muscles arepulling their body out of proper alignment. First, you mustunderstand some basic human anatomy. Most importantly, how doesa muscle function? Muscles are connected to bones in two places,the insert...

Chronic prostatitis getting worse

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:20:57 -0600

Question : I HAVE been suffering from non-bacterial prostatitisfor more than years. The early symptom was a urinary tractinfection. Lately, chronic prostatitis has developed. I get apainful, burning sensation after urination. The pain now isalmost constant, whether I urinate or not. My urine flow is goodand I urinate normally at night. I cannot take foods such aseggs, prawns and belacan at all, I get infected the next day.The antibiotics do not help me much and I experience pain aftersexual intercourse. I suspect that my prostatitis is related tomy gastric problem, this has been rejected by my doctor.Answer : Non-bacterial prostatitis is an inflammation of theprostate gland with no known cause. There are many theoriesabout the cause of non-bacterial prostatitis -- fungi, viruses,trichomonads and obligate anaerobic bacteria have beensuspected. Irritation caused by a reflux of urine flowing intothe prostate may also be a cause. Pressure of the prostateagainst the ureth...

Resources for Wheelchair Exercisers

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:47:50 -0600

Ask most people of the challenges they face following throughwith an exercise program and you're likely to hear the commoncomplaints: Lack of motivation, being too tired, not havingenough time, too busy. Or as someone recently told me, "My getup and go has gotten up and gone".But imagine having the unique challenge of not being able to,literally, "get up and go". This is the unique challenge of themore than million disabled individuals in the U.S. alone,many who are wheelchair users.For many involved in the mainstream fitness industry, the term"wheelchair exerciser" may conjure up images of someone in aphysical therapy setting in the process of rehabilitation frominjury or disability. But consider the wheelchair user who wantsto participate in regular exercise for weight loss or musclegain. Or those with the burning desire to compete in a favoritesport. What services meet their unique challenges?Fortunately, there are many options that those in wheelchairshave in pu...

My Beginning Yoga Experience

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:26:57 -0600

As I walked out of the Bikram Yoga studio toward my car after myfirst class, I found myself declaring, "If I can actually dothis yoga, it will totally change my whole life." I had onlybeen able to attempt half the postures, with the rest of thetime lying down, just dealing with the heated, humid room. Butit was a revelation as to the sorry state of my body'scondition, and the pathetic condition of my mind-bodyconnection. I had already made the firm decision to do yoga class every dayfor two months, after reading Bikram Choudhury's introductoryyoga book. He says, "Give us two months. We will change you."After living with years of back pain due to compressed lumbardiscs and a sedentary lifestyle, I was ready for that change--soready, in fact, I was willing to subject my de-conditioned bodyto minutes of vigorous cardiovascular activity in heatand humidity making the "apparent temperature" somewherearound . But the prospective discipline of it appealed t...

YOGA AND ARTHRITIS

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:41:46 -0600

Yoga is an ancient Indian science and way of life, whichinfluences the functioning of the brain and the rest of thebody. Several studies have shown that the practice of yoga has adefinite role in the promotion of positive health, includingmental health, characterized by improved cardio-respiratoryefficiency, autonomic responses to stressors, sleep, muscularendurance, and higher' brain functions. With an increase in theincidence of stress-related ailments, related to the rapid paceof life today, yoga has been evaluated as a treatment for suchdisorders in several controlled trials. The disorders, whichwere most likely to respond to yoga, with reduced symptoms andneed for medication, were bronchial asthma, non-insulindependent diabetes mellitus, anxiety neurosis, and rheumatoidarthritis. THE CONCEPT OF HEALTH According to the World Health OrganizationWHO the state of health is defined as a state of completephysical, mental, social and spiritual well being and not merely...

5 Simple Steps to Start Your Weight Loss Program

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:17:56 -0600

Remember there's more to you than meets the eye. You've gotpersonality, brains, feelings' in short, all those things thatmake you, YOU. So why diet? After all, you're more than just abody, and things that really matter can't be measured on ascale. That said, there are some very good sound reasons fordieting. After all, dieting is not just for weight loss orweight gain. No, the true meaning of 'diet' is in choosing foodsand setting eating habits that will keep you healthy, strong,and feeling your best. It takes planning and dedication. Itmeans setting goals and following through. But it doesn't haveto be a chore. No, with the right tools it can even be fun 'especially when you start to see the results that you're lookingfor! Before, choosing a diet, there are five extremely simpleSteps, which if you really apply you will probably end up losingweight without even trying! Doesn't that sound interesting.Really No kidding ' try the following: Step Always sit downwhen you ...

Bextra and Vioxx Withdrawal Spurs Price Increase Among Rivals

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:23:48 -0600

The market for painkillers is huge. People don't like pain andinflammation, and last year Americans spent nearly billion onjust two of them ' Vioxx and Bextra. Those two drugs, part of afamily of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs known as COX-inhibitors, were withdrawn from the market recently amidconcerns that they can cause heart attacks and strokes. The lossof these two drugs to the marketplace is huge, as they were thetwo largest sellers in a fairly narrow field. COX- inhibitorsdiffer from traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs inthat they inhibit production of the COX- enzyme that causesinflammation but do not interfere with COX-, the enzyme thatprotects the stomach lining. Patients who use these drugs arethought to suffer less from internal discomfort and bleedingthan those who took traditional anti-inflammatories, such asnaproxen and ibuprofen. With the withdrawal of these twoblockbusters, patients with chronic pain, such as arthritissuffer...

You Have Only One Pair Of Eyes. Do You Keep Them Healthy?

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:33:35 -0600

Healthy dieting is very important for your eyesight. Vitamin A is the key to solving many eye problems. You will know that you do not get enough vitamin A, if you feel that your night vision is getting worse. You can get beta carotene your body converts beta carotene into vitamin A with yellow and orange fruits and vegetables apricots, mangoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini and carrots and green vegetables spinach and cabbage Glaucoma is caused by increased eye pressure and is connected with lack of thiamine and vitamin A. It is a very common disease in people older than . See your doctor if you experience unclear vision, night blindness and if you see a rainbow around bright light. Try dieting and home remedies only as an addition to treatments prescribed by your doctor. You can get thiamine with meat, chicken, nuts, peas and cereal. Other sources of vitamin A are poultry and eggs. A cataract is the clouding of the lens of the eye. It could be a result of the oxidation proc...

You're At Risk For Osteoporosis! Thousands Of Women Die From

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:34:34 -0600

Osteoporosis Risks & Prevention Options By Phil BeckettCopyright http:www.womens-health-fitness.comOsteoporosis is a condition that involves the loss of bone mass,which results in chronic, progressive bone weakening. This "thinning" of the bones can be caused by a number ofdisorders, but is most frequently seen as a consequence of age. Osteoporosis is much more common in women, who usually begin todevelop the disorder around the time of menopause, a time markedby a drop in the body's estrogen level. While most cases are associated with menopause, any othercondition that causes a drop in estrogen can lead toosteoporosis. Besides advancing age and being female, other risk factors forosteoporosis are: - Early menopause; - Family history; - White or Asian race; -Not getting enough calcium in your diet; - Smoking; - Alcohol; -Lack of exercise; - Low body weight; - Small stature. Osteoporosis causes approximately one million fractures inpostmenopausal women every year....

Water

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:33:19 -0600

Water: Pure and SimpleThirsty? Before you reach for that soda, beer or sports drink,how about reaching for something that has been around since thebeginning of time'water. Water is one of the most pure, mostessential nutrients on the face of the earth. We drink it, washwith it, swim in it and spend nine months developing in it.Every living thing consists of water: plants, animals andhumans; each one of us is made up of approximately water.Water is an important and precious commodity. It's so importantthat only of the earth's water is drinkable. This clear, wonderful fluid is so effective that it can fulfillmany tasks. It hydrates and replenishes lost nutrients; itcarries waste from the body, balances body temperature, andkeeps the skin elastic. Not only does it increase mental andphysical alertness, but it can also provide a person withincreased energy and help prevent illness by flushing toxins outof the system. That cool, clear substance is also critical toour...

How to Get Rid of Functional Stomach and Bowel Problems

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:52:28 -0600

Many people suffer from unpleasant symptoms from their stomach, like: Constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, cramps, inflated stomach, acid eructation and pain related to such functional problems. This kind of symptoms most often originates from a colon made dysfunctional by bad lifestyle habits. Here are some simple lifestyle advices that may help you get rid of these symptoms.- Eat food with high plant fibre content. Fibres from the food stimulate the movement of the intestines, and especially of the colon, and help you avoid a stuffed bowel. Whole, unrefined cereals, whole corn bread, vegetables and fruit will often give you the fibre you need. To get even more fibres, you can add some brand to your daily diet. -Some herbs or spices can help your intestines to work more efficiently, for example peppermint, buckthorn bark, sienna, cayenne or ginger. However, too much of hot spices can irritate your intestines. -Drink enough water. A too little water intake will make your st...

IS STRESS MAKING YOU FAT? FOUR MOUNTAINS, INC. REVEALS HOW

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:01:12 -0600

Contact: Stacey Kumagai at . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIS STRESS MAKING YOU FAT?FOUR MOUNTAINS, INC. REVEALS HOW STRESS COULD RUIN MORE THANYOUR SUMMER BEACH LOOK!Calabasas, CA ' Juggling a 'Type-A Personality,'familyfriendslife demands, career-on-the-run with regularexercise and diet even soy lattes should be enough to keepanyone fit. Add in the unstable stock market, taxes, freewaysig-alerts, battling office chaos, recovering from the flu, allwhile we were at War with Iraq' it's no surprise those 'fewextra pounds' have not melted away in time for Summer. FourMountains, Inc., is a privately held Clinical & ResearchLaboratory dedicated to synthesizing all available data in thefields of alternative medicine, disease prevention, wholisticmindbody health and anti-aging technology. They have found thatthe human body storing energy as fat is one of the many reflex,involuntary, biological responses to chronic stress. "Stress makes our body store fat, which is stor...

Particulars People Should Recognize Concerning Credit Reports

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:58:28 -0600

Seymour, Tennessee, January , Pagerelease Consumers are eligible for one free annual credit report from all three leading participating bureaus - TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian. It is fine to call for all three at one time or to stagger orders to follow credit reports throughout the year. In that national consumer credit reporting companies get their information from different resources, the information in a free credit reports from one business may definitely not emulate all, or the duplicate info in credit profiles from the other two credit tracking agencies. That certainly does not denote the info in any of the credit reports is really wrong; it just may be different.An individual's credit report and a credit score are not identical. A free credit report will represent incisively kinds of credit you hold, the history of your credit such as whether your notes are paid on time, how much available credit you have and any credit re...

An Introduction to Bach Flower Essences Part II - The Seven

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:51:58 -0600

b>The -- Method of Bach Flower ClassificationDr. Edward Bach, developer of flower essence therapy, classifiedthe original essences he used in his practice according tothe -- method: the Twelve Healers, the Seven Helpers, andthe Second Nineteen. In part I of this series, the Twelve Healerflower essences were reviewed, along with the underlying theoryof flower essence therapy ' here we'll have a look at the rhymesand reasons of the Seven Helpers.Dr. Bach prescribed one or more of the Seven Helper essences topatients who did not seem to be responding sufficiently totherapy with one of the Twelve Healers. The Twelve Healer floweressences ' Impatiens, Gentian, Mimulus, Clematis, Agrimony,Chicory, Vervain, Centaury, Scleranthus, Water Violet, RockRose, and Cerato ' were developed by Dr. Bach to address what hesaw as the imbalances of the twelve archetypal personalitytypes. It is through the vibrational transformation of theseimbalances that healing of overlying d...

EverGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:30:36 -0600

The EverGo by Respironics is a portable oxygen concentrators that has been designed using the latest modern technology that allows it to produce almost pure oxygen from the air around you, making breathing easier for sufferers of respiratory disorders, like emphysema and pulmonary problems. SleepRestfully stocks the latest brand names in portable oxygen concentrators at sensational prices. One of the most popular choices is the EverGo by Respironics because of its compact design and robust features that make it the perfect machine for travelers. You can click on the EverGo by Respironics' and read all the relevant specifications that this model has available. If you have been treated by a doctor for a respiratory disorder or lung disease, then they will likely make recommendations as to the type of oxygen concentrator that will meet your requirements. If you are a regular traveler for bu...