14

Aug

Indian Head Massage

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Indian Head Massage is a form of relaxing massage therapy which focuses on the head. Indian Head Massage is a massage technique whereby the head and scalp are massaged along with meditation which allows for an effective means of subtle relaxation.

Combining Indian Head massage, with Shiatsu and acupressure techniques on the upper back, shoulders, arms and hands, neck, scalp and face Indian Head Massage releases tension and tends to restore energy balance. By clearing areas of negativity, Indian Head Massage is utilized to release toxins, and helps with knotted muscles. Additionally, Indian Head Massage is great for improving circulation and the lymphatic system. Indian Head massage is also effective with improving joint mobility ease, hightening states of awareness and overall wellbeing.

In particular, persons who may benefit from Indian Head massage are those suffering from tension headaches, eye problems, tinnitus and ear problems, insomnia, neck and shoulder stiffness, sinusistis and congestion, hair loss/thinning, scalp tension and stress.

To learn more about Indian Head Massage, or if you are interested in finding a practitioner who practices Indian Head Massage, feel free to check our Holistic and Massage directories at HolisticJunction.com.

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14

Aug

The Immune System: Don’t Leave Home Without It

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Imagine your reaction when you open a fortune cookie and it reads, “Psychics will lead dogs to your body.” Sort of unnerving, huh? It is, if you don’t first roll over in gut-busting laughter. But, I’m told, that really did happen… I don’t know the reaction of the person involved, but it could have been a bit uncomfortable. After all, why do we open the “fortune cookie” to begin with?

Anyway, people can be disturbed by things like that…and history is replete with such tales. As a physician, what amazes me is the fact we can be a bit uneasy about superstitious events but have no problem “leaving our immune systems” at home.

What do I mean? Let me explain.

Pollsters and advertisers tell us people will spend a fortune getting well, trying to cure or mitigate some disease or condition but will almost NEVER spend a dime PREVENTING disease or health conditions. This is a particularly important point when considering your immune system.

Again, as a physician, I was always amazed when I would tell someone what to do, as to NOT get sick again. Do you think they listened? Sometimes. But they ALWAYS spend a lot on getting well, if possible. That is particularly the case with immune system problems…and immune system problems are our biggest health worries, once they “hit” us.

When you go out into the world every day, try to remember you have an immune system designed to withstand the daily medical issues that afflict us. But, it needs help. Like any defense system, it needs replenishing so as to do its vital work. Immune system malfunction is at the root of most disease conditions.

But, that’s the problem. We can be superstitious about things which have no sound scientific basis to them. But, when warned about the potential failure of our body’s defense and replenishing system…the immune system, we go on without taking heed.

The Immune system: Quidquid praecipies, esto brevis.

In case your Latin is a little rusty, “Whatever you teach, be brief.” A wise maxim. So I will herein live up to it. Here goes: “If your immune system suffers, you will too.” Let me repeat that another way, “If your immune system becomes over active or under active…you could develop diabetes, cancer, arthritis, allergies, strep, bronchitis, tuberculosis and a host of immune system related conditions.

Solution? Well, given the scientific surge in glyconutritional research, the actual solution to these and many others has been, for many sufferers, glyconutritional products. Why? Glyconutrients are the key nutrients designed to strengthen the immune system.

But, why wait to get sick? Did you know that baby’s breast milk is loaded with glyconutrients? Given that, then it is a big non-surprise that their immune systems are well nourished and diseases often pass them by while others around them (including mama) are getting sick!

Did you know many plants (foods/herbs), which people from varying cultures have known about for centuries, actually aid the immune system? The following foods have been known for their “healing properties” over the centuries…and now, because of the boost given to the immune system of our bodies by the glyconutrients in them…we know why.

Immune system boosters: Aloe Vera, coconut, Astragalus, mushrooms (medicinal), Echinacea, some algae, garlic, pectin of fruits, some herbs, yeasts, maize, breast milk, certain saps, husks…

Note the fact the immune system can be kept strong so as to furnish maximum defense when we need it. Why not GET glyconutrional support for your immune system and PREVENT the kinds of conditions that bog you down?

Why suffer from multiple bouts of flu and colds? They are due to an under active immune system.

Why suffer from repeated forays of strep? It too is due to an under active immune system. Get an immune system boost through glyconutrition.

How about those ear infections in junior? Ear infections are due also, in part, to under active immune system conditions. Give them a boost. Glyconutritionals are non-prescription. They are also non-toxic (They’re foods!).

Are you ready for the allergy season? Allergies are the response to over active immune systems. Don’t groan. Cursing the darkness never CURED anything. Glyconutrional supplementation modulates the immune system also. That’s a fancy way of saying the immune system is regulated by the glyconutrients.

What about those of us who have been literally tormented, embarrassed, fatigued and distressed by acute sinus infections? Sinusitis is due, in part, to an under active immune system. I don’t have to tell you what a relief PREVENTION would be. NOT GETTING sinusitis is well worth it. On the other hand, most of us will continue to wait until our immune systems fail us…we get sick…miss work…sneezing all the time, excusing ourselves forever…

All of us see the wisdom in preventing the “let down” our immune systems will suffer IF we do not provide the nutritional strength needed, just as surely as not having vitamin C will ALWAYS result in scurvy. Remember, glyconutrients are NOT new vitamins, minerals, amino acids or enzymes. They are an entirely different nutrient. And they are food. Think NON-Prescription.

Of course, prevention is all it is “cracked up to be.” We see some expense (nothing like “sick bills” i.e. days lost at work, doctor’s visits, x-rays, prescriptions, weakness, suffering, etc.)…We see no apparent results (how do you “see” your immune system anyway?)…We stay healthy (because we aren’t sick to begin with!)…and we decide there’s nothing happening, so we quit prevention, thinking all is well.

Watch out for fortune cookies.

Dr. Robert Gamble is retired from a very successful Cardio-Thoracic surgical career spanning three decades. He is now active in researching medical issues such as glyconutrition and offers his insights for public benefit. This new science is sending shockwaves through the entire medical industry and may be the missing link between health and disease. For information and business opportunity http://www.glycoshare.com or call toll free1-866-735-5871.

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14

Aug

High Blood Pressure - How Green Tea Helps

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In traditional Chinese medicine, high blood pressure is often considered to be a problem of circulation of energy (qi) in the body. Poor diet and emotional imbalance are just two of the factors that can lead to this condition. A combination of acupuncture, teas and herbs is often recommended to balance energy flow.

Secondary high blood pressure is often due to exhaustion of energy reserves. This is known to the Chinese as kidney yin deficiency. The goal of treatment in this case is to build up and restore energy and a suitable diet is really important in aiding people who have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Avoiding too much fat and greasy food and doing physical exercises are the basic essentials, however, Chinese green tea and puerh teas are also very useful to these patients. The tea can help digestion and metabolism in the body and help to reduce the fat in the body.

In the University of Beijing a recent study showed that people who drink tea as opposed to people who drink coffee are 38% less likely to have lasting high blood pressure problems. The lowering of your pressure will allow you more Qi in your body and you will feel more energized as a result. Daily and gradual exercise is also highly recommended. The drinking of natural teas, especially Puerhr, along with a proper diet will assist with the reduction of fat and clinically tested levels of blood pressure and cholesterol.

Jo Borshell http://www.in-nature.com

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14

Aug

Nature’s Inexpensive Motion Sickness Remedy

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A lot of people buy motion sickness pills to take while
traveling. What most people don’t know is that taking a
simple, inexpensive ginger capsule works just as well and
has some extra health benefits that motion sickness pills
don’t.

Known as the Sailor’s Secret, ginger pills have been used
for years by sailors, fishermen, and even flight attendants
to ward off an upset stomach.

Clinical trials suggest that ginger supplements can relieve
the nausea associated with motion sickness, chemotherapy,
the aftermath of surgery, and the first trimester of
pregnancy.

The American Phytotherapy Research Laboratory
in Salt Lake City has conducted a classic study on motion
sickness. By spinning motion sickness-prone students in two
groups-one group was given Dramamine, the other group ginger.
It was discovered that the group given the ginger was able to
withstand the full 6 minute “spin” with less nausea and
dizziness, while the other group stopped the ride within
4 1/2 minutes.

For over 5000 years ginger was revered as the “universal
medicine” by the ancient Orientals of China and India and
highly sought after by spice traders.

In Asian societies, ginger has always been known for its
healing powers. Japanese researchers believe the gingerols
found in ginger, may be responsible for blocking the body’s
reflex to vomit.

Denmark researchers have discovered that ginger can block the
effects of prostaglandins. These are substances that cause
inflammation of the blood vessels in the brain, which leads
to migraines.

Ginger is considered a useful aid to digestion,
a good circulatory stimulant and has been shown to be effective
in helping to lower blood pressure and reduce blood clotting.
The main active ingredient is thought to be a compound called
gingerol, which helps to relax blood vessels and stimulate blood
flow. Ginger tea is a warming and soothing remedy for coughs and
colds, acting as an expectorant, loosening catarrh and phlegm.
In fact, it could be said to be a great all round revitalizing
health tonic.

Ginger is reputed to have qualities that may prevent heart attacks,
arthritis pain, aid digestion, prevent colds and flu, skin cancers
and aid weight loss.

The best example of ginger’s anti-inflammatory potential is
in the treatment of arthritis. “According to Paul
Schullick’s in ‘Ginger, Common Spice or Wonder Drug’, ”
trials in Denmark showed that more than three quarters of
those tested experienced relief in pain and swelling” Other
conditions associated with inflammation are asthma, painful
menstruation and migraines.

Many women claim that ginger tea helps rid them of menstrual
cramps. It has anti-inflammatory properties that can lessen
the pain of rheumatoid arthritis.

Respiratory infections - it is well known for its warming
action on the upper respiratory tract, so it has been used
to treat colds and flu.

It has been found to be effective in cramps caused by
stomach gas. Ginger also stimulates digestion.

It has a wholesome effect on the circulatory system as it
makes the platelets less sticky and is of great benefit in
case of circulatory disorders.

As a mood enhancer, ginger’s cineole content may help
contribute to stress relief.

It is a great mouth freshener and ginger tea has vastly
refreshing properties.

Ginger speeds up your metabolic rate and is an effective
aid to weight loss.

So there you have it. Instead of buying motion sickness pills
for your next trip, why not try inexpensive ginger pills
instead. They work just as well and give you a whole lot more
for your money.

CITATIONS

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’
Committee on Practice Bulletins. “Nausea and vomiting
during pregnancy,” Clinical Management Guidelines for
Obstetricians-Gynecologists, no. 52, April 2004

Smith, C, et al. “A randomized controlled trial of ginger
to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnancy,” Obstetrics and
Gynecology, April 2004, pp. 639-45

About the author: Brad Bahr is the author of many health
related articles and websites. He has been testing and
reviewing health supplements for many years. Try his new
health article search engine at http://www.findustuff.com
where you can browse and search by keyword over 6,000
interesting health related articles.

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14

Aug

What Exactly is Alternative Therapy and How Does It Boost Your Health and Well-being?

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My first yoga retreat

I never wanted it to stop. It was a wonderful feeling of joy, love compassion and connection to everyone who was there with me. This was despite the fact that I had only met these people just three days ago. But at that moment, it felt like I had known them all my life.

This was my first yoga retreat. Four days of total immersion in the practice, philosophy and life of hatha yoga. We practiced yoga twice a day. Spent several hours in sitting and walking meditation and learned about the philosophy of yoga through talks and discussions.

We helped prepare and ate the most delicious home-made vegetarian food. I was on an energy high. I had so much stamina. It was the best short break I had ever had.

So why did it effect me so profoundly?

Our subtle energy body

Yoga works on our bodies and minds at many levels, and in a way that traditional medicine fails. Infact, many of the alternative therapies and practices, that have become so popular, work on our mind and body in powerful ways.

You may not realise it, but your body has a network of unseen energy channels. They follow the pathways of our nervous system and provide a constant supply of subtle energy that keeps us alive.

This complex mesh of energy channels, or ‘meridians’ as the Chinese call them, focus around 7 energy centers or ‘chakras’ that are vertically aligned from our crown to our abdomen. Yoga, and many alternative therapies and practices, increase, balance and harmonise this energy network.

Lao Tsu, the revered Chinese sage and chi kung master, said,

“When human beings are born, they are tender and soft. At death they are stiff and hard. All things, the grass as well as the trees, are tender and supple when alive”.

It’s this hidden energy system that keeps us alive, vibrant and healthy.

Shiatsu, acupressure and acupuncture

The study of our energy bodies can be seen in shiatsu, acupressure and acupuncture. These are just three of the many practices that originate from the East.

Shiatsu is a system of full body massage taken lying down on a futon. But
it’s more than just massage. Many part of your body are pressed and massaged where the subtle energy lines meet. The effect is both invigorating and relaxing at the same time. My first massage was so good I fell asleep.

Acupuncture is a curative system that is accepted by the western medical establishment because it works. Needles are inserted so they connect with the energy channels in your body. By placing these needles at the right points your energy and health is both rebalanced and restored.

The ancient art of yoga

Yoga, stretching and pilates is about exercising your muscles and ligaments, but it’s more than this. The gentle stretching of muscles releases trapped energy and energises the muscles and ligaments the pose is working on.

Yoga involves stretching into a pose and holding the position while breathing in or out deeply and completely. There is a dynamic to this apparent stillness. You may be holding the position, but your deep breathing is moving energy and refreshes the parts of your body other exercise cannot reach.

So, the slow and steady movements free trapped energy, energise muscles and ligaments and refresh your whole body. At the same time you are developing strength and stamina while holding these poses.

Mind and body health

Traditional medicine and therapies work with symptoms, known illnesses and diseases. Holistic and alternative practices and therapies view illness as a warning that your system is out of balance. Many of these practices work on you at different levels, especially your subtle energy body.

It’s all about re-balancing your mind and body so that it works properly once again. It’s a ‘whole’-istic view rather than a piecemeal view.

Maybe that’s why modern medicine seems unable to cure some illnesses and health problems.

We have so much to learn.

Terry Dunn writes regular articles on how to use alternative therapies to improve your health.
To read more articles visit his website, http://www.holistichealthtalk.com

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