Archive | February, 2010

Natural Treatments for Eczema

Easing the suffering of eczema must go beyond just relieving its painful skin outbreaks. Medicines and ointments bring immediate relief but do not correct the problem. Applying natural solutions not only relieves the outbreaks, but also works to correct and eliminate the precursors to eczema. A home remedy for eczema is always a viable option. [...]

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Stress Causes Cancer !!! Learn Natural Stress Relief Techniques

Fresh research findings are out for 2010, further linking stress with heart disease and with damaged chromosomes. The evidence that stress is detrimental to health is definitely overwhelming. Still, the research studies give a more in depth understanding of how the damage is being done, which can be used to better apply successful solutions. Natural [...]

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Simple and Natural Solutions for ADHD and ADD

When I was a teenager, it was the trend to diagnose children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and ADD (attention deficit disorder). And, although the terms aren’t getting tossed around as much anymore, there is still a real need for proper diagnosis and treatment. Past treatment has relied heavily on drug therapy, i.e. Ritalin, [...]

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Flaxseed Oil Heals and Energizes Your Body

Flaxseed Oil comes from the same plant whose fiber produces the exquisite fabric, linen. The oil from flax seeds, positively impacts health in every way and is also used to fight life threatening disease. Flax seed oil helps restore life energy and improve the quality of life.

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How Breastfeeding Benefits your Baby

I recently attended a breastfeeding class with expectant mothers as part of my doula training. My role is not only to support the mother and her partner during labor, but to assist with breastfeeding after the delivery if necessary. More and more modern women are choosing to breastfeed not only to bond with their babies [...]

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Simple Walking to Improve your Health

There is a lot of value in simplicity. The simple act of walking is so valuable for your health. Walking is a relaxing, enjoyable way to exercise your body and improve your health. Every part of your body benefits from walking, and your spirit does too.

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The Lovely Health Benefits of Caraway Seeds

Since Valentine’s Day is this Sunday, it is only fitting to talk about the caraway fruit or seeds and its essential oil. Once used as an ingredient in love potions, it was supposed to prevent one’s lover from straying and blush the cheeks of young maidens. Strangely enough, it was also used to prevent pigeons [...]

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The Health Benefits of Olive Leaf

The Olive Leaf is the symbol for Peace and Harmony. It is also known for creating harmonious conditions in the body. It has many beneficial properties that can benefit health in general, as well as help to eradicate illness. First used in ancient Egypt, olive leaf has undergone extensive research and testing throughout history and [...]

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Diet Soda causes Diabetes

As a child, I couldn’t wait until I was old enough to try the coveted fizzy drink known as soda. And, when I was finally given a taste of the sugary liquid, I gagged. Soda was not what I thought it was going to be and studies are proving that it is definitely not what [...]

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