Alternative

What is Chelation Therapy?

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:50:02 GMT

Chelation Therapy was first used during world war one by the British as a result of arsenic based poison gas used indescrimitively in that war. An organic dithio compound was used to bond with the arsenic in the bloodstream and exiting the body through the kidneys and liver. This therapy reportedly had severe side effects. During world war two the United States military used chelation therapy on navy personnel who acquired lead poisoning from paint used on navy vessels. EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid a natural amino acid) was used as the chelation agent.

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All Plugged Up - Learn How to Prevent and Relieve Constipation Using Safe Remedies From Your Kitchen

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:45:03 GMT

There are many things which can cause a bout of constipation. Emotional issues such as worry, stress, and anxiety in addition to medications, injury and dehydration are naming only a few possible causes of this type of bowel upset. Bowel movements which are infrequent and often incomplete become hardened and thus more difficult to pass. It is a miserable feeling which may happen occasionally or be a chronic medical condition. Many people who suffer with constipation will also often endure hemorrhoids due to the difficulty and straining involved in passing hard stools.

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Osteoarthritis OA - Can Chinese Therapy Qigong Treat It?

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:35:02 GMT

Osteoarthritis is a challenging medical condition to live with. While there are phrama drugs available to treat it, can "Qigong, " a traditional Chinese practice effective enough to relieve the patients? The practice of Qigong refers to a large variety practices, which can be classified as alternative medicine, that entail methods for accumulating, circulating, and working with "Qi, " or the energy within the body. It usually includes a set of exercises, physical movements, and meditation.

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Colon Cleansing - Detoxify For Better Health

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:15:03 GMT

The colon's main function is to expel waste and toxins from the body. When not working properly, these toxins can build up, often causing ailments such as constipation, cramping, bloating, gas, headaches, irritability, stress, fatigue, acne, the inability to process nutrients and much more. Colon cleansing is a simple and effective way to purify the colon and help get to the root of these symptoms and prevent them even before they start! So, what exactly causes an unhealthy colon? A poor diet is the leading contributor to toxic buildup within the body.

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Colon Cleansing Home Remedy

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:10:03 GMT

Lots of colon cleansing remedies have proved efficient in the detoxification and cleaning of colon walls and improve bowel movements and many don't want to go through the rigors of having colon cleansing hydrotherapies. A typical colon cleansing home remedy will last for about 2 weeks. Colon cleansing should not be performed for more than 2 weeks because the body would have lost essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals which must be replaced, hence colon cleansing home remedy will naturally restore lost nutrients during the therapy.

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Tips For Buying Detox Clay

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:35:02 GMT

If you are trying to detox your body from all of the stray chemicals you collect from your environment, including those that you may have purposefully put into your body, you may want to consider buying detox clay. Those who buy detox clay do so to pull the toxins associated with everyday life from their body. Why Use Detox Clay? Healing clays have been used for thousands of years by many different cultures to heal more types of illnesses than can be listed here. Healing clays have recently become more popular as research is beginning to uncover the ways in which they can be helpful in the treatment of various health issues.

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Detox and Fall Cleansing - Time to Energize You Your Immune System!

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:55:05 GMT

Time to Detoxify and Cleanse Your Body. Fall is Here and now the Unhealthy Sins of Summer, cookouts, vacations parties, out of town visitors, hustling the kids back and forth, grabbing fast food meals on the go all have to be purged from our Bodies. For many people September means getting back into the full swing of work, school, night and weekend classes, parenting, volunteer work or any combination. These work, life and stress demands require us to be able to use all the good energy and vitality your body can give.

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Rebound Headaches - Does Today s Headache Medication Cause Tomorrow s Misery?

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:50:02 GMT

One of the most devastating cycles that a person can fall into is the rebound headache cycle. Doctors all over the country realize that many of the popular over-the-counter headache medications, when used too often, can cause rebound headaches, or the pain the return, often at a more severe level, 12, 24 or 48 hours later. It is definitely a twisted and cruel marketing technique that is blasted all over the television, magazines, newspapers and other media praising these medications as a gift from above.

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Acupressure Can Make the Difference in Your Health

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:05:02 GMT

A strong immune system is a great benefit to one's body. From protecting against bacteria and viruses to enduring and surviving serious diseases, a healthy immune system can significantly impact quality of life issues. How can you ensure you are doing all that is possible to boost your immune system and give your body the best chance for health? There are many different ways to promote strong immunity to illness and disease, including healthy diet, exercise, and alternative treatments like acupressure.

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3 Most Important Reasons Why People Fail in Completing Master Cleanse - Part 1

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:25:02 GMT

Cleansing has a bad reputation of failing to perform its stated purpose. Many people believe that cleansing is not serious business for their health and do not take the rules of the master cleansing program seriously. Quite the opposite is true. If people take the process of cleansing seriously and for the right reasons, with follow through and determination they can find efficacy at the end of the rainbow. A person only needs to put the title of any cleansing system into a search engine to find a plethora of naysayers who tout that particular cleansing doesn't work.

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