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Prolo and Shiatsu – The Benefits over Medicine

Nisha — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:34:49 +0000

Prolotherapy and Shiatsu are two very different types of therapy, but what they have in common, is that they both stimulate the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Increasingly, people suffering from chronic pain are turning to these alternative therapies for relief because conventional medicine has failed them. The prevailing model of pain management relies heavily on medication with anti-inflammatory, steroid, analgesic and muscle relaxant drugs being commonly prescribed. In most cases these drugs provide only temporary relief, simply covering up or masking the pain without doing anything to resolve the underlying problem.

There is ample evidence that the drugs used to manage pain are not only risky and/or potentially addictive, they actually inhibit the healing process and if used over the long-term can weaken body tissues and worsen the condition that they were prescribed to treat in the first place. Physiotherapy is frequently used in conjunction with drug therapy, but since the drugs inhibit healing, it is often ineffective. Related posts:

Candida Infection: Natural Treatment

Jim — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:14:44 +0000

Many people wonder if there are any natural solutions available to treat and overcome Candida yeast infection. Typically, the only remedy required for a yeast overgrowth is a good probiotic, however, natural anti-fungals and low-glycemic diets can help as well.

Besides taking probiotic and antifungal supplements, it may be also beneficial for you to decide to change your dietary habits. Instead of indulging in way too many snacks, treats and breads, try to consider giving up sugar, sodas and foods containing gluten. Most experts recommend to replace them with fresh vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and high-quality animal protein. Related posts:

Alternative Medicine in Treatment of Common Cold

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 11:10:54 +0000

If there is no specific treatment available for an ailment, it is human nature to search for remedy and most patients end p trying alternative medicine in one form or another. Common cold has no specific and definite remedy in mainstream modern medicine (commonly known as allopathic medicine) many people go for alternative medicine (I am not giving my opinion against alternative medicine, but giving my views only as I know sometimes alternative medicine can do wonders and there are users of alternative medicine who are satisfied with results).

For management of common cold also alternative medicine can play an important role (at least many individuals and health care professionals believe so). Most commonly used alternative medicine for common cold is use of herbs and supplements. Many patients claim to benefit from use of herbs and supplements for common cold, but in most cases there is no scientific basis or scientific data available to support such claims. Related posts:

Quit Smoking With Acupuncture

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 01:12:22 +0000

If you are a chronic smoker (chain smoker) and failed to quit smoking, despite trying to quit smoking previously, you can try acupuncture to quit smoking. Many smokers have successfully quit smoking with the help of acupuncture. Most smokers who decide to try acupuncture are usually chain smokers and tried to quit smoking (several instances in some cases) but failed every time and generally keen on quitting smoking and understand the harm smoking is doing to their health.

How acupuncture help in quitting smoking?

Acupuncture approximately 3500 years old traditional Chinese medical practice where it is believed that the chi or vital energy force flows through 12 key channels in human body. Within these 12 key channels there are more than 365 acupuncture points where the vital energy flow (chi) may get blocked, which causes disturbance of smooth flow of vital energy.

Alternative medicine: Music Therapy

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:41:51 +0000

Alternative medicine also known as CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) is really a good alternative for many people who are seeking some relief from their ailments. There are many systems of alternative medicines. Some of the alternative systems of medicines are aroma therapy, music therapy, herbal medicine, acupressure, ayurvedic medicine, homeopathy, chiropractic medicine, acupuncture, dance therapy, hydrotherapy, meditation, hypnosis, naturopathy, unani, yoga, hypnosis etc. to name a few of them. In United states alone it was found in one study by Eisenberg, that approximately $30 billion is spent in the year 1997 in alternative medicines by the Americans. Related posts:

Health Benefits of Spa Baths

admin — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:02:38 +0000

There are many benefits of spa baths and whirlpool baths. Many of the benefits are health benefits and beauty benefits. Baths have been in use since Roman times as far back as about 500 BC. Romans use hot baths as a form of relaxing, socializing and maintaining well being or maintaining good health. The practice of bath as a form or relaxing, socializing and health benefits are in use till date in some form or other. Related posts:

Bath Bombs: an Introduction

Bath Bombs: an Introduction

admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:54:43 +0000

Bath bombs or bath fizzie are used for making bath an wonderful experience. The difference between a bath bomb and bath fizzie is that bath bombs are solid form and fizzies are in grain form. Generally bath bombs are of round shape, but these days they are available in various shapes and sizes, various colors and of various scented. They can be rounded like a cricket ball, heart shape or there may be many different designs on the body of the bath bomb. Bath bombs may be of different colors like pink, rose, white, light green and may be in combination of 2 or more colors. Bath bombs are available these days in practically any imaginable color.

Acne Treatment by Alternative Medicine

admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:46:58 +0000

Acne is chronic inflammatory condition of pilosebaceous glands of mainly face (acne can occur in other parts of the body like chest and trunk). Main characteristics of acne are comedones, excess production of sebum or seborrhea and papule/pustule. The causative organism of acne is propionobacterium acnes. There is hypercornification of pilosebaceous gland in acne. Related posts:

Acai Berry: The Superfood

admin — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:47:14 +0000

Acai berry is actually a palm, known as acai palm. It belongs to Euterp genus of palm and grows about 15 to 30 meters tall. Acai berry is a native of central and South America from Belize to Brazil and grows in swamps and floodplains. The species Euterpe oleracea is called Acai Palm; the word â€˜acaiâ€™ is derived from â€˜iwasaiâ€™ meaning fruit that expel water. Acai berry fruit has many nutritional ingredients like antioxidant, anti cancer, anti bacterial and antimutagenic (do not cause mutation of cells and can not cause cancer) substances. Related posts:

Salvia Divinorum: The Wonder Herb

admin — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:14:55 +0000

Medical practice by using herbs (herbal medicine) is as old as human history. Man has been trying to find cure and remedy to their ailments by using herbs since time immemorial. In every civilization there is indigenous form of medicine by using herbs and minerals. And salvia divinorum is traditional medicine used by Mazatec people of Mexico, in southern Mexican state of Oaxaca.

Salvia divinorum, also known as â€œDivinerâ€™s Sageâ€ or â€œSage of the Seersâ€. Salvia divinorum is a Latin word meaning sage of the seers. The herb belongs to genus â€˜sageâ€™ of mint family.

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