SelfGrowth.com articles for Naturopathic Medicine

Do Supplements have different absorption & bioavailability? YES!

info@DrGrantWellness.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 2:30:25 pm

Absorption & Bioavailability of Supplements: Not all Supplements are made the same!! their absorption or Bioavailability range from 5% up to 90%. Use supplements that are Natural, standardized and most importantly Patented, Proven Clinically,Published, Predictable and Priced resonable. We ...

Natural Methods to prevent any Bateria/Virus/ H1N1 Swine Flue

info@DrGrantWellness.com — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 3:55:05 pm

1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications) using Tea Tree Oil. 2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap). 3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water or Tea ...

Vinegar, Muscle Cramps, Blood Sugar and Acids

karensvaughan@gmail.com — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

The New York Times just published an article indicating that pickle juice (made of salt, vinegar and spices) was helpful at relieving muscle cramps. In a very small trial, 10 men exercised until dehydrated then were electrically stimulated until they cramped, and were given either pickle juice ...

Men & Women's Health Awareness Month:The Prostate & Thyroid Glands Exposed

Daniel@Vaxa.com — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

Like most men I am concerned about my health, and increasingly, the subject of prostate health has found its way into many of my conversations. Interestingly, I am amazed at how little most men actually know about their prostate, and at the casual nonchalance they seem to exhibit about it. This ...

Kerala Ayurveda – Healthy way of life

jaisonvincent@gmail.com — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

Ayurveda is the science and art of harnessing this miraculous potential within us that is pure and invincible and is often called the "Mother of All Healing”. Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient, highly comprehensive system of medicine based on a holistic approach rooted in ancient Indian culture. ...

Natural Remedies For Constipation Are The Best Way How To Cure Constipation!

dpance@yahoo.com — Sun, 30 May 2010 12:00:00 am

It is not so difficult to find some natural remedies for constipation if we are following the reason-consequences rule, which at the first place says, that when the food is without fiber then food in the bowels is transported slowly and water is taken from the bowel and we have dry and painful ...

Cancer Survivors – Two Basic Biomarkers to Watch for Steady Recovery

dranca13@gmail.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:00:00 am

Although much has been learned about the biology of cancer since President Nixon launched the war on cancer back in 1971, calling for “the same kind of concentrated effort that split the atom and put the man on the moon.” 40 years later and billions in federally funded cancer research; it seems ...

Look Who Came To Dinner

drbradcase@sbcglobal.net — Sun, 23 May 2010 12:00:00 am

One of the more common, but least identified problems I find with people’s health is also one of the least discussed—and with good reason. It’s kind of disgusting. The problem is parasites. Though rarely discussed in polite conversation, I find parasites affecting people more often than you ...

Alternative Medical Practitioners: Be Cautious. Be Selective.

Fountainofyout@aol.com — Mon, 17 May 2010 12:00:00 am

To begin with understand that I am not writing this from a “large number of physicians who do not adhere to customary allopathic medical procedures are quacks” standpoint. Exactly the reverse. I shun allopathic wellness practitioners like a pestilence. As I have been searching for a nutritional ...

The Secrets Behind Healing with Manuka Honey

info@honeymarkproducts.com — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:00:00 am

Honey has been used as a natural medicine for centuries. Prior to the advent of antibiotics and other traditional forms of medicine, honey was commonly used to treat infections and promote wound healing. All types of honey have some levels of healing properties. However, Manuka Honey from ...

Liver Detox... Doing It Right

marek@blueprintfitness.co.uk — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 3:37:37 pm

The liver is at the centre of all metabolic processes. It is the first organ to receive the absorbed contents from your intestines and must act as a filter. It stores carbohydrates and balances your blood sugar levels. It also activates and deactivates hormones and lots of important biological ...

Ringing Ears After a Concert?

andywilson98@yahoo.com — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 8:50:00 pm

Those who enjoy going out and seeing their favorite band or singer play live often experience a ringing in their ears after a concert is over (this is also known as tinnitus). The "ringing" can be a high pitched whine or squeal. Some people have also described hearing "white noise" which is ...

Are You Addicted to Prescription Medication?

stayhealthyandwell@yahoo.com — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:06:00 am

In case you missed The Oprah Winfrey Show last year, Dr. Mehmet Oz was on the show talking about Americans being addicted to prescription medications. The show was primarily about pain-relieving, anti-anxiety and anti-depressant related medications; those being the primary drugs that people get ...

Meditation the Natural Way

info@meditateherbal.com — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 8:43:05 pm

Did you know Mother Nature provides us with the same benefits as we would gain from hours of deep meditation? No more dogma, no more gurus! -Dramatically increase alpha brainwaves -Relax the nervous system -Focus the mind and increase attention -Significantly reduce anxiety ...

Menstrual Pain and Heaviness -- Who Needs 'Em??

drtina@tinachristie.com — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:49:00 am

Menstrual pain and heaviness are not necessary! There are so many misconceptions about a woman`s menstrual cycle and what is and is not normal. I see so many woman who have suffered for years or who have had their uterus removed because of heavy bleeding. So much can be done! This ...

Magnesium, The Most Deficient Mineral in the American Diet is Not Calcium

paul@theherbprof.com — Thu, 7 Jan 2010 4:45:00 am

That is right the most common mineral deficient in the U.S. diet is magnesium not calcium. Of the American population 95% are deficient in magnesium. Of all the minerals our body needs magnesium is the most important, not calcium; without enough magnesium our ...

Consistency - The Secret to Vibrant Health

drtina@tinachristie.com — Wed, 6 Jan 2010 5:00:00 pm

Be Consistent It's all about consistency. Whatever you do consistently will make a big difference in your life and your health and whatever you do inconsistently or sporadically will either make a small difference or no difference at all in your life. Do Healthy Things Consistently and ...

The Holidays and Your Weight: The Contingency Plan

drtina@tinachristie.com — Wed, 6 Jan 2010 5:00:35 pm

Caveat: Only for the serious ——————————————————————- Important Information: This newsletter isn’t for those who have a history of, or currently have anorexia, bulimia or any kind of issue where you tend to starve yourself or obsess over food in an unhealthy way. If you restrict yourself to ...

Food Sensitivities and the Holidays: The Contingency Plan You Need

drtina@tinachristie.com — Wed, 6 Jan 2010 5:00:24 pm

Stress Headaches Can Be Bad Indeed. If They Aren’t From Stress, How Can You Get Better?

futurefocus@telus.net — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 4:14:00 am

If you’ve been told your headaches are from stress, you need another opinion, soon. The reality is, any symptoms, seemingly related to stress need more investigation. Stress headaches usually result from chronic stress, but this diagnosis is not correct a good portion of the time. Dr. David ...

Bach flower remedies - how can they help me?

juliapflaum@gmail.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 7:36:36 am

Bach flower remedies can help to treat some emotionally distressing states. They are derived from various plants and flowers and were developed by Edward Bach, a Harley Street doctor, in the 1930s, who believed that: 'Disease will never be cured or eradicated by present materialistic methods, ...

My Story

craftyross@msn.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 5:45:54 pm

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain" Anonymous I was told I had Wegener’s Granulomatoses Vasculitis (WGV), severe cardiomyopathy and at one point the whites of my eyes had started to melt and I was blind. I was too old, too sick, and ...

Healthcare in America; Choices and Freedom

erikcata@me.com — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 2:54:00 pm

One point I believe everybody can and will agree upon is our current healthcare system is broken. A complete re-engineering process is really needed. And that of course is where the debate begins. We can safely assume Big Pharma will have nobody's health interests at heart; assuming they ...

Natural Cycles and Voice Health

hilarycanto@yahoo.co.uk — Fri, 4 Sep 2009 5:14:00 pm

As the Autumn Equinox approaches I thought you might like to know a little more about how our voice health is affected by the coming and going of the seasons! In order to do this I need to give you a VERY BRIEF layman’s biology/physiology prep! You may notice more, after reading this, your own ...

The Wrong Foods can Cause Back Pain

znbindustries@cox.net — Tue, 1 Sep 2009 9:11:12 pm

Back pain can be triggered by a number of things, one of them being the foods you eat or don’t eat. Here is some information about the types of foods you should be eating and those which you should stay away from. Most importantly, you should drink plenty of water on a daily basis to hydrate ...

Three Simple Nutrients for Migraine Relief

alexis@alsearsmd.com — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:05:03 am

Did you know there are a few simple nutrients that you can take to help you get rid of migraines for good? If you or a loved one suffers from migraines, you know that most people pop a pill and sleep the pain away in a dark room. And many of them deal with terrible side effects like ...

Migraine Headaches, Signs & Treatment

drhow1@earthlink.net — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 4:51:00 pm

Migraine is more than just a bad headache. With over 45 million sufferers in the USA alone, migraines have a substantial impact on both personal and working life. One in 10 people suffer with migraine, of which nearly 75% are women. In business, migraines account for approximately 57 million ...

Cancer Cured without Chemo - Believe It!

knoepp@olypen.com — Wed, 8 Jul 2009 11:00:00 pm

A very effective cancer cure, and it is a cure, is being used quietly and extensively by alternative physicians. Since it is cheap and involves only diet, with no expensive drugs required, the conventional medical community has no interest in it and has virtually been ignoring it for the past 55 ...

The 3-Step Blueprint to Prevent Hemorrhoids

jamespereira@yahoo.com — Wed, 8 Jul 2009 4:14:00 am

Are you worried that you may suffer from painful hemorrhoids (aka piles) because you have a family history of this condition? Maybe you have seen some bloody stools and are wondering if you could possibly have hemorrhoids? First off, let me assure you that the causes of hemorrhoids are ...

Natural Remedies Are Used by Over 50% of People in the US

vfstore@yahoo.com — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:11:33 am

Every day, more and more people are turning to Naturopathy to find a solution with their health problems. Some of them even feel more comfortable with natural medicine than drugs prescribed by their physicians, often filled with negative effects. If in the past herbal medicine was used mostly in ...

How to Beat the Swine Flu the Natural Way

sandor.cruz@gmail.com — Tue, 12 May 2009 7:51:28 pm

Swine flu, influenza A, h1n1 flu. Whatever it's called, this latest flu pandemic sure is scaring a lot of people out of their wits. But should you be afraid of the big bad swine flu? The swine flu scare has spawned different reactions from different countries, some expected, some extreme. In ...

How to Find Out What’s Working and What Isn’t

innertraditions@selfgrowth.com — Wed, 6 May 2009 1:44:19 pm

This article is an excerpt from "Optimal Digestive Health: A Complete Guide" by John Furlong, N.D., edited by Trent W. Nichols, M.D. and Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH, and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com To practice truly preventive medicine, we have to know when to intervene. We need to ...

The Naturopathic Concept of Illness

innertraditions@selfgrowth.com — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 2:34:08 pm

This article is an excerpt from "The Naturopathic Way" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com REMEDIES AND THERAPIES Helping the Body to Heal Itself In allopathic medicine the diagnosis of the patient is considered to be the most important point to be resolved, because medical ...

Deep Cleaning: Letting Go and Becoming New with Colon Hydrotherapy

agentofvalue1@selfgrowth.com — Mon, 2 Mar 2009 2:05:45 pm

Modern Living versus Human Physiology We clean our clothes, skin, houses, and cars, but what about our insides? Natural physicians will tell you, “Old age starts in the colon.” And certainly, colon toxicity underlies many commonly reported health problems—not only constipation, diarrhea, gas, ...

Naturopathy

agentofvalue1@selfgrowth.com — Mon, 2 Mar 2009 1:37:33 pm

This article focuses on alternative medicine therapies: what they are, why they are, and what difference that should make to you and yours. There might be some who do not know much about naturopathy and the alternative medicine therapies it employs. Wisdom dictates that you contact your ...

Naturopathic Physicians: Doctors Who Understand Health as Much as Disease

agentofvalue1@selfgrowth.com — Mon, 2 Mar 2009 1:31:32 pm

Naturopathy is essentially an eclectic system of medicine using the most natural and least invasive methods of treating disease. Yet it is not so much a collection of treatment strategies as it is a philosophy of treating. Naturopathic physician Kenneth Proefrock, NMD, says, “What defines ...

Adaptogens for Stress Related Decline

diane@mountainholistic.com — Sun, 1 Mar 2009 10:53:45 am

To understand how adrenal fatigue develops, it is important to understand the original, evolutionary function of the adrenal glands. The adrenals are apricot-sized glands located on top of each kidney, and are important control centers for many of the body's hormones and stress response. The ...

Optimizing Thyroid Function

Drconniend@aol.com — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 4:05:17 am

The Thyroid Foundation of American reports that about 13 million Americans have thyroid disorders, of which nearly 11 million are women and more than half are undiagnosed 1. In his book, Thyroid Power, Dr. Richard L. Shamus concurs with the above and writes, “Although extremely common, low ...

What's Inside Our Cells Proves Drugs Don't Heal!

services@AdvancedClinicalNutrition.com — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 5:14:11 pm

"The Diagram of the Metabolism and Pathways of the Human Cells was mysteriously left out of medical school text books over 40 years ago," reports Janet Lang, D.C. When you look at this diagram, you see that only nutrients are inside our cells. Nutrients are macro-nutrients (proteins, ...

Diabetes can be Prevented!

DoctorCLD@aol.com — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 7:43:06 am

Diabetes in the United States and around the world is at an all-time high. According to the World Health Organization, • At least 171 million people worldwide have diabetes, and that number is expected to double in the next 20 years. • Diabetes is one of the world's leading causes of ...

The Naturopathic Concept of Illness

sam@selfgrowth.com — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 4:17:41 am

*Book Excerpt - from The Naturopathic Way REMEDIES AND THERAPIES Helping the Body to Heal Itself In allopathic medicine the diagnosis of the patient is considered to be the most important point to be resolved, because medical prescriptions will be determined by clues that indicate a ...

Characteristic Symptoms

gpaisnd@gmail.com — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 8:14:17 am

Characteristic symptoms are symptoms that illustrate the individuality of the patient. These may be found in the mind, emotions, dreams, general tendencies, food cravings, sleep, sex, energy, and so on. What we’re looking for is the individual expression of the person who is sick. The real ...

Flower Essences for Natural Healing

petitefl@aromahealthtexas.com — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 6:42:01 am

For over 30 years, I have traveled and researched herbals in many countries and cultures. My “classroom” includes jungles, rain forests, Native American reservations, clinics and hospitals, households and ancient texts. Every indigenous culture I studied made flower essences in a ...

Why am I so Tired?

draieta@aol.com — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 9:03:33 am

"Why am I so tired?" This is a question I hear almost daily in my practice from patients. Fatigue is probably the number one complaint amongst most new patients that I see. Almost all of these patients will present with the same complaint, “Doc, no matter how much sleep I get at night I ...

Naturopathic Medicine Lessons for Living and Lifestyle

professionaltest@selfgrowth.com — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 7:23:52 am

An Interview with Author and Naturopathic Doctor Holly Lucille Though many individuals may have an expressed interest in naturopathic medicine “this is a field that people are drawn to,” says Holly Lucille, N.D., former president of the California Naturopathic Doctor’s Association. Boasting ...

Ear Infection Natural Treatment - Foods and Diet That Heal

staff@wholistictherapycentre.com — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 8:37:38 pm

A lot of the pain and soreness associated with ear infections comes from inflammation of the ear and Eustachian tubes. Inflamed tissue and fluid in the ear puts pressure on the nerves causing pain. Inflammation is characterized by pain, heat, redness and swelling. There is also a reduction in ...

Ear Infection Natural Treatments - Vitamins and Minerals

staff@wholistictherapycentre.com — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 8:21:58 pm

Good nutrition, combined with sensible supplementation can give you the edge in your treatment of an ear infection. The average person doesn't consume an optimal amount of all nutrients in their diet. In fact, scientific trials indicate that all adults should take supplements, even more so if ...

Ear Infection Treatment - The Dangers of Prescription Drugs

staff@wholistictherapycentre.com — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 9:33:07 pm

Firstly, can I make it clear that ear infections can be very serious. In some cases prescription drugs are necessary, and in fact can be potentially lifesaving. However in the majority of ear infections, drugs will be of little use. Doctors may prescribe drugs that mask your symptoms temporarily ...

Cleanse or Die

healinggrace@verizon.net — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 5:59:35 am

Cleanse or Die Everyday we are exposed to many thousands of toxic chemicals. These chemicals and industrial toxics cannot be avoided. They are in our air, water and soil. Even if you live in a perfectly beautiful forested landscape far away from any industrial enterprises and eat only organic ...

Thyroid Hormone Interference

DrJacobSchor1@msn.com — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 3:00:18 am

Coffee has been added to the list of things that interfere with absorption of thyroid hormone. That's the list of things that you shouldn’t take along with thyroid hormone keeps growing. Most simply hinder absorption of the drug from the digestive tract and effectively reduce the dose ...