BMC Injection: The Future of Orthopedic Injuries Treatment

Orthopedic injuries are very common with sports person and aged people. It mostly occurs due to the weakening and damage of the cartilage matrix, causing severe pain, functional limitations and even disability in the long run. BMC, the acronym for Bone Marrow Concentrate, is a non-surgical treatment for many serious orthopedic injuries. Bone marrow is the flexible tissue present inside the bones. An adult marrow is capable of producing regenerative cells. These cells are mostly taken out from the patient's hip bone and then used as BMC injection therapy. BMC is a concentrate of regenerative cells extracted from a patient's own bone marrow. The general practitioner extracts a small amount of the patient's bone marrow and spins it in a centrifuge for getting a strong concentrate for injecting in the injured area.

Although you might think that taking out these types of cells from body can be very difficult and expensive, the technological improvements and latest techniques have made it very easy to get regenerative cells by a simple office procedure. BMC augments the body's natural healing procedure as they have the propensity to reproduce themselves into a range of tissue types, which does not happen with other body cells. When you get injured, the standard number of regenerative cells required for tissue regeneration is mostly insufficient. With the help of BMC procedure, the concentrate of regenerative cells can offer a more vigorous therapeutic of the damaged tissue and assist in growth and restoration.

More researches are going on to explore more benefits associated with BMC, but it has been shown to lessen swelling, alleviate pain and boost healing of articular cartilage and bone. Some recent researches show that moderate to stern cases of osteoarthritis and serious tendon injuries can be treated effectively with BMC. Most doctors advocate that PRP can be more suitable for mild to moderate osteoarthritis or tendon injuries in a dynamic patient. BMC can be used for more exigent cases where more powerful outcomes are desired. The majority of patients report initial improvement between two to six weeks after getting BMC.

The patients also notice improved stability and potency along with significant decrease in pain. Major benefits are experienced between 6 weeks and 3months. During this time patients are asked to remain active, shed extra kilos, toughen adjacent muscles, maintain a proper diet and sleep routine. BMC injections are considered perfect for end-stage arthritis or conditions branching from severe structural injury. When a patient experiences a bone or cartilage defect then unquestionably BMC treatment has better healing prospective. Apart from BMC, patients are also suggested viscosupplementation injections that can provide temporary respite from pain for years. The medical professionals also suggest that viscosupplementation has the potential to lessen swelling and pain, and thus it is often recommended for chronic pain in arthritic joints and traumatic sports injuries pain. Before going through any surgery because of your injury, talk to your doctor about non-surgical treatments like BMC.

by Brad Drowne

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Hypnosis And Music

What does “hypnosis” actually mean? From a professional point of view I would go along with the definition offered to us when we were in training. Hypnosis is a calm, receptive state of mind which is brought about by physical and mental relaxation. For clinical purposes sometimes it is easier and simpler to conceive of hypnosis as a specific state of mind into which a subject can allow him or herself to be lead.

But outside of the therapy room such a definition is far too limited. Therapists, theorists and psychologists may argue endlessly over the definition of hypnosis but the definitions they come up with, however loosely worded, are inevitably too limited. Brian Vandenberg tentatively defined hypnosis as a “communicative process” in which people will allow some other individual to exert a degree of influence upon their experience (Vandenberg 1998). Fine – but where does that leave self-hypnosis? Sarbin (1997) regarded hypnosis as a kind of “conversation” between the hypnotist and the subject. But that not only rules out self-hypnosis, it also seems to exclude the whole subjective experience of the hypnotic process. 

My own view is that hypnosis is a state of consciousness which renders the subject far more susceptible to suggestion than is the case in a state of full “waking” alertness. What I am offering here is not a definition but a defining characteristic. In a therapeutic context I am happy to accept that hypnosis is a shift in the quality of consciousness brought about by relaxation. But outside the therapy room, in the big wide world, there are many states in which the subject is rendered highly susceptible to suggestion and therefore, at least in my opinion, should be classified as hypnosis or at least hypnoidal. Certain states of intoxication, certain states of heightened emotion, excitement or frenzy, states of ecstasy and, for want of a better term, “spiritual” awareness – all these render the subject almost infinitely more susceptible to suggestion than “normal” rational awareness. Yet studies of suggestibility invariably focus entirely upon the latter state. Isn’t that like looking through the wrong end of the telescope?

Lest this description be thought too vague, let me point out that not all shifts of consciousness away from the fully wakened state imply a condition of heightened suggestibility. Profound intoxication, states of near-unconsciousness or states in which the subject is no longer receptive to external stimulus obviously cannot be classed as hypnosis. Suggestibility surely implies a responsiveness to something external. But if we accept that hypnosis is essentially a state of heightened suggestibility then it is maybe not too difficult to accept also that music can induce hypnosis.

Music remains a mystery. That it is no longer widely regarded as such probably says more about the contemporary state of the art than anything else. There are many theories as to how and why music works and none of them are entirely satisfactory. But while we might not know how music works, there can be little doubt that it can exert the most profound influence upon our feelings, mood and even our perceptions.

We all know that music can change the way we feel. We know that music expresses emotions and can evoke those same emotions in us. A happy or a sad piece of music won’t necessarily make us feel happy or sad – we have some choice in the matter – but it can if we let it. For many people the expression of feeling is the main function of music. Emotion is not really my concern here however. But I would be very interested to learn whether and to what extent feelings and emotions affect our levels of suggestibility. No studies have been done, as far as I’m aware.

Music also works by association – which is why it is indispensable to advertisers. The tune of an advertising jingle immediately brings the product to mind – if the advertisers are doing their job properly. These sorts of association are incredibly powerful, and sometimes utterly infuriating. It annoys me that I can no longer hear Tschaikovsky’s Dance of the Reed Flutes from Nutcracker without hearing the voice of Frank Muir singing “Evwy one’s a Fwuit and Nut Case”. These sorts of association often have little to do with the music itself. A really happy piece may be associated with a very unhappy incident or period in your life and it may break your heart every time you hear it.

But music can, I think, sometimes act directly upon consciousness itself. Any feelings expressed or evoked or any association the music has accrued over time are secondary to the main function. I think that this is true of some of the earliest music which has come down to us – I think this is true of the organa of Léonin and Pérotin, of much of the polyphonic music of the Franco-Flemish school, of much of the organ music of Bach, the late quartets of Beethoven, certain types of jazz and popular music, and much else. It is also true of certain types of modern / contemporary “classical” music. One name in particular comes to mind.

I encountered the music of Karlheinz Stockhausen by accident. I was a child, lying in bed, listening to a cheap little transistor radio through an earpiece. When I found Radio 3 I thought the radio was playing up or malfunctioning. Then I realized that a malfunctioning tranny could never produce sounds which were this weird. I listened to the end. The piece was called Plus-Minus. I was utterly intrigued. Who on earth writes music like that and calls it Plus-Minus? A few years later I was in a record shop. This was in the days of the vinyl LP. Most towns had at least one record shop. Horsham had more than one. I came across a double album called Karlheinz Stockhausen’s Greatest Hits. That was my fate sealed. I remain an admirer to this day.

Stockhausen came to England in the early 1980s and gave a series of concerts at the Barbican in London. I went to a couple of them. One of them created an experience which I will never forget until my dying day and which I still do not understand.

There was just one piece in this concert, and no interval. The piece was Stimmung. (“Tuning” is the rather inadequate English translation). It is a work for 6 singers only – three male, three female. It is based on a simple chord of B flat and it involves various vocalizations to produce harmonics, spoken poems, “magic” names etc. It is quiet, peaceful and gentle.

As we sat in the auditorium, the six singes entered one by one and sat cross-legged around what looked like a low round table with a soft light in the middle. Six microphones were in place – amplification is necessary if the piece is to be heard at all. Stockhausen himself was in the audience, sat behind a panel of knobs, buttons and switches, controlling the sound. The house lights went down. The performance started.

Then, after what seemed like 5 or 10 minutes had elapsed, the house lights came back on and the performers stopped. I was alarmed. Something must have gone wrong. I knew Stockhausen’s own recording of this piece. The work lasts at least an hour and a quarter. What we had been listening to was obviously a different version of the work – but it was still the same piece. The singers got up, turned to the audience and bowed. The audience gradually started to clap. The applause gradually got warmer. This was clearly the end of the concert.

What had happened? Was this an abbreviated version? The performance has started at 7 o clock. I looked at my watch. It was nearly 8.30.

I hadn’t fallen asleep – or, at least, I was not aware of any interruption in consciousness. I wasn’t remotely tired. I had taken no alcohol at all. I didn’t (and don’t) do drugs. I couldn’t understand what had happened. But what happened next was equally weird.

It wasn’t a rush of euphoria. “Rush” is too forceful, too violent. It was as if euphoria started to radiate through me, starting somewhere in my chest and spreading right through my body and mind. I wasn’t disorientated at all. I felt as if I was walking on air but I knew I wasn’t. I was perfectly lucid and able to function. But everything I saw, heard, smelled or felt filled me with an intense delight which I have never experienced before or since. The sight of the evening sky, the sound of traffic, the colours of people’s clothes all filled me with joy. I couldn’t analyse it, I couldn’t figure out what was happening and I didn’t want to. The feeling stated to come and go as the night wore on. I had no alcohol at all that day – I think I had to work the next day. At bedtime the feeling was still coming and going. The next day – gone. And I’ve never found it again.

I still have no idea what happened. Did someone slip me a drug? No. Why would they do that anyway? I felt no feeling of chemical intoxication and no after affects of any kind. Or was it something to do with body chemistry? At that time I didn’t smoke and I drank very little. I was in my early ‘20s. Maybe it was some kind of hormonal “rush” or “natural high”. But why then? Why did it happen at that particular concert? I certainly wasn’t expecting it. I had heard Stimmung many times before the concert and had never experienced anything like that. Was it some kind of spiritual epiphany or transcendental experience? Well – I don’t know, but I tend to be very sceptical of such “explanations”.

I suspect that the answer lies somewhere in the work itself. I have never seen a live performance of it since then but I’ve heard it many times since. The feeling never comes back – not even a vague hint. But maybe that’s because I’m looking for it, wanting it to happen, waiting for it to occur?

I still don’t know the answer. But with every year that passes I become more and more interested in the whole question of music and consciousness. Maybe someday I will discover it…

Sarbin, T. R., (1997) Hypnosis as a Conversation: “Believed-In Imaginings” revisited. Contemporary Hypnosis vol. 14 no. 4, Whurr Publishers Ltd.
Vandenberg, B. (1998) Hypnosis and Human Development: Interpersonal Influence of Intrapersonal Processes, Child Development vol 69 no 1 (Feb 1998).  

By: Neil Hall 

www.horshamhypnotherapy.co.uk

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Natural Arthritis Remedies For Better Joint Health

Are you suffering from arthritis? Did you know that there are natural ingredients that can cure arthritis that are right in your supermarket? It’s true. A couple of proposed natural treatments for arthritis have been proven to be successful over the years. The most common and widely used natural remedy for arthritis is the use of heat and cold to treat the disease. Applying heat to a joint can provide significant relief and you can use electric blankets and even hot packs. Taking a bath can also play a significant role. Cold can also be used as a natural remedy for arthritis in that by wrapping an ice cube in a piece of cloth and pressing it on the joint will relieve pain.

Another most effective natural cure for arthritis is by mixing dilute garlic, lavender, sage, rosemary, thyme or juniper oils in the proportion of one part to ten of olive oil and applying the oil combination on the painful joints can lead to immediate relief and curing of arthritis. Another simple treatment for this illness is the use of hot vinegar, which can also be applied on the joint as it helps reduce the pain and swelling around the joint. Using 1 to 2 teaspoons of cod liver oil is likewise known as an effective way to lessen the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis. Adding alfalfa seeds to your tea and drinking it up to 3 to 4 cups daily will also reduce inflammation on your joints.

The most attractive feature of these natural arthritis remedies is that they are safe and have not been shown to cause the same adverse reactions as the pharmaceutical anti-inflammatory drugs. Below are some of the more well-known natural remedies for arthritis:

1. Glucosamine & Chondroitin

These compounds are naturally found in the body and can aid in promoting joint health and repair.

2. MSM

A naturally occurring sulfur compound that reduces swelling much like other arthritis medications

3. Manganese

An important antioxidant nutrient that is useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis.

4. Niacinamide

This is also known as Vitamin B3. It helps maintain the integrity of cells and tissues, slowing the progression of arthritis.

5. Turmeric and ginger extract

Both are anti-inflammatory herbal extracts that are effective in curing rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.

The Home Treatment Programme, which was developed by Charles de Coti-Marsh over 60 years ago, offers a natural method of managing your arthritis and relief from the associated pain. This program presents three essential components; namely: diet, supplementation and postural management.

Weight loss can be considered one of the natural cures for arthritis, as the joints affected get relief when there is less weight and stress placed upon them daily. There might be natural cures for arthritis that meet with the body’s needs for healing. Again, be sure and check with a doctor before taking large doses of any supplement or when using a program with prescription arthritic drugs.

By: Health Connect Zone

http://www.jointpainsupplements.org/359/natural-arthritis-remedies/

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How Massage Therapy Works And Improves Your Life

The history of massage therapy dates back to ancient civilizations and has been used to treat ailments for many, many years. Its legacy lives on in today's society and takes many forms all over the world. In some countries, it is considered an important part of living a healthy life. There are different techniques, which have taken place in different parts of the world, ranging from traditional to modern.

In its practice, massage therapy essentially means physically stimulating the muscles and tissues both superficial and deep beneath the skin. These movements, depending on which technique is being practice, could mean simply employing motion onto the muscles, or it could mean applying vibration or tension to them. The target of these movements ranges from tendons, muscles, and ligaments to even gastrointestinal organs.

There are many goals associated with giving or receiving a massage. It is said that it will promote the function and maintenance of the muscles or areas affected. Receiving a massage is also meant to be very relaxing and thus promotes a person's general well-being. The techniques can be applied to the body via the masseuse's hands, elbows, fingers, and forearms as well as the feet and the knees.

Studies show that there are many advantages to receiving this practice. As demonstrated by the fact that it is commonly used in treating injured or strained athletes, it is a good way to promote pain relief and strained muscles. A person can also experience reduced blood pressure, a feeling of relaxation, and relief from anxiety. Research also suggests that consistent sessions may prove to have long-term results like more permanent pain relief and even reduced risk of certain diseases.

A number of scientific theories exist which suggest the more complex workings of the practice. Some scientists believe that it stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which in turn helps to release more serotonin and endorphins. It has also been noted that the physical stimulation reduces scar tissue. The relaxing nature of the practice promotes sleep as well, which leads to a number of other benefits.

Of course, the advantages of massage therapy are bound to depend upon a person's physical condition and any symptoms he or she might be experiencing. The benefits are sure to differ from person to person. However, there are many general advantages to receiving the practice, such as relaxation, reduced tension, and increase in blood flow. Some cultures even believe it to be an essential part of health maintenance.

By: Shane McConnell, Jr.

http://www.7mim.com/

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Complementary And Alternative Medicine Overview

Complementary and Alternative Medicine or CAM are diagnostic or therapeutic techniques that are outside the mainstream of Western medicine. Alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine while complementary medicine is used along with conventional medicine though some of the treatments methods are the same. Although most people utilize mainstream medicine for diagnosis and basic information, many are now turning to alternatives for what they believe to be total body health-enhancing measures.

CAM is very popular with people who are terminally ill and has also been used on animals. There have also been sufficient instances of "inexplicable" extension of life and other significant health benefits for people who have pursued these options that the Western health systems are now seriously starting to further assess these systems. Alternative medicine is a fairly broad term which covers many different methods of treatment such as acupuncture, homeopathy, Chinese herbal medicine, Ayurvedic and more.

Therapies such as biofeedback, massage, and exercise are also considered alternative medicine. Alternative medicine includes various systems of healing or treating disease such as chiropractic, homeopathy, and faith healing. Alternative medicine is a comprehensive approach to healing that uses natural methods to bring physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual harmony. Alternative medicine systems believe body has a network of channels (meridians) that carry a subtle form of life energy. Since it uses a holistic approach and time-tested, natural remedies, hands-on treatments to help enable the body's own innate powers to do the healing, alternative medicine requires the patient to take a highly active part in healing their own body including prevention and treatment.

Complementary Medicine is sometimes used by "conventional" medical practitioners as an add on to "conventional" medical treatments such as drugs and surgery. Complementary therapies are used to improve wellness, prevent disease or treat health problems but the most popular and prevalent use remains pain control. Included in complementary medicine are a large number of practices and systems of health care like acupuncture, homeopathy, aromatherapy, osteopathy, reflexology and chiropractic that for many reasons have not been fully adopted by mainstream medicine. Complementary medicine also includes dietary and nutritional therapies such as macrobiotics, vegetarianism, and orthomolecular medicine.

Although CAM is starting to gain popularity in the West, most clinical research by the health care industry continues to focus on the success of each single modality or therapy within these systems. This is unfortunate as CAM is generally based on the belief that you need to, simultaneously, treat the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - which can include the use of many therapies at the same time.

Info From Ann

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Treating Snoring With Acupressure

For many adults, the idea of sleeping soundly is something of a joke. A large percentage of the adult population snore, most of them frequently, and many of those who don’t snore, sleep next to someone who does. Whether you are kept up at night by a snoring partner or you’re the one doing the snoring, you probably want to know how to make it stop.

The treatment of snoring is a difficult question with a complicated answer. People snore for different reasons which mean that a fix all that worked on everyone just wouldn’t be possible. People have to find what works for them. For some people that solution is a sort of numbing spray that stops snoring by being sprayed into the back of the throat. For other people that solution is surgery, or a mask, or a pill. There is no end to the types of treatment people use to treat their snoring.

There is, however, an alternative to the medications and surgical procedures. It isn’t a pressurized mask or a device that fits into the mouth, though those exist as well. This is a treatment that has existed for thousands of years but that is only becoming widely popular in the last decade or so. We’re talking about acupressure.

For over five thousand years, people in Asia have been using acupressure on a variety of medical and psychological ailments. Now, those treatments are becoming much more widespread as people discover their effectiveness.

Acupressure is the ancient Chinese practice of treating ailments and illness by applying pressure to specific places on the body known as acupressure points. There are acupressure points and techniques for thousands of problems, ailments, illnesses and pains. There are even acupressure points related to snoring.

Since you can’t exactly make an appointment with an acupressure specialist every night before going to sleep, a device was created that applies gentle pressure to the specific acupressure points on the finger related to snoring. This device is known as an anti-snoring ring. It looks like an ordinary ring. It is a plain band with tiny nubs on the inside of the ring that line up to match the necessary pressure points.

When using an anti-snoring ring, people have reported that their snoring eased or stopped altogether after a few nights of wearing the ring. Some even claimed that their snoring stopped completely the very first night of wearing it.

Though it may not work for everyone, anti-snoring acupressure rings were created based on techniques that have been used for centuries. They use no chemicals or medicines, which means no nasty side effects, and they’re relatively inexpensive, especially when compared to pressurized masks and surgery.

Whether through acupressure or another means, sound sleeping is possible. Snoring is an ailment, not an inevitable fact of life.

By: Caz

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Complementary Alternative Medicine For Cfs- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Have you or someone you are acquainted with been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? This condition goes by many names, including CFIDS, immune dysfunction syndrome, CFS, and Myalgic encephalomyelitis. What makes this syndrome tricky to treat is that it involves the brain as well as multiple body systems, plus it is a debilitating fatigue which endures for six months or longer. It is no surprise that many turn to complementary alternative medicine (CAM) when traditional medicine fails to alleviate symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Typical symptoms that may be relieved by alternative medicine are muscle pain, brain fogginess, food allergies or sensitivities, bloating jaw pain,, dizziness, chronic cough, headaches, sore throat, heart palpitations, tender lymph nodes in the underarms or neck, and a severe fatigue that is chronic.

Regardless of the fact that the precise cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is not known, people seek alternative medicine when diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome because there are also no treatment options for this syndrome that have been effective.

Alternative treatments include the herb Panax ginseng, and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH), which is a molecule, formed from vitamin B3 (niacin). Eight out of ten participants in a double-blind trial responded favorably to NADH. L-Carnitine, a naturally occurring substance in all body cells are found to be decreased in those who have chronic fatigue syndrome and lower levels of L-Carnitine are associated with symptoms of muscle fatigue and pain. In studies using L-Carnitine and patients with chronic fatigue syndrome significant improvements were seen after 4 weeks of treatment with L-Carnitine. Coenzyme Q10, which is a naturally occurring compound, found in the mitochondria of cells has also been found helpful when given to those suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome.

Essential fatty acids have also been used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome successfully by correcting the damage that viruses do to cells by supplementing essential fatty acids.

Traditional Chinese medicine another type of alternative medicine, has also been used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome as well as Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India especially the vata dosha which is particularly susceptible to chronic fatigue syndrome.

Other treatments that are natural and therefore a part of alternative medicine include digestive enzymes, Glutamine, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Probiotics (microbial organisms naturally present in the digestive tract and also the vagina) also known as "friendly bacteria", Licorice, Melatonin, Tyrosine and Whey Protein.

Other alternative medicine practices used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome include homeopathy, mega-vitamins, biofeedback, meditation, relaxation therapy, massage therapy, energy healing, and guided imagery.

By: Concetta Olias

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What Is Alternative Medicine?

What is alternative medicine? This is a term used to describe the different forms of medicine other than conventional methods. Alternative medicine includes a wide variety of medical practices including non-European (non-Western) medical practices and will include some new approaches to medicine. There is also a term called complementary medicine. This is a combination of conventional medicine coupled with alternative medicine.

With increasing research and new findings in medicine there is a universal rise in the Western nations of alternative medicine. In the Eastern part of the world, namely the Orient, some forms of alternative medicine has been practiced for many centuries. Part of this trend in the West may be due to the growth of medical education among people and the increased amount of travel to different regions. More literature is now available on this subject and medical societies specializing in different forms of alternative medicine are available.

Some of the most common forms of alternate medicine are:

Acupuncture

Homeopathy

Naturopathic medicine

Osteopathy

Acupuncture: this is an ancient art which had its origins in the Orient. It involves manipulating and inserting needles into special points in the body. It is thought to restore health and create well-being. There are several forms of acupuncture which are taught worldwide. This is one of the most famous forms of alternative medicine.

Homeopathy: is a form of medicine that tries to stimulate the body’s immune system in order to promote healing. The practice of Homeopathy endeavors to bring the entire body back into homeostasis, or balance.

Naturopathic medicine: Is a practice that is designed to stimulate the body’s own healing system. This system utilizes multiple forms of alternative medicine. It can also be referred to as Natural therapy, and can include dietary supplements, exercise and different foods.

Osteopathy: Was originally a form of alternative medicine based on manipulation of the joints. It is still used for chronic back pain. It is often used with other forms of medicine.

When treating illness and serious diseases it is important to consult your physician before taking any decisions. Many doctors will endorse some sort of alternative medicine coupled with conventional medicine, especially if conventional medicine is not proving very effective for a chronic condition. Despite the lack of credibilty given it by MD.s, some alternative medicine can work surprisingly well. It will all depend on your particular illness and your own body’s functionality whether alternative medicine will work well for you.

By: Zachary Thompson

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Acupuncture Treatment For People With Lymphedema

Research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center has shown that acupuncture is safe and effective as a treatment for lymphedema. Women often experience swelling of the arm or side of the body after breast cancer caused by lymphedema. The research showed that conventional treatment did little to reduce the swelling but acupuncture reduced the swelling by 30 percent or more which is considered significant.

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture comes from traditional Chinese medicine. It involves inserting very thin needles at specific points, known as Acu-points along energy pathways, known as meridians. The needles in general stimulate the Acu-points which in turn help to adjust and balance the flow of energy and restore health.

Research shows that Acupuncture increases the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals called endorphins. It stimulates the pituitary gland, which in turn activates the adrenal gland to release anti-inflammatory chemicals.

Pain and Acupuncture

The ultra-thin needles used allow for a painless insertion. Most people are calm and relaxed during the procedure. In fact the sensation is compared to a mosquito bite which is essentially painless. Studies show that acupuncture is painless unless the needle is placed incorrectly which happens very rarely with trained acupuncturists. One study showed that out of 10,000 treatments there were only 671 incidents of either bleeding or minor pain from the insertion of the needles.

Safety Procedure

When administered by a trained professional acupuncture is very safe. The needles are pre-packaged one use only needles. Acupuncture has a very low risk profile and one study of 34,000 treatments showed no adverse effects with a large sample. When compared to drugs prescribed for pain acupuncture is extremely safe. Another study of 1139 treatments showed no infections resulting from the needle insertions.

Acupuncture Treatment for Lymphedema

Research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center has shown that acupuncture is safe and effective as a treatment for lymphedema. Women often experience swelling of the arm or side of the body after breast cancer caused by lymphedema. The research showed that conventional treatment did little to reduce the swelling but acupuncture reduced the swelling by 30 percent or more which is considered significant. A second study showed similar results.

Acupuncture is now considered a good, safe and effective alternative treatment for Lymphedema.

By: Health Connect Zone

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Acupressure Therapy

Acupressure was developed in Asian over 5,000 years ago and is still being carried out today. It is a form of healing which uses pressure on key points over the body which stimulate the body’s natural self-curative abilities. Today it is a successful therapy for the affective relief of stress related ailments and for boosting the immune system.

With acupressure you are using the same pressure points that acupuncture uses. The only difference is that with acupuncture needles are inserted on these points, whereas with acupressure it is just simply finger pressure. When these acupressure points are stimulated be it by finger pressure or with needles they release muscular tension and promote circulation of blood which is needed to aid healing.

Acupressure therapy can help people to relieve systems of stress and tension, increase energy levels, increases blood circulation, help remove toxic wastes, increase the feeling of well being and decrease labour pains.

Other complaints such as arthritis, back pain, sciatica, infertility, sinus and breathing problems, and snoring issues can also be helped by this ancient traditional Chinese medicine. These are just a few things which acupressure is being used for today.

The whole concept behind acupressure and acupuncture and also other therapies such as Shiatsu and reflexology, are all based on the concept of a person's energy, or life force. This is a belief system that a life force which is also known as known as chi travels through the body along pathways called meridians. According to traditional Chinese medicine there are 20 meridians across the body. It is also believed that a block in the flow of energy is what results in discomfort and disease. By pressing the correct point you are releasing the blocked energy and relieving the symptoms.

Shiatsu is a therapy which literally means finger pressure and is very similar to acupressure. But it is not just fingers which can apply pressure, thumbs are also common and even knuckles, palms, elbows and even feed can be used. The amount of pressure and duration will vary depending on the ailment. Sometimes just a few seconds are required, other times a few minutes are needed.

At the moment there is no evidence in science to support these theories but some recent studies have proven that applying pressure to certain points causes the brain to release more endorphins which are small proteins that act as a natural painkiller. The overall effect of acupressure has been strongly suggestive by studies but not conclusive yet.

The best way to test these theories is to try them. If you have a partner that snores why not buy an acupressure anti snoring ring which should be worn on the snorers little finger at night. Many people rate this little ring and say it has either reduced snoring or stopped it completely. Another one to try which doesn’t invoice buying anything is applying pressure on the hand to stop a headache. The next time you get a headache try applying a bit of pressure to the Hegu L1 4 point which is found between the bones of the thumb and first finger. To get a better idea of where this is just put “Hegu (LI4) point” into Google images and you will find a list of images which show you precisely where this point it.

By: Caz

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Choosing A Career Field? Go To Alternative Medicine School

Getting into the field of alternative medicine may just very well be one of the best things that you ever do for yourself. There are a few different types of alternative medicine, and so you can choose the area of alternative medicine that interests you most and which you will want to focus on. Do remember, that whatever you choose, this is going to be your career and so you are going to want to choose wisely.

You want to find a career for yourself that you are going to enjoy and which you are not going to grow bored of. Alternative medicine is a very interesting and always progressing field, and one that is therefore very interesting to get into.

You are going to have to attend school to get a degree in alternative medicine just as you would with any other career, and you are going to have to find the best school of alternative medicine for you.

Choosing the Right School

Now you are just going to have to decide between the different options for alternative medicine school that you have and make sure that you are going with the right one for you. One alternative medicine school that you are definitely going to want to consider is Kaplan University. They offer online and offline programs that you can enroll in, and their alternative medicine courses are some of the most talked about in the world.

This is an alternative medicine school that will provide you with an education in alternative therapy that will really take you somewhere and which will help you get on the right track with your career.

Then there is also the Acupuncture Academy, which does focus on other areas of alternative medicine as well but specializes in acupuncture. This is a great school when you take into consideration that acupuncture is one of the most financially rewarding and popular areas of alternative medicine.

Also keep in mind that you do have the option of taking your alternative medicine school courses online. If you are a parent, or have full-time work, or any other obligations, this may be the perfect solution for you. Taking alternative medicine school online would mean that you will be able to complete your studies right from the comfort of your own home over your computer which may be the only way that you would be able to do it.

By: Vance Kadasian

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Learn How Soft Laser Treatment Is Applied To Enjoy Its Benefits

The use of light therapy in the reduction of chronic pain in parts of the body is referred to as cold therapy or soft laser therapy. This treatment is a solution for those suffering from health conditions ranging from migraine headaches, joint pains, back pains, tendonitis, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, neck pains among others. All these ailments bring about painful symptoms.

Soft laser therapy is done through increasing the intake of serotonin which helps in the treatment of the affected body part. The term 'soft laser' came from the word photo-therapy. It is a way of healing by use of a special light. The light penetrates the skin and tissues next to the skin to speed up natural body healing. This special light is usually compressed light and it has a wavelength similar to that of light found in the red section of the light spectrum. Phototherapy was developed 30 years ago.

In the therapy process, metabolism rate of the cells is raised after light energy is exposed to the body cells. This leads to the development of muscle and collagen tissues, blood circulation, and stimulation of wound healing, repair of tissues and a healthy nervous and immune system.

All cells in our bodies are made to do a specific task. The cells include skin and blood cells. A human body is made of all kinds of different types of structural DNA. Each of these single units come together to form one system. They then interact with one another as a single unit with other systems. When each of these systems works in odder and cohesively with other independent systems; then our bodies are termed as healthy.

Whenever there is an illness or disease, damage occurs on the cell structure in the areas around the affected part. When the technique is applied, it penetrates through the systems boundaries healing the damaged cellular structures. The process does not involve surgery and healing starts immediately after the treatment.

The treatment helps in the production of a chemical known as adenosine triphosphate. Its functions include sustainability of the cells, development of new cells and well being of each unit. It does not include the manipulation of the already existing cell structures. The initial structure and composition remains the same.

The treatment has shown a high promise when it comes to improving the growth of healthy cells amidst sickness. Light is applied and thereafter, nature is left to take its course for body response. This leads to sustainable results.

Cases of inflammation reduction have also been reported from the use of this therapy. In areas like nerves, lymph systems, cartilage and muscles it has shown a dramatic inflammation decrease which causes painful symptoms. This on the other hand, has seen cost in medical treatment reduce significantly for most current problematic illnesses.

The soft laser treatment option could be one best ways to start dealing with those diseases that are deemed terminal or cause pain. It has the potential to help the body to turn itself into its best treatment by the production of chemicals that facilitate cell recovery.

By: Allan Ryckman

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Causes For Lower Back Pain

There are an abundance of reasons for being affected by lower back pain. They usually have something to do with your day to day life and issues include what you eat and how much physical activity you do as well as the posture which is maintained during work. Look at all aspects of health when you are approaching a problem of this sort.

There is gladly a lot that you can do to ensure that positive change is made ad this means that any aches or pains that you have experienced by be dealt with properly. Often it is a simple process and need not be something which costs you a pen

Subtle changes have been known to be helpful in allowing you to make big changes that benefit other aspects of your health and well being as well. They can be implemented gradually and as you notice the progress that has been made you will be inclined to try other things as well

Start out by looking at visiting your doctor. This is always a useful thing to do when you are suffering from any discomfort and it allows them to effectively test you for any potential illnesses and once this has been allowed to happen they can then advise you as to the best way you can approach this particular issue.

Once this has been done then think about your weight. If you are overweight when something needs to be done to address this as it affects many aspects of your health and well being and is worth paying attention to. Having added weight can cause issues with your joints as well as pressurizing the back and this will only worsen as you age.

Posture problems are an unfortunate part of modern life and they cause a lot of issues for people having power back problems. More and more of us are office based and dependent on using IT on a regular basis as part of our work. Although it sounds easy to sit up straight it can be easy to slouch or hunch over so it is advisable to regularly check the correct posture is being maintained.

Sleep is a necessary part of your overall well being but when you find that your resting position is an awkward one it may result in discomfort being experienced. You can prevent this happening by ensuring you have a pillow and mattress which support your back enough to ensure your comfort through the night.

By: Dr. Mike Rae

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2 Natural Ways Of Relieving Sciatica

Chiropractor – One of the natural ways of relieving sciatica is through chiropractic methods. It involves use of physical movements to treat sciatic pain and spinal injuries. However, you need to understand that there are no such standard chiropractic methods. Chiropractors are trained professionals who use non-invasive medical treatments such as spine manipulation and mobilization to decrease the intensity of sciatica pain. A chiropractor works on primarily the muscular and spinal systems. A skilled practitioner swiftly moves a joint out of the usual range of motion. Before the patient experience pain, the joint is out back to its original position. A chiropractor uses electric stimulation, spine and joint adjustments etc. to move a person’s body outside its range of motion.

Osteopath – An osteopath works on the whole body of the patient. A variety of poses is taught to the patient so that the latter can continue them at home without any instructor. Osteopath also involves massage and physical therapies. Osteopaths involve gentler muscle stretching techniques surrounding the areas of the joints. The major difference between a chiropractor and an osteopath is that the former focuses mostly on the spine and the joints whereas an osteopath does not focus on any specific body part.

Both of the above mentioned techniques are two different schools of thought having different approaches to healing sciatica. However, to an untrained eye, they may look similar.

An effective sciatica exercise should involve the following:

• Stretching of the lower back

• Stretching of the gluteal and piriformis muscles

• Stretching the leg muscles

In quite a few cases, the origin of sciatica pain is due to tight muscles in the legs and buttocks. There are quite a few ways of loosening these muscles. Have a look at this following exercise:

• Lie down on your back and bend your knees with the feet touching the floor.

• Lengthen your muscles and tilt the knees to the right. The upper part of the body should turn towards the opposite side. This creates a twist on the back muscles and the spinal cord.

• Try to straighten the top leg at the knees as far as it is comfortable. Maintain this position for 15-20 seconds.

• Return to the bend position and take 5-10 deep breathes. Allow your body to relax for a couple of minutes.

• Repeat the same procedure by bending your knees towards the left and upper part towards the left.

• Straighten your leg in this position for 15-230 seconds before returning to the original position.

• All the above mentioned steps constitutes 1 session. Make an attempt to do at least 2-3 sessions initially. Increase the frequency of sessions by 1-2 on a weekly basis.

This technique loosens the back as well as the leg muscles. The weight on the spinal cord is decreased. Blood circulation on the pain affected areas is improved as the muscles get stretched. You may feel relief while performing on one side rather than the other. Maintain focus on the relieving side while gradually stretching the muscles on the other side on a weekly basis.

By: Alicia S. Campbell

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Considering Natural Supplements For Anxiety

Managing work and family commitments can be a great source of stress, particularly if you feel pulled in multiple and frequently uncontrollable directions. If left unresolved, such anxiety can permeate every area of your life and often result in serious and negative consequences. Time constraints may further challenge your efforts to regain control of your feelings, but turning to natural supplements for anxiety may be an ideal alternative for getting you back on a healthy physical and emotional track.

Traditional remedies may produce some relief, but the resulting drowsiness may not be a worthwhile tradeoff. Being unable to operate a vehicle or other machinery, for example, may be severely limiting. If taking prescription tranquilizers will interfere with your ability to care for your family or make a living, such side effects may necessarily lead you to consider other alternatives.

Selecting a supplement that promotes feelings of calmness, reduced anxiety and increased alertness would be advised. Additionally, a product with minimal potential side effects would be a wise choice as well. Noting any corroborating medical evidence regarding effectiveness should be an additional step to ensure that your symptoms will be alleviated.

Herbal supplements in tablet form may nurture your mental abilities, giving you a greater sense of control and thus a lessening of anxious feelings. Ingredients such as muskroot may reduce toxins, and other herbs may improve your ability in terms of resisting stress as well. Clearer thinking and thus better coping responses can be noticeable and helpful results.

While natural supplements for anxiety obviously cannot eliminate external occurrences, they can help shape your responses to potentially stressful events. Your improved ability to calmly shift your focus, for example, can turn what was once a crippling burden into a manageable task. The internal balance created by effective supplements can translate into helpful coping mechanisms that positively impact your work, personal, and social interactions.

There is medical evidence to back up the assertion that hormonal imbalances affect stressful feelings in many people. Accordingly, there are supplements designed to alleviate this condition. Once stress hormone levels are back in balance, many research study participants have displayed positive outcomes.

Other schools of thought pinpoint imbalances between sensory perception and the mind as a cause of stress. As the mind is overtaxed, emotional responses are purportedly over exaggerated, with measurable physical symptoms as well. The resulting toxin buildup is said to effect the connection between the brain and spine, and also increase stress hormone levels. Natural remedies may be indicated in these instances as well.

Aromatic galangal and muskroot may work to bring mental functioning back into proper alignment. Reportedly, this is done by controlling the amount of stress hormone that is produced. The resulting corrected balance of stress hormone ultimately protects the mind from anxiety. Other ingredients cleanse and promote the elimination of toxins, thus further enhancing proper brain functioning.

In addition to gaining relief from inhibiting anxiety, many proponents of natural supplements report feeling more relaxed and alert. Such brighter feelings are vastly different from the drowsiness often experienced with more traditional prescription treatments. Meeting the routine demands of home and work life are reportedly easier to handle after taking herbal supplements, with better responses being linked to proper and coordinated mental functioning.

If anxiety seems to be significantly affecting your daily life, seeking a solution that will not exacerbate your condition would be advised. Natural supplements in tablet form may be easily taken and tolerated without having to deal with troubling side effects. Soothing teas containing beneficial herbs may help cleanse your body and mind as well, thus making everyday living more manageable.

By: Matalin Hatchard

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10 Amazing Benefits Of Juicing

To quote a famous song, “I’m a Believer!” That is, I am a huge fan of juicing. My enthusiasm is based on first-hand experience with the benefits of juicing.

Actually, my initial reaction to juicing was not all that favorable. What I disliked the most was exposure to flavors that were less than pleasing. (Broccoli and beetroot juice just didn’t cut it.) In fact, it was such a disappointing experience that I abandoned the process completely for about a year.

It was the need to do something about my health that brought me back to the juicing table. After investing in a juicer it seemed only fair to give it another shot. If juicing lived up to its billing then surely I could adjust to the taste.

Oddly enough, the second time around flavor wasn’t an issue. This time I did a little more research and discovered some wonderful ways of adding nutritious flavor to healthy drinks. (Carrots, apples, lemon, ginger, and pineapple to name a few.) More importantly, within just a few days I was feeling better and after a few weeks I was seeing dramatic improvements in my health.

Now, past the “don’t believe it” stage and well into the “wish I had done this sooner” phase, I am convinced that juicing delivers as advertised. Following is a list of some of the truly amazing benefits of juicing:

1) fast and easy digestion

If you are struggling with heartburn and acid reflux issues this is a really important benefit. Juicing provides almost instantaneous digestion. Whereby whole foods can take 2 to 3 hours to complete the digestive process juicing combinations take less than 30 minutes.

Juicing retains the digestive enzymes in raw foods which work to break down food debris in your digestive tract. Consequently, not only is juice easily digested but the resulting enzymes help to process other food in your system as well.

The nutrients contained in the juice combinations helps to regenerate glands and organs associated with digestion thus increasing your ability to absorb nutrients more efficiently.,

Improving digestion is an integral part of the positive affect and improvement in the lives and health of those that consume vital juices. Improving digestion improves body health. Less undigested food in your digestive tract means more energy and a lighter state of being.

2) rapid mega-doses of powerful nutrients

Raw vegetable and fruit juicing offers your body a myriad of essential vitamins and minerals in their most natural and potent state.

3) consumption of more fruits and vegetables

Let’s face it; most of us fall short of the fruits and vegetables we should eat each day. Instead we indulge ourselves in a typical toxic modern diet high on red meat, fat, and junk food. But, in your heart of hearts, you know that fresh fruits are the healthier choice.

In fact, our preferred diet contributes greatly to the deterioration of our health. Somehow, somewhere along the way we decided that fruits and vegetables (especially veggies) just didn’t taste very good. Gradually we pretty much abandoned them altogether.

Juicing enables you to consume large quantities of health giving fruits and vegetables. And by the way, juicing does not mean that you have to give up eating regular meals. You only need to juice once or twice per day.

4) powerful antioxidant

There’s a lot of talk these days about antioxidants. Antioxidants are vital for reversing free radicals - impure oxygen compounds which are produced by the body's metabolism, tampering with DNA, challenging the immune system and accelerating the visible signs of aging. With juicing you can access super powered antioxidants in their purest form that will restore healthful vitality that you thought was long gone.

5) improves cardiovascular health

Juicing the right combinations helps you to target specific health concerns. Improve the quality and flow of your blood, regulate blood pressure, and keep your arteries clean. By juicing you are giving your body what it needs for good heart health.

6) detoxes the liver

Juicing helps you to gain and maintain a healthy liver. Among other things, your liver functions to produce bile for the break-down of fats, convert sugars (glucose) to stored sugar (glycogen), filter harmful substances from the blood, and store precious vitamins and minerals. Detoxification of your liver is kind of like getting rid of a clogged air filter on your car and replacing it with a new one. Toxins poison your system and contribute to disease and overall poor health.

7) alkalizes your system

Daily stress, aging, obesity, and the typical modern diet cause our bodies to have a high acidic pH balance. Too much acid is destructive to the body in numerous ways. Juicing (especially vegetable juicing) brings the body into a proper alkaline/acid balance which also contributes to improved health.

8) nurtures eyes, hair, skin, and nails

This one I wouldn’t have believed if I had not seen it myself. My wife, who for years had vision problems, no longer wears glasses or contacts and she is nearly 60 years of age. The change happened in just about a month from juicing wheatgrass.

Some people even claim that their hair, which had turned gray, has actually reverted to its original youthful color after juicing wheatgrass. Sorry, I got sidetracked on wheatgrass. The important thing to know is that juicing will do wonders for your eyes, hair, skin, and nails.

9) boosts energy

Yes, you can get off of caffeine and those, so called, energy drinks. Get your energy boost the healthy way.

10) targets specific health concerns

I alluded to this earlier but it certainly is an amazing benefit of juicing. With a little research you can concoct vegetable and fruit combinations that can effectively slow down, control, and even correct specific health problems. Yes, you can get rid of drugs forever.

There you have it and I have just given you a glimpse of the benefits of juicing. The only way that you will ever know if juicing is what it is cracked up to be is to…try it. I believe you will be pleasantly surprised at what it will do for you.

By: Richard Weirich

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The Key To Younger Looking Skin

Achieving younger looking skin that radiates a wonderful healthy glow is a matter of taking care of it inside and out. According to Maharishi Ayurveda the four key elements of skin care are nourishment, rehydration, detoxification, and stress removal. Here is a look at the natural healing remedies for each.

Nourishment:

The best way to nourish your skin is to follow a skin-friendly diet. This includes lots of sweet juicy fruits, multiple grains, a wide variety of cooked vegetables and light, easy-to-digest proteins. The juicy fruits boost nutrient fluid (rasa dhatu) and encourage suppleness. An ideal, skin-nourishing way to start your day is with a breakfast of stewed apple or pear. The grains, such as quinoa, couscous, millet, barley, amaranth, rye and wheat provide a variety of minerals. Vegetables should include green, leafy vegetables, such as spinach, to deliver fiber, iron and calcium to the skin. A great protein for the skin is milk. Make your own spice mixture with 3 parts turmeric, 6 parts coriander, 6 parts fennel, 1 part fenugreek and 1 part black pepper. Sautee the spices in ghee, then add them to steamed vegetables for skin-boosting flavor. Turmeric is known as the "wonder spice" for good reason; as well as a long list of other health benefits, it purifies and detoxifies the skin. Turmeric, cumin, fenugreek and black pepper purify the blood and fat tissue.

Rehydration:

For internal rehydration, water is the key. Drink 8 glasses of water per day and make sure your diet is rich in the right types of fat. These include ghee and olive oil. Again, add skin-boosting spices to your fats to assist with digestion and absorption. When it comes to external rehydration, use Youthful Skin Massage Oil to gently massage the skin every day. This oil is rich in the herbs Shankapushpi, Gotu Kola, and Ashwagandha, which have powerful anti-aging effects and provide that desirable glow to the skin. The oil absorbs deep into the skin, without leaving any oily residue.

Detoxification:

Any detoxification process should start with the colon. Constipation is a common problem and this often leads to dry, dull skin. Taking easy steps every day will help relieve this problem, and therefore, your skin will improve significantly. Go for a walk every day, drink lots of water throughout the day and add more fibrous foods to your diet. Herbal Cleanse from Maharishi Ayurveda can help to regularize bowel movements if you need more help.

Stress Removal:

Stress often shows in the face, making a person look tired, drawn and older than their years. Stress can often lead to sleep problems, which can then lead to more stress, so it is crucial to take care of both issues to prevent the harmful cycle continuing. The Transcendental Meditation program can provide relief from mental and emotional stress if carried out on a daily basis.

Don't forget about your diet and exercise, and remember that achieving younger-looking skin is a two-step process. Tackle it from the inside as well as the outside and make long-term changes to your lifestyle for a permanent healthy glow and amazing luster.

By: Matalin Hatchard

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Best Food For Good Looking Hair

Having a great hair not only requires a special care, but also a proper food to be eaten. Everybody knows that a healthy hair starts from its roots and that the quality of these roots depends on the chaotic or well thought-out life we choose to live. Usually, keeping a healthy diet is important for both our mind and our physical appearance. If we feel good on the inside, it shows on the outside. In order to know what exactly we should eat to have a fabulous hair, we need to say some things about the properties of the ingredients that are not to be excluded from our daily meals.

Our hair is mainly consisted of proteins. If they are to be found in our locks in a low quantity, we shouldn’t be surprise at the appearance of certain problems, such as the loss of hair color, weak hair or even brittle hair. In order to prevent or even to fight these issues, it is recommended that we eat beef, turkey, chicken, eggs and dairy products that are low fat, meaning cottage cheese, yogurt and milk. The calcium that is present in the latter products is essential for our hair and nails.

The iron is also very important. The absence of iron from our body usually leads to baldness. This iron deficiency may be treated by including in our diet dried fruit, whole grains and red meat. A certain amount of zinc is also necessary in order to combat the loss of hair. In case this mineral is absent from our body, the levels of androgen and hormones may be affected. So, it is indicated to eat beans, nuts, oysters and lamb meat to provide the body with this essential substance.

Fatty acids are also at help and it is recommended to eat fish at least two times a week. They guarantee a shiny hair and prevent the scalp from drying. It is a known fact that a healthy and glossy hair is the result of a regular presence of the sebum which is the most important moisturizer for our locks. Due to the fact that it is produced by our own body, no allergic or chemical reaction can result from it.

And let’s not forget about water. It is vital to drink as much water as possible for our body to be correctly hydrated. We all heard about the importance of drinking eight glasses of water a day. However, by doing so, we should also pay attention to keeping a balanced amount of minerals in our body because we can lose a great quantity of the kind through the sweating process.

By: JacquelineBrewster

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Good Breathing and Hypnosis

Correct breathing can make a huge difference to how we feel. It is very difficult to feel upset or angry when you are breathing slowly, deeply and quietly. It is also a great way to help you sleep.

If you will, try taking a deep breath right now.

Do you feel more alert and energized now? Lack of oxygen in the blood makes us feel tired, and can cause headaches.

A few deep breaths can lower anxiety, ease mild indigestion, and help us wake up and go to sleep.

Meditation, which is similar to hypnosis, is also very effective in reducing stress. Try this simple breathing exercise daily, or at least when you are feeling stressed and need some time out.

Get yourself comfortable, you may wish to lie or sit. Make sure you not get disturbed for about half an hour. Subdue the lighting Close your eyes if it helps you concentrate, or better still keep them half open.

Breath as naturally as you can, and count each exhale up to ten. Repeat this for about 20 minutes. Notice how your breath is warmer when exhaled. Listen to the sound of the breathing through your body. Enjoy!

Optional Extra

When you are in a relaxed and comfortable state, tell yourself a keyword such as "relax". Tell yourself that whenever you say your keyword, no matter where you are or what you are doing, you will return to this current state of relaxation.

Try this in various different situations in your day to day life, you will be amazed at the results!

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The Alternative Nostril Breath

Sit or lie in a comfortable position. Breath in through the left nostril (you may need to use a finger to keep your right nostril closed), and how for a relaxed ten count. Now exhale gently out of the right nostril. Now repeat this breathing in through your right nostril with your and exhaling out of the left. The whole process should be repeated about 5 times

This is great for energizing and relaxing, and for clearing sinuses. Use in conjunction with hypnosis for great health.

By: Jon Rhodes

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Low Sperm Motility? How To Increase Sperm Motility Naturally

Maybe you've searched for a solution to their problems conceiving, but have not found anything that made you any good. There are ways to increase sperm motility (unless the problem is caused by a genetic defect) that is not even necessary to consult a doctor and can be done naturally.

Eat a diet conducive to a high percentage motility. The proteins that are considered beneficial to increase sperm motility of Acetyl-L-carnitine and L-Carnitine. These supplements are usually taken with foods that trans fatty acids of long chain to the mitochondria for oxidation. What does this mean for you? These proteins provide the energy needed for sperm to be practical for breeding.

Regular intake of vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B12, zinc, antioxidants, arginine and L-Arginine can be done to increase sperm count and improve sperm quality.

Let me start with the most powerful way to improve natural sperm motility: the herbs.

An example of herbs used to improve mobility are maca and ginger. Are widely available, and have no known side effects. In fact, in some countries are widely used as food! Maca has been scientifically proven to double the motility, while ginger provides support throughout the development of sperm, enhancing both the count and motility.When taken in an organic form, and in combination with other herbs, these herbs are very effective in improving both the motility and sperm count.

Other herbs that have been scientifically proven to help improve mobility are saw palmetto, horny goat weed, Sarsaparilla and Muira puama. The most important use of these herbal remedies are receiving the correct dose.

Semenax Volume pills and contain L-arginine, an excellent natural compound to increase sperm count and improves nitric oxide in the body that promotes blood flow, removes ammonia, and promotes the release of testosterone and oxygenation cellular level. Evidence has shown that the use of L-arginine as a supplement twice the amount of sperm within 2 weeks and it works beautifully and motility. Another combination of two very useful compounds used as ingredients in both volume pills Semenax and makes them very effective supplement to increase sperm naturally, these compounds are the L-lysine and zinc oxide. L-lysine or folic reacts with zinc supplements to increase sperm production. This is also used to treat fertility problems in men. Zinc supplements stimulate the production of sperm and testosterone increased with time.

sagitattum Epimedium or horny goat weed is another very old and popular herb used for stimulation of the hormone testosterone in the body that cause an increase in the number of sperm naturally. This herb has been used for centuries as a natural aphrodisiac that increases libido and energy to make love to act. It also stimulates the sensory nerve for better feel and functionality of the reproductive organs. Semenax volume pills and the use of this herb as a vital ingredient.

By: stevewill2011

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