Archive for November, 2009
November 29th, 2009 -- Posted in General |
I spent time with a friend of mine today, I’ll call her Cindy. Cindy’s mother is dying, Cindy knows it, her mother knows it and the doctors confirm it.
As I chatted with Cindy it was clear to me that she is at peace with the situation. Now don’t get me wrong, Cindy loves her mother and expressed her feeling that sixty-seven is simply too young to expect her mother to die. On the other hand, she continue reading »
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November 27th, 2009 -- Posted in General |
I hope you’ve been enjoying my posts lately. I thought I might do something different today and rustle up a few bits of info from around the WWW. These are some of the news items and blog posts that have been popular over the last few weeks. Leave me your thoughts.
Alternative Medicine Info | Cancer Treatment News | Cancer Cures …
The greatest hurdle to new insight is usually the entrenched thought continue reading »
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November 25th, 2009 -- Posted in General |
Allergy Testing – What Are Your Choices And The Related Benefits?
Allergy intolerance testing can be used to establish the specific allergen at the root of your condition. There are a handful of allergy tests available performed by medical Doctors as well as holistic practitioners such as Nutritionists, Naturopaths, Herbalists, Homeopaths and Kinesiologists. Testing aims to identify the presence of the IgE antibody or, in the case of food intolerance, the IgG antibody. Common methods used to identify allergens include blood, skin prick and patch tests. The type of test used depends on the symptoms and condition of your skin.
In this way, Skin prick testing is often initially recommended when an allergy is suspected. This is a simple, quick and inexpensive testing method which can provide feedback and results within 15-20 minutes.
Blood tests are very common and often carried out in a GP surgery or hospital. A fine needle is used to take a small sample of blood from a vein in the arm in order for minimal discomfort. The test can provide valuable feedback for all allergy forms and is useful for inhaled and ingested or consumed allergens.
Patch testing is performed in the incidents of contact dermatitis or eczema where an allergy is suspected.
Challenge tests involve introducing allergens to the lung (in the case of bronchial allergies such as asthma), nose or eye. This type of testing can help to identify food allergies whereby the patient is given certain foods ‘blind’ in order to monitor their effects on the body. From the results of your allergy intolerance tests, your practitioner will then advise you on the cause and necessary treatment of your allergy.
Allergy intolerance testing can help treat conditions such as allergies, arthritis, circulation problems, constipation, fungal infections, hormone imbalances, insomnia, migraines, sinusitis and skin conditions.
Allergy intolerance testing is a safe and effective diagnostic tool when carried out by a trained practitioner. It is wise to carry out some research and select a homeopath who is either a member of, or accredited by, an association or professional body. Allergy intolerance specialists are obligated to a code of ethics and procedure that determines the
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therapy is carried out in a suitable and safe environment. These regulations also guarantee a specialist who has undergone certifiable training and receives professional upskilling.
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November 23rd, 2009 -- Posted in General |
Back with more news for you today. It’s amazing how much good information there is on this stuff out there if you know where to look. Three in particular that I found really valuable were…
John Moore: Suzanne Somers — Bimbo, MD – Full Comment
And what of our brave Suzanne, she refused radiation and surgery, and her holistic approach to medicine has kept her cancer free for years. Oh I'm continue reading »
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November 21st, 2009 -- Posted in General |
Back with more news for you today. It’s amazing how much good information there is on this stuff out there if you know where to look. Three in particular that I found really valuable were…
Bias, Racism, and Alternative Medicine – Community
The difference is that in acupuncture, the patient has to follow a holistic therapy that might not solve one problem quickly, but will solve several problems ultimately. continue reading »
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November 19th, 2009 -- Posted in General |
It’s disturbing to me that most people believe prescription drugs are the best healing cure. They will spend years subscribing to this method and still won’t resolve their ailments.
The reason they won’t solve their illness or disease is because prescription drugs are not the right answer. In fact, in most cases, you can create additional problems by using prescription drugs.
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November 17th, 2009 -- Posted in General |
Back with more news for you today. It’s amazing how much good information there is on this stuff out there if you know where to look. Three in particular that I found really valuable were…
An Economy In Need Of Holistic Medicine
Western medical practices have attracted similar criticisms in recent years, for an emphasis on intervening in disease rather than preventing it beforehand and promoting quotidian continue reading »
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November 15th, 2009 -- Posted in General |
Have you ever met a seven-headed dragon? Slaying it is nearly impossible, because as soon as you cut off one head two more grow in its place! I know this first-hand, because I fought with this dragon for 20 years until I found the chink in its armor and pierced its heart, once and for all.
Misdiagnosis Abounds
Like many sufferers of fibromyalgia, I was misdiagnosed for 15 years. Maybe it continue reading »
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November 13th, 2009 -- Posted in General |
Today many people live with constant chronic severe pain and ongoing fatigue and are looking at Alternative Therapies or Holistic Medicine to assist with pain management. This can become very debilitating and draining. Many people are now resorting to Alternative therapies to assist them through this very difficult time in their life and finding great relief with them also.
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November 11th, 2009 -- Posted in General |
As medical costs increase and people grow skeptical of traditional medical advice and pharmaceuticals, holistic medicine is playing a more significant role. Holistic medicine is known as treating the whole person with the goal of achieving a balance in mind, body and the spirit.
While Western medical practices focus on treating the physical symptoms and complaints of illness and disease, a holistic continue reading »
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