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| Four Natural Cures for Headache
-16th September-
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 Natural Headache Remedies
A pounding headache can certainly make your life more complicated, not to mention painful. But what if you don’t want to resort to over the counter or prescription medications to relieve a headache? Surprisingly, there are a variety of natural ways to eliminate headache pain that don’t involve pills or a doctor’s prescription. Here are some all natural headache remedies that have been shown to be effective:
Discover the Power of Ice
If you have a headache due t... Read More |
| Watsu Massage Therapy
-15th September-
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 If you’re looking for a way to relax and soothe tired, strained, muscles that have undergone their share of overuse, you may benefit from the soothing effects of a Watsu massage. This innovative aquatic massage technique has been around since the 1980s but really didn’t become trendy until the early 2000’s when resort spas started to embrace this therapy for their clients.
How does Watsu therapy work to heal strained muscles and promote relaxation? Unlike massages performed on land where ther... Read More |
| The Healing Powers of Amethyst
-6th September-
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 Amethyst, the birthstone of the Pisces, is a violet colored crystal found in Australia, Mexico, Morocco, Brazil and Uruguay. This stone has a number of healing properties and can be worn as an amulet around the neck or placed under the pillow at night while sleeping.
Amethysts are violet in color but range from light to dark, depending on the amount of iron imbedded in the amethyst. A polished stone is best for an amulet while a nice piece of natural amethyst looks beautiful on a bookshelf or... Read More |
| Can You Control Diabetes with Yoga?
-31st August-
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 Diabetes is a common ailment with which many people have learned to live, despite the discomfort that comes with it – the insulin injections, the tasteless food, the problems with infections, and so on. The disease is accepted today as part of modern life, just like stress, cardiac problems, and obesity. It need not be so. You have the power to manage or prevent diabetes. You have yoga.
Anyone can optimize the functioning of any organ in their body with yoga. Since diabetes is a disorder of the... Read More |
| Introduction to Bee Venom Therapy
-19th August-
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 Bee sting therapy, also known as bee venom therapy (BVT) is an alternative medicine that has been around for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Chinese practiced apitherapy, which includes the use of beehive products such as honey, pollen, royal jelly and propolis, as well as bee venom, in the treatment of diseases. Ancient apitherapists treated arthritis, rheumatism, back pain and skin diseases. Modern practice also includes treatment for multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease, te... Read More |
| Herbal Treatments for Arthritis
-18th August-
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 An estimated one in three adults suffers from chronic joint pain. According to the Arthritis Foundation, there are more than 100 different diseases that produce joint pain and inflammation. Arthritis is a complex condition that affects people of all ages, including children, and often results in chronic and disabling pain and loss of mobility. The two most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is bel... Read More |
| Medicinal Plants: Agrimony
-16th August-
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 An attractive plant, sporting tall spikes of small yellow flowers and cockleburred fruit, agrimony is often found growing wild in fields, woods, and roadsides in its native Europe, the USA, and southern parts of Canada. With a long history of medicinal uses, agrimony has been called an “all-heal” in many different cultures, and has been used to treat everything from eye ailments to slow healing wounds. With a wealth of various uses, agrimony remains a commonly used medicinal plant even to this d... Read More |
| Herbal Medicine using Yarrow
-11th August-
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 A creeping perennial, growing up to 3 feet in height, the yarrow is native to most of Europe and the western parts of Asia, where it has long been respected as a method for cleansing and healing wounds. Making its way into America through early pioneers and traders, it would soon become a common cure-all for many American Indians, as well as amongst the pioneers who sought to settle the land.
Sporting clusters of delicate white flowers and finely divided leaves, it was originally known as “... Read More |
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