Guiding Instincts

Top 10 Reasons to Bring your Kids to the Farmers Market

2013-06-11T06:01:00.001-04:00

By Rick D; The Farmers Market is a great place to bring your kids for so many reasons! The Farmers Market allows you to provide your family with wholesome, healthy food while supporting your local community at the same time. Here's the reality- Family farmers need your support! Now that large agribusiness dominates food production in the U.S. Small family farms have a hard time competing in

What Most Doctors Don't Discuss About Clogged Arteries

2013-06-09T15:33:00.000-04:00

By Dr. Ben Kim; To most people, clogged arteries mean increased risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke. Often, getting diagnosed with partially occluded arteries leads to a prescription for cholesterol-lowering medication or invasive procedures like an angioplasty or bypass surgery.Before you find yourself being asked to choose one of these conventional medical approaches to addressing

The Truth About Yogurt Revealed

2013-06-08T17:09:00.002-04:00

By The Alternative Daily; Most people think of yogurt as a superstar of health foods. While plain yogurt does offer considerable benefits, most yogurts sold in grocery stores, even health food stores, have gone through industrial processing, have a bunch of additives, and are not nearly as healthy as they are hyped up to be.When choosing a yogurt, don’t be fooled by a label that says ‘natural

The Amount of Light In Your Workplace Is Linked To Your Sleep and Quality of Life

2013-06-07T15:58:00.000-04:00

By April McCarthy; A strong relationship exists between workplace daylight exposure and workers’ sleep, activity and quality of life. Windows and natural lighting can make a big the difference in your health.Compared to workers in offices without windows, those with windows in the workplace received 173 percent more white light exposure during work hours and slept an average of 46 minutes

The Myth of Stretching for Flexibility and the Damage it Causes

2013-06-05T17:36:00.000-04:00

By Mark David; It’s an everyday mantra in our culture that we must stretch to maintain healthy, flexible joints. But is this really the truth? Or could stretching actually be damaging us instead of preventing us from injuries?A joint is where two bones meet and are connected together. For example, the femur cannot only move back and forth, but it can rotate as well, which gives you the

The Uncharted Territory of Remote Healing

2013-05-31T17:12:00.001-04:00

By Ida Lawrence; There was a time in the US when chiropractors were looked at with suspicion, homeopaths and herbalists were considered quacks, and naturopaths, acupuncturists, ayurvedic medicine practitioners, rolfers… these were unheard of. Well, things change. Alternative medicine is the preferred choice of millions of people now, and for very good reason.Who doesn’t know that the human

Therapeutic Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage

2013-05-26T08:39:00.000-04:00

By Dr. Tonya Cremin; Most people are familiar with deep tissue, hot stone, or sports massage and the therapeutic benefits they have on the mind and body. But many aren't aware of another type of therapeutic massage that helps to release toxins in your body - manual lymphatic drainage.Lymphatic drainage is a gentle form of massage that stimulates the lymphatic system to promote the removal of

Oilpulling: A Healing Therapy For Dozens of Diseases

2013-05-04T15:58:00.000-04:00

By Karen Foster; Oilpulling is an age old Ayurveda process which works on the root cause of symptoms and helps the body in its healing process, hence takes significant amount of time in giving you the desired results. The cost is the price of a daily spoonful of coconut oil--cheaper than even a vitamin tablet. Yet it is one of the most powerful forms of therapeutic techniques

Natural Wart Remedies: Treatments Straight from Your Kitchen and Bathroom

2013-05-02T17:13:00.001-04:00

By Alice Jones Webb; In spite of the popular old wives' tale, warts are not caused by handling toads. Warts are small, rough tumors caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Most frequently occurring on hands and feet, warts can also occur just about anywhere on the body. Warts can be very persistent, lasting sometimes for years, and are contagious upon contact.If you go to your doctor for

Why You Should Keep Your Orange and Banana Peels

2013-04-30T16:58:00.002-04:00

By Karen Foster; The peels of fruits hold some of the most incredible nutrients in the world. There are dozens of uses, both medicinal and practical, for orange and banana peels that are unknown to most. Next time you think about throwing away one of these peels, you may want to have this information handy. Orange PeelsAlways try and minimize your pesticide levels by selecting organic oranges,

The Link Between Nightshades, Chronic Pain and Inflammation

2013-04-24T17:25:00.000-04:00

By Elisha McFarland; Few people are familiar with the term nightshades, and many will be surprised to learn that consuming foods from this plant group may be contributing to their pain and inflammation. Nightshades belong to the Solanaceae family which includes over 2,000 species. They also include some of the most popular foods consumed today; such as tomatoes, potatoes, all types of

Geoengineering - We've Lost 20 Percent of The Sun's Rays In The Last Few Decades Alone

2013-04-23T17:08:00.000-04:00

By Kelley Bergman; We are all seeing less of the Sun. If you were born before the 90s, you may remember a deep blue sky above the Earth, however those pristine clear skies are now only a memory. The amount of solar energy reaching the Earth's surface has been gradually falling partly due to artificial climate modification and geoengineering initiatives--a misguided attempt to cool the planet

Old Age Is Only A State of Mind - Never Stop Doing What You Enjoy

2013-04-21T12:47:00.000-04:00

By Karen Foster; Age is nothing but a number, according to new research that suggests you're only as old as you let yourself feel. A study has shown that people who perceive themselves to be old and frail are more likely to give up activities which could help to keep them young -- such as socializing and taking regular exercise.By contrast, people with a positive attitude are more likely to

The Benefits of the Obscure Practice of Lotus Birth

2013-04-13T08:47:00.000-04:00

By Heather B.; Lotus birth is a little known practice that is growing in popularity. Instead of allowing the umbilical cord to naturally detach from a newborn, one leaves the child connected to the cord and placenta until they dry up after birth. This process can take up to ten days, during which the placenta is kept near the newborn at the same level. Usually the cut cord is cut and clamped

Mysteries Of The Pineal Gland

2013-04-11T16:47:00.000-04:00

By Dr. Swami Karmananda Saraswati, MB, BS (Syd); Scientists have been mystified by the pineal gland for centuries. As the brain and central nervous and endocrine systems were progressively unravelled by the anatomists, physiologists and biochemists, the pineal gland resolutely refused to yield up its secrets. Until recently the scientific community regarded it as having no function in man,

Ten Types of Food To Stay Away From If You Want Good Skin

2013-04-07T10:17:00.003-04:00

By Natasha Longo; With growing awareness, people have become more health as well as beauty conscious. In this aesthetic-loving age, it is very essential to let people know that what they consider 'aesthetic' is also related to their diet.Importantly, manifestations of your nutritional status as well as body's nutritional needs reflect on the skin's health.10 FOODS THAT CAN HARM YOUR SKIN1.

Walnuts Reduce Diabetes Risk By Almost 25 Percent

2013-04-05T06:51:00.000-04:00

By Mae Chan; They're already well known as an excellent source of nutrients for heart health and now new research study has found that frequent consumption of walnuts could help to slash the risk of type 2 diabetes by almost a quarter.Having a handful of walnut every day reduces blood pressure when you are under stress... and even during those all-too-rare, happy moments of calm.Studies have

Why Chewing Gum Makes You Eat More Calories And Increases Weight Gain

2013-04-01T09:30:00.001-04:00

By Marco Torres; Ask most dietitians and they'll likely recommend chewing gum as a method to curb hunger. It turns out that advice is not accurate at all. Between the aspartame and chemicals responsible for specific flavors in gum, they make healthy food unappealing causing gum chewers to consume more calories from unhealthy processed foods.The study, published in the April issue of the

Natural Way to Strengthen Your Teeth

2013-03-28T16:38:00.001-04:00

By Dr. Ben Kim; Instead of waiting for a visit to the dentist to be told that your teeth are weakening, try the following: Grit your teeth and inhale, sucking air in through your teeth. If your teeth feel sensitive with this exercise, here’s what you can do to strengthen them:For two weeks, eat a head of romaine lettuce everyday and avoid all sugar and sweeteners.One head of romaine lettuce

7 Habits that Are Good for You & the Planet

2013-03-26T18:36:00.000-04:00

By Dr. Michael Murray; Our thoughts, actions, practices, and habits affect our health, but they also have an impact on the health of others and the health of our planet. Realizing this undeniable fact gives us the opportunity to create a better life for ourselves, but also to have a direct, positive impact on our world. Here are 7 practices that are not only good for you, but good for

Get Off Your Thyroid Medication And Start Consuming Coconut Oil

2013-03-25T17:24:00.001-04:00

By Natasha Longo; There are many published studies on the relationship between coconut oil, metabolism and weight loss. Research shows that coconut oil contains unique fatty acids that stimulate metabolism, supply the body with tremendous energy, and promote weight loss. Most people are unaware that hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disease and this is one of the main reasons why conventional

The Stinky Truth Behind Farts

2013-03-23T12:54:00.000-04:00

By Erin Schumacher; Would you believe me if I told you that farts (medically known as flatulence) can actually be an indicator of poor health? Some farts are actually more than simply an embarrassment at the dinner table or a first date. Farts can actually be an indicator that something is seriously wrong in your digestion leading to a variety of health issues.Everyone farts, this much is

The Effects of Toxic Metals

2013-03-19T17:30:00.001-04:00

By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND; Many ordinary, everyday products have toxic metals in them. Toxic metals are in the foods we eat, water we drink, and the air we breathe. The human body requires extremely trace amounts of a few metals, but too often the concern is with getting too much, rather than too little. Metals become toxic when the quantity is too high and it takes really very little

Vitamins: How to Tell Natural from Synthetic

2013-03-13T00:00:00.000-04:00

By Pao L. Chang; Millions of people take dietary supplements everyday to improve their health but only a few know how to tell if their supplements are synthetic or not. Synthetic vitamins are usually less effective because they are chemically created or reduced down to one specific crystalline vitamin; therefore, they are no longer natural. Synthetic vitamins are not natural because they are

What is MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)?

2013-03-10T12:39:00.001-04:00

By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND; Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is an organic sulfur-containing compound that occurs naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains, animals, and even humans. MSM has earned a lot of attention for its use as a nutritional supplement. This is due to MSM’s reputation as a potent antioxidant booster that is believed to resist inflammation and oxidative damage, especially