Alternative Medicine Articles

BATH: Add 10-12 drops of a single oil or a blend to 1/2 Cup Epsom Salts or baking soda - or 5 drops to 1 TBSP of Epsom Salts or baking soda. Pour it into a hot bath while it is filling. Soak until water cools. DIRECT INHALATION: Apply 2-3 drops of es...

Stress can affect you in four different ways: The Physical Effects of Stress These result in a physically perceived overload. These are present in many forms. One of the first areas to consider is the chemical burden from our modern and affluent life...

Drawing on the inspiration of loaves, fish, and wine, a doctor from Florida has published a self-help manual called "What would Jesus Eat?". After the launch of this unique book, Jesus officially joined the US fight against fat. Eating is a lifestyle...

One big thing that can keep you from eating healthy is the idea of the food. People often think it sucks and doesn't taste good. That is the best thing of not dieting, the food tastes great. And since eating healthy is a "non-diet" the food also tas...

There is something to be said about fast food being more convenient then healthy food that helps you be thin. I will give you that. But wait, how about this. Convenient when? It is definitely convenient now. How about later, when you don't have enoug...

Sun Chlorella is referred to as the Green Magician due to the amazing healing powers of sun chlorella and its benefit of chlorella. Also known as the 'Super food', sun chlorella is packed full of the benefit of chlorella! Chlorella contains the highe...

The evening primrose oil which we use is extracted from the seeds of Oenthera biennis, a plant native to North America. The evening primrose plant resembles a primrose but is related to the willow herb group. This oil is called evening primrose oil a...

Royal Jelly is a milky substance produced by the worker bees in a beehive. Their glands give off a rich jelly, called royal jelly, which is manufactured solely in order to nourish the young larvae and sustain the queen. The benefit of royal jelly for...

Essential fatty acids provide protection for the whole body. In particular it is effective in reducing inflammation as experienced in joint pain or arthritis. Most people will have to deal with arthritis especially as they get older. One way to eli...

Perhaps you are among those many people who aren't familiar with the benefits of this miracle oil. I don't mean to judge you, but that's the fact...most of us have been brainwashed so long with the wrong concept. For decades, most of people assume th...

When on a walking safari, mountain climbing or walking round the camp, it is advisable to be aware of the following guidelines on health and safety in the African Bush. Altitude related Illness: These illnesses can kill you and every year tourists di...

Pheromones - Are We Really Controlled by Something We Can't See, Touch, Taste or Smell? Pheromones are real. They have been proven to exist, to have a powerful effect on humans and how we choose our sexual partners and lifetimes mates, and to also b...

Look, I want to have loads and loads of money, but I don't want to do any work in order to have it. Have you any suggestions? Seriously, apart from buying a lottery ticket - do you have any suggestions? I want to laze around all day and just have mon...

Are you concerned and confused about the doom and gloom in the news relating to colds and flu, and in particular the potential killer bird flu (avian influenza)? We obviously want to protect our loved ones, so in this article I would like to suggest ...

Hair contains all the minerals present in the body and, in most cases, reflects the quantity of these elements in your tissues. Analysis of this information provides a wealth of information on how efficiently your body is working and its nutritional ...

Kefir grains.....what are they? Why do people name them? Talk to them? Love them? My sister found out about them and wanted to get some. I told her I would find a source and have them sent to her. I found some on e-bay and had them sent to Donna (my...

Most of us are unaware of the health of our auras or life energy. We go about our daily business without ever giving a second thought to a very vital part of our lives. For the majority of people auras are intangible, invisible the notion of life ene...

We are immersed in a world of technology, unable to escape from the moment our electronic alarm clocks awake us in the morning until the moment we snuggle under our electric blankets at the end of the day. We have been raised with the luxuries of mo...

Ambient nature sounds have the ability to aid sleep, reduce stress, and provide a relaxing atmosphere for activities such as yoga, tai-chi, and meditation. Most of us spend our days surrounded by the sounds of vehicles, televisions, and office machin...

Hypnosis has long been recognised as an effective means of treatment for a number of psychological conditions. Hypnotherapy can help you to create more confidence for yourself and improve feelings of self worth. You can also learn to overcome proble...

Colds seem to arrive along with the holiday season but it's not something we look forward to and it's not a present we want. I found a great little solution to this problem several years ago. I am not a doctor and I do not give medical advice. This ...

When we were born, our whole body breathed. Every cell was energized with the vitality of the breath. As adults we are amazed (and exhausted) by the relentless nature of children's energy. We remember the exuberance of our early youth when we brea...

Last year's initial shortage of flu shots has many people worrying about this year's flu bug. Although there is no way to guarantee that you will not catch the flu, there are some things you can do to try and stay flu-free: Wash your hands! Every ti...

Here is a list of different essential oils that are used in bath and body recipes. Choose an essential oil that suits your skin requirements you can always substitute you essential oil ingredients for ones that are more suitable, more affordable or s...

Social phobia, also called social anxiety, is a disorder characterized by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. People with social phobia have a persistent, intense, and chronic fear of being watched and...

These days the word quantum seems to be everywhere, at least that seems to be the case in my universe. Especially as I have just finished reading the 'Quantum Doctor' by Amit Goswami. To understand what a Quantum doctor might be let me explain first ...

Every day we are exposed to about 50,000 chemicals from the environment, water and the food we eat. These chemicals poison the blood and circulate throughout the body, creating a toxic effect which can impact every organ in the body. Because our bodi...

When your child is diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, deciding on the best form of treatment can be an extremely draining and intensely personal process. Recent headlines about dangerous side effects of commonly prescribed drugs such as Ritalin and Concerta...

Today we live in a world that is more stressful than ever, and mind, body and soul retreats are very popular, where people can get away from the stresses and strains of everyday life. One of the most popular of the growing number of mind, body and so...

Hemp oil has long been recognised as one of the most versatile and beneficial substances known to man. Derived from hemp seeds (a member of the achene family of fruits) it has been regarded as a superfood due to its high essential fatty acid content...