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271: The Five Elements of Oriental Medicine

This essentially means that any trained person in Chinese medicine will turn towards nature and the characteristics that are in this environment to determine why one may be unhealthy. One of the ways that these determinations are made is through the five elements. The five elements consist of water, wood, fire, earth and metal. When looking

272: The Health Benefits of Chamomile Tea

Tea drinkers love Chamomile Tea; in fact, many tea lovers prefer this type of tea over many others. It is very popular and at least once in your life, it is likely that you have had Chamomile Tea at some point. However, while many people simply love the tastes, they are completely unaware of the many benefits that can be had with Chamomile Tea.

273: The History of Antibiotics

At sometime or another, almost every physician has prescribed an antibiotic. Their uses range from treatments of lacerations to infections to pneumonia. The controversy over their usage possibly ensures that they may not be used much longer. But what could possibly replace them? The story of antibiotics starts more than three thousand years ago,

274: The Miracles Of Tea Tree Oil For Skin And Hair Care

Tea tree, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA, native to Australia, is a tree or shrub with needle like leaves similar in appearance to cypress with heads of sessile pale flowers. The popular tea tree oil is derived from this tree. The aborigines of Australia have been known to have used the tea tree oil to treat a range of ailments from colds, sores to acne an

275: The Poisoning of Humanity

I am a doctor of Internal Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. I have been in practice for 18 years. Being naturally inclined to thirst after knowledge, I have continued to read, study and expand my horizons. Not satisfied with Medical Textbooks alone, I also have extensively delved into Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Nutrition, Envi

276: The Possible Risks and Complications of Lasik Surgery

In the world today, where it seems as if everyone is having some procedure or the other done to themselves, it is well-known that with any procedure comes that of the risk of certain complications, and these must be taken fully into consideration by anyone who is planning on having that particular surgery done. With Lasik surgery, the advantage

277: The Problem with Speed Eating

Have you ever noticed how fast some people can eat? While no one has ever actually inhaled food, it is surprising how fast some folks can make a meal disappear. When Americans go out to eat, we usually order a drink and socialize while waiting to be seated. Some order another drink before the meal is served, but when the food comes out it is

278: The Reasons Why Antioxidants And Antiaging Are A Perfect Match

It's often said humans are living longer but does that mean they are enjoying the later years of their lives. In fact, maybe a more apt description would be "living shorter but dying longer!" Antiaging food is a hotly debated topic by those pushing the benefits of medications on people and those pushing for more natural, nutrition based products

279: The Role of Fiber in Your Diet

When you're talking about diet, you usually hear that you need less of something. Less fat, less sugar, less cholesterol. But there is one thing that you need more of: fiber. The use of fiber, bulk or roughage was once thought of as just filler. If you eat more fiber, there is less room in your stomach for high-fat, high-calorie foods. That is s

280: The Sacral Chakra in Reiki

The sacral chakra is an area on the body that is located between the upper parts of the sacrum. This chakra is important in communicating and opening to universal energies, as well as helping with healing in Reiki. Because of these properties, people use the sacral chakra as a way to help with healing. There are several ways in which a Reiki practi

281: The Ultimate Detox Tool- Discover 3 Powerful Water Detox Methods

"Cast Thyself Into The Enfolding Arms Of The Angel Of Water For She Shall Cast Out From Thee All That Is Unclean And Evil." - The Dead Sea Scrolls- 3rd century BCE to 640 AD. It constitutes an intrinsic part of our daily life and we couldn't survive without it. Amongst its countless benefits to our health and our planet, WATER is the ultimate na

282: The Use Of An Electrocardiogram

This article describes in some detail what an electrocardiogram is, how it works and how you are impacted. An electrocardiogram, which is sometimes referred to simply as an ECG or an EKG, is a diagnostic tool that doctors and medical professionals use to measure a patients heart activity by paying attention to the electric current flowing in the

283: The Use Of Herbal Remedies In Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy makes use of aromatic herbal remedies for physical, emotional, and mental healing. Essential oils from herbs are distilled to produce soothing, healing aromas. When essential oils are known as volatile, this means that the molecules in these herbal remedies evaporate quickly into the air. When you inhale the aroma of an essentia

284: Three Alternative Natural Remedies to Better Your Health

Day in and day out we often find ourselves complaining about how tired we get throughout the day. One thing is for certain, if we don't take action on anything nothing will ever change. The way most of our nine to fives lives work it is no wonder we have tendencies to stress and fatigue. It seems as though out diets have been getting worse and w

285: Time Management Will Help Reduce Stess

Time management is basically about being focused. The Pareto Principle also known as the '80:20 Rule' states that 80% of efforts that are not time managed or unfocused generates only 20% of the desired output. However, 80% of the desired output can be generated using only 20% of a well time managed effort. Although the ratio '80:20' is only arbit