Posts from — February 2008

“Think of Western medicine as looking at the tree and Eastern medicine as looking at the whole forest.” Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine often cite this analogy to describe their alternative medicines and practices. The practices do not contradict each other, but rather take two different approaches – while Western medicine looks at nerve endings linking to muscles and organs, Eastern medicine looks at the lack or excess of energy.

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Women’s health nutrition supplements come in many different varieties. One can find a long line of multivitamins on the shelves of their local drug store or even grocery store. Many of these products provide a way for a woman to stay healthy on a daily basis. By regulating which supplements to intake, she can rest assured that they are working to keep her system balanced. But what are the best women’s diet nutrition supplements?

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If you’ve decided to quit smoking now, then congratulations. You’ve taken a huge step on the road to getting healthier and living longer. Undoubtedly, you know that quitting smoking isn’t going to be easy, so you’ll want to consider all the options for stop smoking programs and treatments available. The good news is: there are a lot! Cold turkey isn’t the best way to quit smoking anymore.

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Magnetic therapy has been used in China for over 4,000 years as non-invasive therapy to relieve migraine pain, insomnia, digestive problems, sinusitis and muscular aches when traditional medicines have failed. Some people believe that just any magnet will work or that if they put it on a desired location, it will have an overall effect on the entire body. This is simply not the case. Magnets work locally to transport the blood’s iron particles and oxygenate the blood in the closest area. The jury is out as to the effectiveness of these pain relievers, but it seems that the people who love this “magnet therapy,” really love it and the hardened skeptics will always remain doubtful.

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When you decide to stop smoking, you will undoubtedly reap some health benefits from quitting. To end the habit successfully, one of the most helpful things you can do for yourself is to make a list of the reasons for quitting. Then, when the craving for a cigarette hits, you can take your list out and look at your reasons for quitting. Oftentimes, the list of benefits will override your urge to smoke.

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Smokers know that quitting smoking is one of the hardest things they will ever do. Former smokers might make quitting smoking look easy, but anybody who has tried to quit knows the struggles that lie ahead. One of the biggest obstacles to quitting smoking is that fact that many smokers are uncertain if they truly want to quit. Even though they know it’s best, they find reasons to justify not quitting smoking and may enjoy the habit.

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Western medicine dictates that we respond to ailments with a quick fix. Feeling tired? Grab a cup of coffee. Have a headache? Take an Ibuprofen. Can’t sleep? Ask your doctor about Lunestra. Taking “the easy way out” has become a way of life for many people who live in a fast-paced world geared around work and productivity. However, there has been increased interest in slowing down, taking some time to reflect, de-stress and recoup. Chinese energy medicine takes a holistic approach to wellness, aimed at uniting mind, body and spirit in harmony through various techniques.

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Most of us have had some form of heartburn. It’s something that affects millions of Americans each year. However, the symptoms can range from an acidic taste in the mouth to debilitating abdominal and chest pain. So how can you tell acid reflux symptoms from a sleeping disorder, food poisoning, laryngitis or a heart attack?

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Acid reflux is a disease that afflicts many people each and every day. They live with the discomfort and constant round of medications. That burning, heavy sensation in the throat and chest can make anyone feel less than their best. Many people are unclear as to why acid reflux is afflicting them or even if they have acid reflux. Many patients suffer for years with acid reflux, thinking they only have indigestion or heart burn. In this article we will discuss some of the more common questions dealing with acid reflux.

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