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136: Benefits and Dangers of Deep Breathing

Optimal deep breathing increases our vitality and promotes relaxation. Unfortunately, when we try to take a so-called deep breath, most of us do the exact opposite: we "take a breath" suck in our bellies and raise our shoulders. This is shallow breathing as measured by volume as it tries to access air from the high chest where there is to little to

137: Better HydrationOne Grain of Sea Salt at a Time

Few people think of salt when they are feeling thirsty, but many findings suggest that what you add to your water may be as important as the water itself. Many emphatically believe that a high quality sea salt can do more to help combat dehydration than water alone. This new understanding has many people adding salt to their water bottles. Sea

138: Bird FluWhat It Is And How You Can Protect Yourself

Everywhere you turn you see it on the news. Bird flu is on the rise and people are scared. Finding out more about it will help you learn how to protect you and your family. H5N1: What is it? Also known as Avian Flu, the H5N1 virus is commonly seen among wild birds and is as typical as the human cold and is transmitted between birds. Domes

139: Building A First Aid Kit For Your Home

If you are not a doctor, nurse, or first aid attendant building a first aid kit for your home can seem a bit frightening but we are going to tell you exactly what you need to put in home first aid kit to make sure you are prepared to deal with your family's first aid issues. I recommend building two of these kits - one for the house and one for

140: Coming To Your Senses Again and Again

When we talk about the Enchanted Self we are referring to positive states of mind and body that are unique to each of us. We are also referring to the process by which we tap into our Enchanted Self. (The name I have given to this delightful, happy, elevated part of us that knows how to have fun, feel alive and be joyful.) One step in the proces

141: Curing Wrinkles and Aging Skin

Why is it that practically everyone in the middle class to the upper levels of demographics in any country are worried about getting wrinkles? Maybe it's the fear of getting old or looking old, or the wanting to look socially acceptable, or just plain vanity. We all have our own reasons. But whatever it is, everyone is united in wanting to solve th

142: Do You Suffer From Bipolar Depression Symptoms

Research on brain structure and function, neurochemical messenger systems (neurotransmitters), and brain-body connections suggests fundamental, delicate, two-way relationships between the brain's environment and mood, behavior, and resistance to disease. One focus of brain research has been to identify and integrate traditional medical and psych

143: Does Healing Energy Exist

In my nearly twenty year exploration of alternative medicine and healing I have often wondered about the concept of healing "energy." Healing energy is a mysterious thing indeed. Many people can definitely feel it but it escapes scientific measurement. When scientists try to measure this energy in the form of the four forces of nature (electromagne

144: Factors On What Causes Sinus Drainage

when you ask, "what causes sinus drainage," you almost certainly don't realize that you have sinus drainage every day, even when you are perfectly healthy. Your body produces up to one-half gallon of saliva and mucus every day in the lungs, nose, throat and sinuses. You swallow several times in a minute, so extrapolate that out for an entire day an

145: Feel Young Again Human Growth Hormone Can Help You

By the time you reach 60, your natural production of Human Growth Hormone is most likely to be half of what it was when you were 20. This means that you will have less energy, more body fat, heal slower and have a weaker immune system. Recent studies have shown the direct impact Human Growth Hormone has on multiple body functions. How can Human

146: Fight Asthma With Vitamins And Over The Counter Products

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by episodes or attacks of inflammation and narrowing of small airways in response to exposure to environmental stimuli. Asthma attacks can vary from mild to life threatening. The main symptom of Asthma is shortness of breath as the result of the bronchial passages becoming narrowed through exp

147: Fight Cirrhosis Of The Liver With Vitamins And Over The Counter Products

Cirrhosis of the Liver is the chronic inflammation of the liver, which results in scar tissue replacing the normal liver tissue. The scar tissue of the liver blocks the flow of blood through the organ and disrupts the normal functions of the liver. The liver performs more functions than any other organ in the human body. The liver is responsib

148: Food And Antiaging Go Together

We've all heard the statement "you are what you eat," but where the aging of your body is to be considered, eating those foods which contain high levels of preservatives may have a negative affect. Those interested in antiaging and food will know that food is a key factor in the quest to stay young. For some reason some people like to trick them

149: Guides Part 2 Different Forms

In this Earth plane guides are available for you and will come at various times in your life if you are open to them. Guides have specific tasks and bring specific knowledge with them. Depending on what you are trying to achieve or are doing at that moment will determine how long a guide may walk with you on your path. Guides come in many forms.

150: Healthy Nutrition For The Elderly

Healthy eating and nutrition for the elderly is greatly impacted by several factors, one of them being a change in body composition. During the later years in life, the body will lose bone and muscle and gain fat because the hormones aren't very active anymore. There are many factors which hinder an elderly person's health. The information bel