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Aromatherapy oils are something that not many people know about, but very often associate this with homeopathic medicine. While this may be true in some places this in fact not the only thing that it is associated with, however this is also a practise that non-homeopathic individuals can incorporate into their lives without having to resort to going to a professional for advice. Often getting advice like this can be expensive, time consuming and more confusing than when you had entered into the consultation.

The first thing that most people will wonder is what exactly are they and where do they originate from. Aromatherapy oils are quite simple extracted oils from selected plants and herbs. These are believed to have beneficial effects on one’s health depending on what kind of oil they choose to use. This is also dependent on the dosage of the oil one uses, which determines the desired effect from the product.

Essential oils can be used for aroma therapeutic purposes, in that they can be burnt over a candle, as incense sticks and be used for diffusing in warm water or in baths. Different essential oils have different affects, like aromatherapy oils however essential oils can often be highly concentrated therefore it is more important to dilute the oils otherwise the affects can be too strong. Aromatherapy uses essential oils for medicinal purposes rather than just as fragrant scented oil.

For most aromatherapy oils can be used for spiritual purposes and can work hand-in-hand with yogis who use the oils to create a relaxing atmosphere and a calming scent to the air. Aromatherapy is not a new practise and is in fact one of the oldest forms of alternative medicines to be practised. It is believed that these have been the first influences for many pharmaceutical products which have benefited many in small and minor ailments.

Historically aromatherapy can be dated back to ancient Egypt, whereby fragrant oils and burners were used more for cosmetic purposes and scenting the body. Many of these would come in stick form or as a cone, which would be placed on the head to gradually melt and create an appealing smell to the body. This was stretched as far as embalming dead bodies before mummification, in their quest for finding eternal youth and immortality. This was also a technique for preserving the bodies of royalty and as a preparation for the afterlife.

Between 1539 and 657 BC the Egyptians continued to refine their oils, creating medicinal essential oils and treating wounds with the herbs used for extracting the oils. Furthermore they became masters in perfumery and cosmetics that a little trip from Julius Caesar influenced the spreading of essential oils and perfumery around 48 BC after conquering Egypt. In celebration of their victory, he tossed small bottles of perfumes as a sign of his complete domination over the country.

Aromatherapy oils were also used in Ancient Greece where the great physician Hippocrates used herbal baths and ointments to treat minor illnesses and for use in mild physiotherapy. Hippocrates was believed to have influenced the idea that illnesses were not caused by supernatural happenings but had natural occurrences resulting in the ailments. It was because of his innovative approaches to medicine that the medical world today has been able to advance their researches and find cures for diseases.

A little known French chemist Rene Maurice Gattefosse studied medicinal properties of essential oils when working in the perfumery business with his family. During an experiment in his laboratory there was an explosion, which left Gattefosse’s hand to be badly burnt. In an instant reaction he plunged his hand into the nearest cool liquid, which just so happened to be lavender oil. This miraculously accelerated the healing process and impressively left no scars. This then fuelled his ambition to research essential oils, resulting in him publishing his groundbreaking book on aromatherapy.

A new wave of aromatherapy hit the Western world making it a practise for many people to see and feel its benefits. Many of the oils were used to treat gangrene for WWI veterans, treating patients with psychological problems and alleviating stress bringing harmony and peace.

Resources: Anna Stenning is an expert on aromatherapy oils having seen and experienced the benefits of using these to treat minor ailments.

Acai berry juice is a dietary supplement that contains pure Acai berry juice derived exclusively from palm trees located in Brazil’s Western Amazon rain forest. These berries are processed through a unique maceration process that has been used for thousands of years by the indigenous people of the Brazilian rain forest. This process uses the entire berry which includes; the Epicarp, Mesocarp and the hard Endocarp. These berries contain some of these beneficial nutrients; essential fatty acids, proteins, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, and also supports; healthy energy levels, healthy immune system, healthy cholesterol levels, healthy cardiovascular system, free radical scavenging, gastrointestinal health and much more!

There are also other forms of the Acai berry which include:
Acai Berry Extract -
The Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is loaded with vitamins and minerals, such as many of the B vitamins, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, iron, potassium, phosphorus and calcium. Acai berries also contain omega-6 and omega-9 EFAs. Acai berries are also an excellent source of a component called anthocyanins. These are flavonoids found in darker fruits that possess antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help defend the body from damage caused by unstable free radical molecules.

Organic Acai Berry Juice -
106,000 ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) units per bottle, or 3500 per serving. ORAC is the measurement for antioxidant capacity of different foods and the USDA recommends that the average person consume at least 3000 ORAC per day. Studies have shown that this little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world! Acai (ah-sigh-ee) is the high-energy berry of a special Amazon palm tree. Acai contains a remarkable concentration of antioxidants that help combat premature aging. A synergy of monounsaturated (healthy) fats and dietary fiber which helps promote cardiovascular and digestive health.

Capsules -
Acai is the only super berry on the market that has everything that you need, naturally from only the berry itself. It packs Vitamin B1, B2, B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, Fiber, Proteins, good fatty acids such as Omega 6, Omega 9 to helps you fight your cholesterol problems and many, many more; there is just too many to list. Also as an added benefit is give you the highest level of anti-oxidant on the market, with studies showing up to 33 times the anti-oxidant as red wine grapes. With Acai it gives you the energy from your youth and opens up the vitality and increased stamina you had in your 20’s. So try the new “Fountain of Youth” from this forbidden Amazon Berry and you too will feel the power of the Amazon.

Any and all of these forms can be healthful to your body and besides the many benefits listed in this article, some other benefits you may be interested in include things such as Enhances visual acuity, minimizes inflammation, improves circulation, prevents arthrosclerosis and even helps you lose weight. This type of product is 100% all natural and shouldn’t contain any foreboding chemicals that could otherwise be harmful to your health and to your body. People that are really big on healthy eating and healthy living absolutely swear by this stuff and say it is the best thing they have ever had in their entire lives. Well, with the so called “Fountain Of Youth” being tagged tailed on this product, I sure as heck would hope that it would have an immense impact on people!

Resources: This author is a HUGE fan of buying alli on ebay

Is there such a thing as magnet therapy for pain? This is a question that has gotten a lot of attention lately. Perhaps it is because magnets have been viewed both as a complete sham and as an incredible holistic pain therapy. Most of us believe the truth is somewhere in between; that is, magnet therapy for pain is not going relieve every type of pain and cure all ills, but may help with certain types of pain therapy if applied correctly and with the strongest types of magnets.

One thing is certain — magnet therapy has been around for over 4000 years and that is a pretty long time when it comes to holistic remedies. Especially when we see so many of these “alternative medicines” coming and going with the wind. Of course, this does not mean that magnet therapy for pain is going to cure all types of pain, however there is one type of pain that magnet therapy may help with and this is post-polio syndrome.

- Post-polio syndrome and magnet therapy for pain:

This particular study was published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston found that magnets may be more effective than sham magnets when it comes to blocking pain caused by post-polio syndrome. Post-polio syndrome is a pain that starts in the legs and seems to affect about 20% of polio sufferers as they get older.

In the controlled study, about 76% of the patients treated with a magnet were relieved of their pain to some degree. This is to say, they noticed a significant difference in the leg pain caused by post-polio syndrome. Interestingly enough, only 18% of the sham magnet group said they had some pain relief. Of course, anyone would be foolish to say from this one study that magnet therapy for pain is the cure to all pain, however it is clear that more studies need to be completed in order to determine the true therapeutic benefits of magnet therapy for pain relief.

- But here in lies the problem with using magnet therapy for pain…

This study certainly does not prove once and for all that magnetic therapy will work to relieve every single type of chronic pain. The magnetic therapy enthusiasts would love to sit back and say “look at this incredible study that proves once and for all that magnetic therapy is a cure all,” — but the truth is, for every one of these studies, there is another study that casts doubt on the bold claims made by these magnetic therapy practitioners.

- Will magnet therapy help you?

Using magnet therapy for pain may not be a bad idea if you have tried other pain therapy solutions with limited success. The last thing any of us want to feel is that we will have to live with our pain forever. Magnet therapy may be the answer to some of your pain problems and may help reduce pain for certain types of conditions. It is true that more studies need to be completed, but when you begin to think about other holistic remedies that have lasted 4000 years you begin to believe that there may be something to these magnets after all.

Resources: Seth is a Webmaster and has a masters degree in information science. If you want to find out more about magnetic therapy along with additional studies that provide evidence on both sides of the debate, go to MagnetPainTherapy.Com

Yep, you read that right. This natural herb is 10,000 times stronger than chemo… and has no side effects.

I know your saying WHAT!

Can you imagine a scarier moment in a loved one’s life than when they are told that the biopsy is positive for cancer.

You’re probably reading this article as your inquiring mind wants to know why the slow process of finding solutions to serious health issues of which cancer is one.

The secret that the drug makers found and concealed from the world was the miraculous graviola tree. This is an incredible story. This tree was hidden deep in the Amazon Rainforest and was not discovered until about 10 years ago. Now maybe you can realize why most native cultures that live in a natural, pollution-free environment, that have natural remedies passed down from generation to generation, live almost cancer and disease free.

The news of this cover up stunned the world when it was leaked from a drug company’s most secret information vault. What occurred is that this drug company’s research facility tried to synthesize (chemically manufacture) the most potent anti-cancer ingredients know to man from the graviola tree. When they could not make it work, did they say “oh well we tried” and then give the results of all their research to the world so it could benefit from the natural herb. Nope - they hid it. Big Pharma apparently has the attitude that if we can use it, nobody can.

Wow - How cruel can a company be. Hiding what could be a way to help with the fight against cancer. I would say it borders on criminal. What do you think?

But there is a miracle in everything. One of the researchers could not stand by and see such an atrocity take place. He leaked the details of the research to a company dedicated to natural health science.

Adding to the cover up, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) did their first research in 1976 which showed that the graviola’s leaves and stems were found effective - repeat EFFECTIVE - in attacking and destroying cancer cells. BUT, only God knows why that the results were never released to the public, but they were written up and distributed in an internal report within NCI.

Since the late 70’s the graviola herb has demonstrated that it is a potent cancer killer. The evidence is 20 independent laboratory tests. A report released in the Journal of Natural Products stated that one ingredient in graviola was found to selectively kill colon cancer cells at 10,000 times the potency of a common chem drug named Adriamycin. The healthy cells are left untouched. Chemo kills all cells including the healthy ones!

You know that Big Pharma is not really a conspiracy like many, many people think. It’s just that hundreds of billions of dollars could be at risk if something in natural health was allowed to gain the attention of the public. Big Pharma will play an extreme game of hard ball to keep it from happening, and they play for keeps.

I write these articles because I have a burning desire that all that have a desire to listen should know what is going on. Heaven know the media is not going to tell you.

Did you know that the obstacles that stand in the way of the medical research scientists that are dedicated to pioneering all natural, life-saving cures are immense and they are blocked every way that they turn. They face the establishment and special interest groups that accuse them of quackery. They now only face the financial pressure of the tremendous cost of medical research, but the endless red tape generated by out-of-control regulators.

It appears that finally there is some organization among those dedicated natural research scientists to break through the big-money barriers and provide cutting-edge natural medical information. As I find it, I will report it.

Resources: Joni Bell has many years of extensive study in the area of natural cancer prevention and treatment. He has numerous success stories of people being diagnosed living cancer free with use of alternative methods. Ask Joni Bell

Question: What is Music Therapy?
Answer: Music therapy is the clinical use of music to help realize goals set between the patient, and the Musical Therapist.

The realized benefit of music goes back centuries. It is well documented that music can affect our moods, our thoughts and our outlooks. Most of us know what it’s like to find some “Feel good” music to help us through the rough spots. What many may not realize is that it can also affect us physically.

Question: Who benefits from Music Therapy?
Answer: Everyone and anyone can benefit from Music Therapy! Children, adolescents, and adults and even the elderly can benefit from music, and music therapy.

If there is music to dance by, and music to love by; it only stands to reason there would be a musical equivalent to every situation. Music has the ability, through our minds, to change our heart-rate, our blood pressure, and lower the amount of stress hormones being released by our bodies. Research on music therapy is well documented. It is also commonly known among the general public. Mothers and Grandmothers know that a baby can be soothed by a lullabye. Many men whistle, knowing just the music of the whistling can achieve a positive state of mind. Children hum and sing as they play. The use of music therapy is an everyday occurrence, which has just been expanded upon to include not just the sound of music, but the entire concept.

Music therapy not only involves the actual sounds that music makes, but also the lyrics, the tempo, and every other aspect of it. Often the writing of song lyrics can produce a therapeutic affect. It is another art, incorporated into music that allows expression. Song lyrics are often the pathway to the soul. Writing has long been known to achieve a release of emotion. Set to music, it takes on a whole new life.

Music therapy is becoming more widely used in nursing homes. Singing songs helps with memory, as well as mood. There are many older people, suffering from a variety of illnesses that may not even remember their names, but they will remember the words to their favorite songs!

Music is used by expectant mothers, to calm the unborn child, as well as to educate! Many believe this sets the foundation for a calmer, brighter child. Most people use music therapy already in one form or another. We may turn to classical music to calm the stress of a high pressure job. Some put on music with a quick tempo to help them to get motivated for a project.

Music Therapy is all around us, in its simplest sense. Taken a step further, Doctors and Psychologists are using music to enhance the therapeutic benefit of their patients. From the simple, to the scientific, all music has benefits. It is art and science working together to promote the well being of any individual who is open to music’s ability.

Resources: Interested in learning more about the many benefits of Music Therapy? Just Click here for an exhaustive set of resources and more information.

The Herpes family of viruses has plagued mankind throughout the ages. Eight different viruses, and all sorts of mutated forms of them, make up the herpes virus family. The two most common ones that come to mind are herpes simplex 1 (cold sores) and herpes simplex 2 (genital herpes). Modern medicine claims that there is no cure for herpes. But, does a natural cure for herpes exist?

Many holistic medical practices claim that herpes can be cured naturally through the use of certain herbs and vitamins. No one is, however, able to completely prove these claims

One reason for this is that the FDA does not control herbal or vitamin supplements. The government does not recognize any of these substances as having the ability to prevent, treat, or cure any medical condition, whatsoever. The other reason is that natural remedies have no financial advantage for anyone. They can not be patented or limited in any way, so nobody wants to invest a lot of money in the necessary research to determine if these agents are truly effective.

The internet is, however, loaded with sites claiming to have the cure for herpes. Many claim to have a natural cure for herpes and can show a long list of customer testimonials on the effectiveness of their product. All of these sites are set up to promote their own unique, proprietary blend of herbs and vitamins. Some are in tablet form. Others are in the form of a salve to be applied directly to the affected skin. All claim to prevent future outbreaks if used regularly.

There’s the catch. “If used regularly”. That doesn’t sound like a cure. Herpes can be treated in a number of different ways. Doctors will prescribe antivirals that are designed to keep the virus in a weakened state and help eliminate outbreaks. These medications must be taken regularly to be effective. Other medications are available that will treat the symptoms of herpes outbreaks at the site. These medications are tested and approved by the FDA for the treatment of herpes. None claim to cure the disease.

Another problem with claims of having a natural cure for herpes is the method used to test whether a person is infected. Viruses are so small that they can only be seen using a very expensive piece of equipment known as an electron microscope. These devices are very rare due to their price. Doctors, therefore, have adopted the practice of testing a person’s blood for viral infections by looking for the antibodies associated with the virus, rather than the virus itself. The problem here is that antibodies are part of the body’s natural immune system.

If a body has ever had a virus, the antibodies will be present in some small quantity in the blood forever. This makes it impossible to truly tell if a person still has the virus or has been cured.

A natural cure for herpes may very well exist. Nobody can truly say conclusively in today’s modern medical world. Until someone can prove a cure, natural or otherwise, it is best to continue regular treatment for herpes and prevent future outbreaks. Medicines and natural compounds can be used for this. Just never assume that you are cured and take precautions against the possible spread of herpes. This is the safest course.

Resources: Lance Thorington’s articles have been published on numerous places online including web sites, ezines, blogs and email lists. Is there a natural cure for herpes? There is! Read more at http://www.remediesforherpes.com