Archive for November, 2007
Positive thinking in medicine
There is further proof that positive thinking can have physical effects on the body. I came across an article that describes a series of studies on the positive impact of the “placebo effect” on one’s brain. Here’s an excerpt:
Doctors have long thought the placebo effect was psychological.
Now scientists are amassing the first […]Immunize or else
This is really a shame. I don’t have children so fortunately do not have to deal with the decisions regarding immunization but I do believe that parents should have a choice. Apparently, the state of Maryland does not agree.
On a similar note, WorldNetDaily recently published a piece about the punishment and backlash that […]Spotlight on Structural Integration
There are many types of bodywork geared towards correcting posture and alignment. Structural Integration is one of them.
Wikipedia describes it as: Structural Integration is a type of Alternative medicine which aims to align the human body in the gravitational field.[1] The claimed benefit is that the increased use of balance at finer levels […]Try vegetarian this Thanksgiving
In honor of Thanksgiving this year, why not try a vegetarian diet? If you’ve never given it a try, vegetarianism can not only offer plenty of delicious, creative alternatives to meat dishes, but also many health benefits as well.
Vegetarian Times gave a very comprehensive list of reasons why one should choose to be a […]Deepen your breathwork
Breathing is one of these functions that we all take for granted. Of course we can’t live without it but do we really breathe to the best of our benefits? Many people are unaware of how important our breathwork is in our overall muscle tension (specifically upper body tension), our posture and our […]
Have a beer for your health
Here’s a reason to drink beer that I’ve been looking for for years: It’s actually good for you! Based on several studies, Natural Health Magazine published an article recently that extol the virtues of beer (in moderation, of course). According to the article consumption of beer can be responsible for protecting organs and […]
Today’s a good day to quit
Today, November 15th, is The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout. The goal is t encourage smokers to quit smoking for 24 hours. Are you up for the challenge? Here is a good reason to quit. Here is another. And another. Good luck!
Explore other posts about: detoxify, healthy, positive […]Eliminating Cancer
Update: This newsletter has proven to not be from John Hopkins University after all. Check out the post at Snopes. I don’t know if any of the information has any truth to it (many of the points seem helpful for overall health, not necessarily cancer elimination) but the source is definitely not John […]
Color spectrum of whole foods
The most effective way to incorporate vital nutrients into your life is to eat them. With that in mind, Prevention Magazine compiled a list of the most antioxidant-rich foods based on their hue. If you follow this guide you will most certainly take the guesswork out of getting these essential nutrients. Here […]
Cold water therapy
Ice–or in this case cold water–can be your friend when it comes to reducing pain overall. But you already know I’m a fan. In this case, cold water (much more tolerable to most) is the cause for cheer.
Natural Health Magazine recently posted on a cold water treatment that claims to reduce one’s chance of […]
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