Archive for the ‘Alternative Medicine’ Category

Benefits and Uses of Essential Oils

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

If you put three to four drops of essential oils of your choice in warm water, lean over it with a towel overhead, you can cure pimples, acne and spots. A steam facial for ten to fifteen minutes once a week with it also helps curing skin problems. Essential oils have very rich amounts of biologically active compounds.
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Types of Chinese Herbal Products

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Chinese herbal products have been around and in use for centuries. According to ancient Chinese history, the first herbalist was Shennong. Shennong is considered to be a mythical person who supposedly tasted many herbs and passed his knowledge onto of both medicinal and poisonous plants onto the people of the land.
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Places To Buy Aromatherapy Products

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Aromatherapy products have become one of the most popular types of scented products purchased across the nation. The products are used to create a great scent and to provide health benefits to the people that use the products for this reason. There are many places to buy aromatherapy products for a reasonable price and the place where the person chooses to buy aromatherapy products will depend on what purchasing methods they are comfortable with.
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Signs And Causes Of Aging And The Needs Of Anti Aging

Monday, February 8th, 2010

These damages will contribute to aging that can be seen like dragging skin due to decrease of the bone density, gray hair caused by lack of nutrition to the hair particles and the obvious signs of aging would be increasing of fine wrinkles and lines on the face.
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Magnetic Healing Covers A Surprising Range Of Ailments

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

You know an alternative form of therapy has gone mainstream when it's covered by health insurance. Increasing numbers of health insurance providers are covering the relatively minor costs of magnetic healing therapies because of clinical studies over the last several years that prove the efficacy of magnets in promoting faster, safer recovery from a variety of illnesses and injuries.
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The Dandelion is it a Pesky Weed or an Herbal Wonder?

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Dandelion is considered to be one of the newest additions to the list of reputable herbal remedies. There has always been some curiosity about how the dandelion got its name. According to legend, the dandelion got its name from a surgeon in the 15th century who thought that the shape of the leaves resembled a lion's teeth. Dandelion is used differently in different parts of the world. In the West it is customary to separate the leaves and the root of the plant. However, in traditional Chinese medicine, it is customary to keep the plant intact when preparing herbal remedies.
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How To Cure Hemorrhoids In 48 Hours

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

After my friend told me that she had painful, itching hemorrhoids and that medication had failed to help her and that she was considering surgery, I decided to investigate online if there was a reliable way to cure hemorrhoids.
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Hypnosis Cautions You Need To Be Aware Of

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Hypnosis is something that many people think of as being dangerous. However, by itself it is perfectly safe. The only thing that should be ensured is that hypnosis is undertaken with a qualified and trained hypnotist or hypnotherapist. It is important to remember that this individual will take you on a journey which involves them giving your suggestions. Clearly, problems could occur with the use of unwise suggestions, which could result in you being lead to the opposite of what you wish to achieve. Consequently, your hypnotist or hypnotherapist must have a complete understanding of the principles and disciplines that are associated with the suggestion structure.
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Hair Pulling is a Cultural “Dis-ease”

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Many professionals committed to helping hair pullers stop trichotillomania try to end it with medications, hypnotherapy, squeeze toys, or counseling. These can sometimes slow down the problem, but rarely end it for good. In fact, some methods may channel the "hair pulling need" into another addictive behavior.
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Using a Vaporizer for Herbs- 5 Most Common Mistakes

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Using a vaporizer for your herbs as opposed to smoking can greatly enhance the experience but only if done properly. Although it is not rocket science, there are some common mistakes people make when vaporizing herbs.
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