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Zensight Process: A New Evolution in Energy Healing By : Carol Ann Rowland Zensight Process is a self-help energy work technique that involves combining visualization together with healing statements, in order to get both hemispheres of the brain fully activated during the healing process. This article outlines how to use Zensight to address general concerns, and illustrates this with an excerpt from an actual 30 minute session during which a woman's chronic pain is fully resolved, using Zensight Process. Zen Shiatsu Massage's Healing Touch By : Rebecca Prescott Learn about the differences between zen shiatsu and other types of shiatsu, as well as key points about how a practitioner arrives at his diagnosis. Find out how the meridians fit in, what they are, and which is the least painful of the different types of shiatsu practiced in the West. Your Recommended Daily Allowance for Relaxation By : Janette Marie Freeman Stress is the curse of living in modern times. Everyone suffers from stress. And the stress we suffer takes a heavy toll on our bodies, emotions and minds. Would You Use Hypnosis To Lose Weight And Stop Smoking? By : Jose Rossello Hypnosis represents a powerful behavior-change strategy designed to speed up the process of lifestyle change for smoking cessation and relapse prevention. On the other hand, hypnosis has been shown to be an effective treatment for low to moderate amounts of weight loss. Would You Like an Alternative to Harsh Drugs for Combating Anxiety Attacks By : Terry McGee I am one of the millions of sufferers of anxiety or panic attacks, so I know first hand how bad it can get. It first happened to me just sitting in a chair with some friends talking. There was no stress and nothing on my mind to cause anything, but it happened. Will Hypnosis For Weight Loss Work For You? By : Bill Urell As of the moment weight loss hypnosis has been the subject of many questions some people just find the procedure a little too easy for weight loss. Why You Should Learn Tai Chi By : Stephen Todd Tai Chi combines movement, meditation and breathing, to enhance the flow of vital energy in the body, to increase both physical and mental well-being. Why You Should Consider Natural Healing By : Evelyn Lim Find out why this form of healing is preferred over conventional drug and surgery treatment. Get to know the various types of therapies involved here. Why is Hypnosis So Powerful? By : gottapays The concept of hypnosis is based on the connection between the mind and the body, and the link to the subconscious where much of your conditioned responses reside. When a therapist suggests to that your body will not feel the pain of arthritis, the subconscious is able to hear and process that suggestion directly without interference from the conscious mind. Why Herbal Weight Loss Is A Highly Effective And Natural Diet By : Clive Jenkins Before ingesting any herbs as part of a herbal weight loss programme it is important to check they are recognized medically as been safe for human consumption. There are some substances which should not be consumed, as they contain highly toxic properties which are potentially very dangerous for our vital organs. Why Detox Herbs Can Make You Feel Brand New Again By : Clive Jenkins The use of herbs as part of a detox programme is not a new idea, and the healing and cleansing properties of these plants have been known for thousands of years. They are only now beginning to see more mainstream acceptance, and be used to detoxify patients worldwide. Who Is Right: Medical Doctors Or Natural Health Promoters? By : Adam Thompson Have you noticed that there is often a sharp divide in between the allopathic health community and the naturopathic health community? In other words, the Medical Doctors and the Natural Health Professionals often seem to disagree fundamentally. But which is right? Which High Blood Pressure Remedy Works for You? By : aron wallad Approximately 10 % of the American population has high blood pressure (hypertension), according to the latest figures from the National Center for Health Statistics. That is over 30 million people. It ranks right behind sinusitis and arthritis as the third most common chronic condition. What's So Great About Detox Foot Patches? By : Patricia Donworth An introduction to detox foot patches, how they work, how to apply, and why detoxing the body is critical for good health. What You Need to Know When Buying a Massage Table By : Rory H. Hawkins There are five things to consider when buying a portable massage table. These things include price, comfort, durability, size and weight. What You Need To Know About Acupuncture Weight Loss Treatments By : Joseph Cole 35% of American adults are obese according to a study conducted in 2004, and it looks like that figure will climb to alarming levels. With many of us looking towards alternative therapies for improving our health acupuncture weight loss treatment is one of the solutions becoming popular in the West. In this article my intention is to explain how acupuncture weight loss treatments can help you. What Is Therapeutic Touch? By : Douglas Hardwick Therapeutic Touch is a form of energy medicine that developed within the American nursing tradition in the 1970's. Like other forms of energy medicine, Therapeutic Touch assumes that there is a natural field of energy that surrounds and penetrates every living thing. Practitioners manipulate this field to promote healing. What Is Reiki? ...And How Can Energy Healing Help You? Part 3 of 3 By : Taylore Vance At one time it was common knowledge to use this energy to raise the frequency and therefore heal the body of illnesses. Down through the ages this health knowledge got lost until a Japanese monk rediscovered it about 100 years ago. Learn the three degrees of energy healing. What Is Reiki? ...And How Can Energy Healing Help You? Part 1 of 3 By : Taylore Vance It is not a religion, cult, or new age. Why are thousands learning about energy frequency and how can this help you have a better life? What is Reiki? By : Bronwen Stiene An attempt to define the many understandings of the system of Reiki What Is Reiki And How Does It Work? By : Gregg Hall Reiki is a system that was re-discovered by Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanese Christian Minister Japan. One day a student hit him with the question "do you believe in miracles" and he said, "Yes I believe in miracles," and the student said, "Well show us a miracle." This threw his life in a tailspin for awhile and he went out on a quest. What is Reiki All About? By : Mike Herman Reiki is a healing method that became popular in the Western cultures beginning in the twentieth century. It is an ancient healing method that has been used by the Japanese for several centuries. What Is Natural Medicine Anyway? By : Louis Bonaventura Natural medicine is the old way of treating illnesses. Modern day medicine is now studying the effectiveness of natural remedies. What is Homeopathic Medicine? By : Find out why the pharmaceutical companies are worried about homeopathic medicine What Is Green Tea? By : Anita Cherry Benefits of green tea and possible interactions with other medications. What is Ayurveda and How does Ayurveda heal By : David T. The word Ayurveda means Science of Life, a mind/body science. Ayurveda is a complete system of restoring and maintaining a harmonious mind/body/spirit connection. What is Aromatherapy? By : Tracey Mumford Outlining the history and common modern day uses for aromatherapy and essential oils. What is alternative medicine anyway By : Darren Dunner Alternative medicine is any unconventional, unorthodox, or unproven methods used to treat illness and disease. What Hypnosis Therapy Can Do For You? By : John Layton General facts about hypnosis and how people see it like. What hypnosis therapy can do for you and what can it cure. What exactly is Aromatherapy Perfume? By : T J Madigan For thousands of years, human beings have known how to use their senses, especially their sense of smell, to their advantage. Shamans and even the mystics of the early days have discovered what scents can do to make their people better. What Do I think About When I am doing Reiki? By : Bronwen Stiene It's funny the things you think about when you are doing a Reiki treatment. But are these things going to affect your treatment? What Do I Do With The Colours I See With Reiki? By : Bronwen Stiene Many people when they experience a Reiki treatment or enjoy a Reiki course have the experience of seeing colours. Why is that? Weight Loss With Hypnosis By : David Wells Hypnosis works to change the internal scripting in the brain allowing you to follow a hypnosis diet. A hypnosis diet can be defined as the tremendous motivation and lack of craving that you have once entering into hypnosis. Weight Loss with Alternative Medicine By : Hans Hasselfors Weight loss is one of the big topics-no pun intended-on the late night television circuit. While flipping through the channels after 11p.m., you are apt to come across several advertisements for weight loss pills and diet supplements, each promising to help you drop those unwanted pounds and remove stubborn belly fat once and for all. Ways To Improve Blood Circulation By : Kevin Pederson Blood Circulation plays an important part in our being. In order to stay healthy it is very important to have good blood circulation. Proper blood circulation helps in transferring nutrients and oxygen to various parts of the body. Lack of good blood circulation causes diseases due to harmful foreign particles entrapped in the tissue. Vitashower Vitamin C Shower Filter - Is This For Real? By : Jarvis Lacy Learn the benefits of the Vitashower Vitamin C chlorine shower filter and why this technology is based on hard science, not fiction. Vegetable Juice Detox: Tips and Recipe Ideas By : Sandra Kim Leong Get some great recipe ideas and tips for vegetable juicing. Usui Sensei's Teachings By : Bronwen Stiene Find out more about the founder of the system of Reiki. Using Viruses to Treat Disease. By : Kari Hoopes Humans will always be battling the threat of viruses. Scientists, however, have also found ways to use these viruses to treat diseases that were once uncurable. By properly controlling some viruses, they can be used in certain therapies to deliver special genes directly to a specific organ thereby curing the disease. Using Natural Antibiotics By : Steven Godlewski Scientists have discovered that while most antibiotics only disinfect about a half dozen germs, silver disinfects hundreds. Furthermore, germs are unable to build a resistance to pure silver, making it a much needed and essential natural antibiotic. Silver also is useful in fighting over 650 bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Using Natural Alternatives for Pain By : Bruce Forciea Information about nutritional supplements and alternative modalities for controlling pain. Using Hypnosis To Stop Smoking Now By : Bill Urell Many people sadly underestimate the power of hypnosis. Nevertheless, numerous studies have shown that hypnosis can be effectively used to attain various goals and quitting smoking is just one of them. Using Homeopathy To Detoxify And Cleanse Against Toxins By : Sandra Kim Leong You can use homeopathy to detoxify and cleanse yourself of toxins. Find out what this method of alternative healing is all about in this article. Using Herbs for Irritable Bowel Syndrome By : Clara Myers Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a functional disorder. Surprisingly, complementary medicine seems to work very well on this syndrome. Using Aromatherapy Recipes By : Lorna Findlay Organic aromatherapy recipes have been used for centuries and its usage is very diverse and spread all over the world. Hundreds of recipes have been found and perfected over thousands of years. Using a Health Savings Account to Pay for Alternative Medicine By : Robert Palmer Americans spend over $30 billion each year on complementary and alternative therapies, mostly out of their own pocket. That is because few health insurance plans cover expenses like homeopathy, acupuncture, or Chinese medicine. But if you own a Health Savings Account, these expenses are 100% tax deductible. Using Acupuncture To Quit Smoking By : Jeff Flow Learn about a personal story about someone that used acupuncture to quit smoking. Use Hypnosis to Quit Smoking By : Terence Young Everyone knows that smoking is harmful to a person's health. In fact, the average person who smokes takes about fourteen years off the length of his or her life. Still, it's hard to quit, as every smoker knows. Many of the common helps for quitting are based on replacing the nicotine in your system with something that doesn't require smoking, such as patches or pills. Use Cinnamon Essential Oil For Cholesterol And Digestive Problems By : Lee Dobbins Can cinnamon help lower cholesterol? Learn about the amazing healing properties of cinnamon essential oil. Use Aromatherapy to Add Some Flavor To Your Meals By : Randy Zakowski Using Aromatherapy in cooking can be an effective way to add some spice to your meals Understanding The Various Massage Therapy Technique Methods By : tangopang Knowing how to give a good massage is like having a talent. Being able to self-massage yourself is also beneficial, especially if you are prone to body aches and pains. Massage therapy is even popular for new parents to help their newborn babies cope with colic and other digestive upsets. There is more than one kind of massage therapy technique that can be practiced, read on to find out more. Understanding the History of Reiki and Its Many Benefits By : Chris Robertson Read this article to learn more about Reiki and its many benefits. Relieve stress and live a healthier life with Reiki treatments.... Understanding Reiki Healings - Part 2 of 3 By : Taylore Vance Reiki healing treatments give many benefits. It enhances the healthcare the patient receives in the hospital or from other healthcare providers. Learn the 5 major benefits you might experience when receiving a treatment using this energy healing method. Understanding Reiki Healings - Part 1 of 3 By : Taylore Vance Quantum physics studies prove that focused energy effects time, space and can heal physical bodies. Learn why millions of people are learning Reiki? Understanding Native American Healing By : Angela Abbette Contemporary medicine generally follows a scientific and methodical approach. But many alternative medicine avenues can sometimes include different healing aspects. Native American healing is an interesting and novel approach to health. Two Essential Oils for Aches and Pains By : James Brunton The essential oils, Frankincense and Myrrh have been around for a long time and now their back, used in creams to tret aches and pains. Find out why. Two Amazon Herbs Work for Good Health By : Kathryn Lively Learn about Pata de Vaca and Espinheira Santa from the Amazon Rainforest. Two Amazon Herbs Work as Natural Remedies By : Kathryn Lively Learn about dotted smartweed and cat's claw for good health. Turmeric Extract May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s disease By : Darrell Miller-1603 Third world countries have a very low occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease compared to the United States. Learn about Alzheimer’s disease, the brain and how herbs might help prevent this disease. Treating Burns Through Home Remedial Measures By : Kevin Pederson Getting oneself or your siblings burnt is a very common occurrence in every household. Even if you are not a child you can still fall victim to burns. Some of the common causes of burns would be through steam, hot bath water, hot coffee etc. Treating Acne with Aromatherapy By : Charley Huang Aromatherapy is considered as one of the ancient remedies for acne problems. There are many types of nature products that are used for aromatherapy; tea tree oil is regard as one of the best. Its natural content of antifungal and antiseptic helps to prevent acne outbreaks. Furthermore, it contains extra added defensive properties of antibacterial and antiviral which prevents microorganism from forming on the skin. Top 5 Reasons To Drink Goji Juice Every Day By : Adrian Adams Goji has been well known and revered in the Asian culture for thousands of years, has played a vital role in healing and is prevalent in medicinal treatments. To Go or Not to Go Herbal, that is the Question By : Steve Hudson Many people nowadays are turning to organics and naturals otherwise known as herbals. Tisserand Therapy By : Dustin Cannon Robert Tisserand, internationally known as an aromatherapy pioneer, created Tisserand Aromatherapy. His health care practice launched in 1969, while his discovery of aromatherapy took place in 1974 Tired Of The Cold and Flue Season, Fight Colds With Echinacea Other Herbs! By : Darrell Miller-1603 Discover how herbal remedies can help fight off the common cold and flu. Also, learn what Over-The-Counter medicines have side effects. Tips to Add Romance to the Air with Aromatherapy By : Evelyn Lim Aromatherapy is a wonderful way for you to inject more romance in the air with the scents that you love. Find out which essential oils and some easy-to-do recipes on how to go about doing this. Tips on Purchasing Massage Office Chairs By : Amy Wells Because workers and employees spend so much time sitting at their desk at work, there is an increased interest in bringing the benefits of the massage to the workplace to help reduce work-related injuries and work fatigue. Office massage chairs have become popular, and combine both relaxation and rejuvenation for the employee. Tips on Building a Home Sauna By : Mark Washburn Many people at one time or another will decide to build their own home sauna. This will be a first time endeavor for many and they will be looking for answers to the many questions ahead of them. This article should help provide some guidance to those in need of a little tutoring. Tips For Curing Canker Sores By : Kevin Pederson Canker sores are little white ulcers with red borders in the mouth. They infect the tongue, cheeks or inside of the cheeks. Some people suffer from them quite frequently while the others get them rarely. It infects some people for some days while the others have to suffer them for days. There are no known causes of these sores. But heredity can be one of the causes. They are annoying but are not fatal. If you follow some simple tips, you can cut short the infection by 10 - 15 days. Three Alternative Natural Remedies to Better Your Health By : Gabe Killian Learn how three simple changes to your diet can potentially increase your engergy and your general health. Therapeutic Manipulation - What Exactly Does it Mean By : Anne Wolski This article is designed to give an insight into the various forms of manipulative therapies available. Therapeutic manipulation refers to any technique by which a disease or disorder is treated using the remedial use of the hands, especially by a skilled practitioner. The Use of Tea For Home Remedies By : Garland Choate Many different kinds of tea you can make at home for many remedies. The Use Of Science To Prove Chinese Medicine By : John Philips Despite the fact that Chinese medicine has been used as a successful practice for over 5,000 years, Western scientific reasoning continues to debate whether this is a logical method to aid with treatment. Nevertheless, most physicians of Western medicine would not find improbable claims that qigong preserves fitness by prompting relaxation and movement, that acupuncture relieves discomfort by inducing the production of neurotransmitters, or that Chinese herbal medicines may perhaps hold powerful biochemical agents. The Truth About Hypnosis For Self Help And Weight Loss By : Bill Urell If you follow simple rules then hypnosis can be an experience of a lifetime and give you added benefits of weight loss or memory power. The Spa Experience At Home: Create Your Own Spa at Home in Six Easy Steps By : Jamie Jefferson Creating your own mini home spa is simple and affordable. Whether it is a daily, weekly or monthly indulgence, here are six steps to creating your own luxurious at home spa. The Reiki Energetic System By : Bronwen Stiene In Japan the chakra system is not traditionally used with the system of Reiki. Find out what was and still is.... The Pros And Cons Of Ephedra By : Scott White The benefits and deterrants of using ephedra. How ephedra can help you lose weight, increase your energy levels and alleviate asthma. However ephedra can cause headaches, dizziness, increased blood pressure, chest pain, seizures and even strokes. The Possible Benefits of Fish Oil By : Jacob Mabille Fish was always recommended by the Church during Lent. The Phantom of the Opera and Phantom Limb Pain By : Robert Shields Phantom Limb Pain is considered a medical mystery. The Pain Attraction - Magnetic Therapy By : Pete Wyatt For thousands of years, Chinese, Egyptian, Roman, Greek and Hindu practitioners have used magnets to successfully treat medical ailments such as arthritis, chronic pain, inflammation, muscle tension, migraines, tumors, asthma allergies, diabetes and more. The Natural Formula for True Happiness By : Michael Byrd "If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands." Remember that song from your childhood? Sometimes I sing it to my kids and it always makes them laugh. Do you know if you're happy? The Miracles Of Tea Tree Oil For Skin And Hair Care By : Kevin Pederson 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 and even whooping cough. The Miracle of Therapeutic Massage By : Barry Lycka Massage is getting very populr. Read on to find out why. The Miracle Of Essiac Tea By : Lee Dobbins Learn about this powerful medicinal tea that is said to have strong cancer fighting properties. The Many Untold Benefits of Aromatherapy with Reed Diffusers By : Chris Robertson Aromatherapy with reed diffusers has recently become very popular in the U.S. Here are many untold benefits of aromatherapy and reed diffusers.... The Many Benefits Of Agrimony For Good Health And Healing By : T J Madigan Agrimony is specifically hemp or herb that has different functions. It is know by the names like Sticklewort, Cocklebur, Church Steeples, and Odermenning. The Many Benefits Of Natural Herbal Remedies By : Evelyn Lim This article gives a brief introduction about using herbs for health. The Latest In Saunas: Infrared By : Ron King Saunas are enjoyable and provide a great way to unwind. While a traditional sauna heats the air inside the sauna, infrared heats the people. Infrared saunas are easier to use and cheaper to install, and may have additional health benefits. Try both, one is likely to feel just right. The Incredible Benefits Of Your Private Infra-Red Sauna - You Will Not Believe Your Eyes By : Corina Clemence Health benefits of regular use of an infra-red sauna The Hidden Treasures of Reiki By : Bronwen Stiene Why Bronwen and Frans Stiene were motivated to write The Reiki Sourcebook. The Hidden Superpowers of Your Mind - And How They Influence Your Resale Rights, Online Business By : Zach Keyer The Hidden Superpowers of Your Mind - And How They Influence Your Resale Rights, Information Product, Online Business For Maximum Success The Herbal Alternative By : Omar Williams Plants are nature's remedies. The use of plants for healing purposes predates human history and forms the origin of much modern medicine. Herbal traditions have been passed down and refined with scientific understanding, providing information to assist in health maintenance. The Healing Touch By : Ann Stewart How to build your faith in order to reach out and receive your healing The Healing Power of Aloe Mucilaginous Polysaccharides By : vincent newton While drinking Aloe Vera Juice for several months can yield some tangible results, there are many problems with this approach. The main concern is the fact the Aloe Juice contains many impurities that can irritate the stomach, thus causing more harm than good. Thankfully, a viable alternative exists The Four Miracle Sleep Herbs By : Stephanie Davies If you have ever had a difficult time sleeping, or even getting to sleep, this article will contain invaluable information that will help to enable you to get the best night’s sleep you have ever had. The Facts About Activated Charcoal By : T J Madigan Numerous studies have noted that activated charcoal is carbon. It is a charcoal that has been treated with oxygen with the purpose to open up millions of tiny pores in the middle of the carbon atoms. The Eyes are the Soul of the Body Iridology is not a New Science By : Margaret Morris Iridology is by no means a new science. It is often said that “The eyes are the key to a person’s soul”. Mathew 6, 22 states that “The light of the body is in the eye” when the eye is sound the body is sound”. Indeed history record s that the eyes have been used to diagnose a person’s health for literally thousands of years. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, referred to the eyes in his diagnoses, and evidence suggests that numerous groups of people including the Jesuits, the Brahmins, and the monks of Tibet knew that centuries ago that the colors of the eye were influenced by diseased conditions of the body. The Essentials of Music Healing Therapy By : Stephanie Davies Provides a basic layout for the building blocks of music and sound in healing therapy. Explains how to use brainwave entrainment,intention, sympathetic resonance and pure tone to heal and relax. The Essentials of Aromatherapy and Essential Oils By : Harvey Robinson Essential oil, is a liquid volatile aromatic compound, extracted from plants. The Effectiveness of Using Herbal Remedies To Treat Acne By : Ben Tiew Acne is not caused by dirt, though careful attention to hygiene helps to keep inflammation at bay. A trial done in Singapore a few years ago points to acne being caused by the failure of the body to break down and metabolize oil in the body.
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