Atkins Wasn't Right About Carb Restriction
A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrates that the complete, ketone-producing carb restrictions popularized by Dr. Robert Atkins in his weight-loss program are not necessary for weight loss. Other Diets Just as Effective Severe carb restrictions cause the formation of ketones, which result when your body burns fat for fuel due to inadequate carb reserves. Researchers found that weight loss could be achieved just as effectively without this level of carbohydrate avoidance. Metabolic and Emotional Effects In addition, ketone-producing carb restrictions resulted in higher LDL cholesterol levels, and also adverse metabolic and emotional effects, when compared to low-carb...
Holistic Medicine Programs
Though there are many healing arts colleges that offer holistic medicine programs in massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, and homeopathy -- were you aware that there are a number of traditional schools that provide holistic health courses in herbology, holistic nutrition, and other integrative medicine treatments? Students interested in enrolling in holistic medicine programs can learn about hundreds of herbs and dietary supplements that are used for common clinical conditions. In addition to herbal studies, there are alternative health courses in energy healing that provide spiritual-based training in Reiki, touch therapy, and metaphysics, among others. While some of these holistic medicine...
Alternative Health Care: Mind-body Medicine
Mind-body medicine deals with the connection of mind, brain, body and human behavior and the intense ways that mental, emotional,spiritual and even social and behavioral characteristics directly influences a person's health. This mind-body medicine approach says that it bases its definition as an approach on the premise of the person gaining their own knowledge and own self care. Mind-body medicine believes in a mediation-type plan that seeks to promote health in a therapy of relaxation, hypnosis, meditation, yoga, tai chi, support in groups, along with visual imagery and spirituality. All or one of these therapies are utilized as the practitioners believe in the idea that sickness/illness is a...
Alternative Health: Finding Help
There are many ways that you can find help regarding alternative health. If you are interested in alternative health, you should consider the many resources that are available. Although you may not find as many resources on alternative health as standard medicine, there are still plenty out there for you to look into. 1. When it comes to finding information on alternative health it does not get much better than the internet. There are many websites maintained by alternative health doctors, people who practice alternative health, etc. Just remember, everything you read online is not necessarily true. But with that being said, you should be able to find plenty of information concerning alternative...
Natural Healing Therapies Today
Find Natural Healing Therapies in the United States and Canada. Though there are numerous CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) therapies from which to choose, natural healing therapies that are commonly offered at natural healthcare schools include practical instruction in massage therapy, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and holistic healing, among others. Natural healing therapies like massage therapy are a safe and natural treatment to reduce stress and alleviate pain. Individuals who would like to pursue an education in natural healing therapies such as this gain in-depth instruction in anatomy, physiology and kinesiology. In addition, hands-on training is provided in an assortment of...
Depression tests are given by health providers in order to assess the level of depression of the patient. Different Depression Tests vary not only in their set of questions but on their assessment procedures as well. Depression tests are grouped as self-test questionnaires given by health providers. There are several self tests for determining a person's level of depression. Â- Self-Tests Zung Depression Scale - This is a 10 minute screening test with 20 questions. This is for people who experienced symptoms in the past 2 weeks. Scoring includes 50-69 common range for depression and 70+ for severe depression. Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) - This test has a total of 20...
Steroids and Teenagers
The use of steroids is headline news right now both in the United States and worldwide. Big names in professional sports have rumored, or admitted to using steroids to bulk up their bodies and improve their game. Our teenagers look up them as role models and it's sad to see them letting our teens down. When they see their favorite athlete using steroids, they believe if it's all right for these stars, it's all right for them too. Few realize what some of the terrible side effects are for those who use anabolic steroids. Some teenagers discover too late and the damage is irreparable or they are dead. Yes, it is that serious! Anabolic steroids are a synthetic substance that promotes the growth of...
Celery Health Benefits
It is a vegetable that has its origins in the wild celery from the Mediterranean basin. The celery has a thick and pulpy rhizome, reduced aerial stem and big, green pinnate leaves. It is a cultivated plant, used as a nutriment, but also as a medicinal plant. For the therapeutic recommendations are used the roots, as well as the leaves and seeds. Also it is used as an aphrodisiac, febrifuge, hypotensive, in urinal retention, kidney disease. These uses are due to the content of minerals and sodium (55mg %), calcium (235mg%), potassium (50mg%) and phosphorus (60mg%) salts, vitamins: A, B1, B2, C and microelements: iodine, magnesium, copper. People say that the celery rejuvenates, as it stimulates the...
According to a recent research on dental problems and their solutions, one in four adults suffers from major oral disease. It is also true that we all know about the poor condition of our teeth and gums but always ignore it; there may be many reasons behind this ignorance such as lack of information or unavailability of efficient dentists. However, we can never imagine that our slight ignorance can affect our entire oral health badly; people who are aware enough and know the consequences of ignoring minor dental problems never make delay in getting an appointment of a dentist. For people who reside in New York or in any nearby place it is quite easy to get proper treatment for their dental problems...
Alternative Medicine for Treating Cancer
Cancer is the name given to any illness resulting from one of our body's own cells growing out of control. There are many processes that control a cell's growth and division, each of which can go wrong. Several of these control mechanisms need to be damaged before a cell becomes cancerous. There are more than 200 different types of cancers, which are categorized in to carcinoma, sarcoma, lymphoma and leukemia based on the cells from which they arise. The principles involved in treating cancer are either directly destroying the cancer tissues or indirectly destroying them by depriving them of blood supply and/or their nutrition. But the irony is that whatever conventional treatment is used to...
Alternative Health Clinic Information, Advice, and Techniques
Visit an alternative health clinic if you are interested in exploring options that do not fall within the realm of conventional medicine. This alternative health approach to healing is more metaphysical and spiritual, and goes along with the belief that the body is capable of healing itself, and this medicine is just part of the healing process. Aromatherapy, which dates about 80 years back, is a popular form. This is to apply or inhale essential plant oils. This technique is said to be a growing industry. It brings to mind the scented oils and candles, but modern aromatherapy includes more than those relaxing accessories. Another alternative health care option the clinic...
Custom Synthesis
Custom Synthesis is an expertise service we offer from our Pharmaceutical Division, and a very significant part of our Business activity at VARDA. We assure you about the quality deliverance to your requirement, through highly skilled and experienced personnel. Custom synthesis - Made-to-measure your specifications! Using skills and experience acquired through our exposure, VARDA undertakes development of chemical synthesis, scale-up processes and manufacturing in industrial scale. Innovative products customized to your requirements With years of experienced sound know ledged know-how personnel and excellent equipment, we can tailor synthesis development, scale-up and production of chemical...
Natural Cure for Stress, Depression and Anxiety
Stress is a common problem that all age group suffers from. First of all, let's look at some of the common symptom of stress, both physical and emotional. Physical signs of stress • Pain/tension in the back, neck and shoulders • Headache/migraine • General aches and pains • Fatigue/excessive tiredness • Insomnia • Constipation Emotional signs of stress • Anxiety • Depression • Lack of confidence • Irritability/lack of concentration • Aggressiveness Some stress can be productive and give you drive and energy. It...
Alternative Medicine for Diabetes
Maybe your doctor recently broke the news that you have diabetes. Or you have learnt that you are at risk of getting diabetes. And so now you are worried scared of what diabetes will do to you. Worried about the drugs you have to take and their side effects. Its not just you who alone is worrying. There are about 21 million American adults and children who suffer from some form of diabetes. Though insulin and other anti diabetic drugs are available, many are now resorting to alternative medicine. What exactly is diabetes? Diabetes is condition in which the glucose in your blood is higher than normal either because the hormone insulin is not secreted at all or whatever insulin is secreted does not...
Tips on Treating Workplace Depression
Those who have been diagnosed with depression often believe the problem is personal and should not be considered an illness. Those who have never experienced depression would have an even harder time understanding the condition. Believe it or not, authoritative statistics reveal, amazingly, that 16% of Americans are clinically depressed, and this percentage is on the rise. Before overcoming depression, the symptoms of this illness must be identified. Depression not only affects your work but also your eating, sleeping, and leisure time. Here are some symptoms of workplace depression as well as some tips on how to choose an appropriate treatment for depression. Depressive mood Feeling down from time...
"Energy medicine is medicine based on the appreciation that living systems have energy fields inside of them and around them and that these fields play important roles in physiology, regulatory biology and regulating processes that are going on inside the organism," says Dr. Jim Oschman MD. Though he's a practitioner of Western style medicine, Dr. Oschman recently authored a book about the scientific basis of energy medicines. He talks about alternative therapies like Chinese acupuncture and other complementary therapies that improve human performance. These days, there's an increasing trend for Western doctors to look to ancient Chinese medicines to treat some of their patients who aren't...
Postures That Promote Mental Health
When you're experiencing symptoms of depression, exercise may be the last thing you want to think about doing; however, it could be one of the most beneficial, particularly if the exercise you choose is yoga. Well over a hundred million people worldwide are affected by depression, and in the U.S. alone the annual cost of medically treating depression is astronomical. That said, yoga isn't an instant cure or a replacement for the clinical treatment of severe depression. But at the same time, yoga practice may ease some of the symptoms of depression or even clear a path of sight through the gloom. It might also increase feelings of empowerment for sufferers, by showing them a way to treat themselves...
Dahn Yoga Helps Relieve Arthritis and Other Health Issues
We usually assume that getting older means a loss of energy, strength, flexibility, purpose and even hope. And in their place: one or more major diseases and several minor conditions. For more and more people in the United States and around the world, the answer is holistic fitness training. In size, reach and reputation, one of the leading training systems globally is Dahn Yoga & Health Centers. In her early 60s, Sandra lives in the Midwest. As a Dahn Yoga practitioner for more than three years, her case is typical of people who improve their physical health and emotional state through regular classes, individual healing sessions, advanced workshops, and practice at home or the office. With...
You Can Break Whatever Addiction You May Have!
Addictions are a worldwide phenomenon adversely affecting the lives of millions across all geographical boundaries and cultures. Addictions cause enormous personal harm to not only the addict, but to their families and friends as well. Psychological dependence does not have to be limited only to substances; even activities and behavioural patterns can be considered addictions, if they become uncontrollable, e. In many cases, addictions involve both physiological and psychological aspects. Problems Addiction is one of the toughest problems facing our culture today. The growing problems within the family, as well as many other cultural stressors, make addiction a national and international problem...
It has been a proven fact that the mind can overrule the most basic of our body's functions. Medical practitioners are using hypnosis therapy to help modern society cope with health-related problems today. In fact, hypnosis therapy is widely used on behavioral and mental problems as well, such as low self-esteem, lack of confidence, etc. How Hypnosis Therapy Works It works by putting the patient in a trance-like condition that increases the activity level of our brain, while the body is in a relaxed state. During this stage, an individual can give cognitive "suggestions" to the person's subconscious mind. Aside from being induced by another, it can be induced on your own using meditation - commonly...
Eat for Physical and Mental Strength
How To Eat For Physical and Mental Strength Do you want to develop good Physical Health along with Mental Health. Who doesn't? Then you eat selected foods and drinks (fruit juices) containing the vitality. You eat right! You feel more energetic and have excellent physical and mental strength. Then you will be full of vitality. You live longer, healthy, strong and zestful life. You follow the rules of hygiene and dietetics, then you will become strong and energetic. Nourishment and Vital development begins at mealtime. Concentrate and focus your mind while you are eating and drinking. You know food should be masticated (21 times), until solid food becomes liquid and liquids should be chewed...
Does Pregnancy Cause Depression?
In contemporary Western societies pregnancy is considered wonderful, and all women are meant to be delightfully happy and gratified with their dreams of motherhood ultimately being realised. Though, while this picturesque interpretation exists, the reality remains that, regardless of how able and supported the woman is, the process is draining and incredibly stressful. Considering this, it is hardly surprising that it can lead the most proud-to-be mums into bouts of depression. As a woman, to have your body transformed beyond her control is understandably testing. While Hollywood mums may maintain that they have never felt more desirable, it is harder for us mere mortals to come to terms with the...
Anxiety - Rise From the Grave
In some cases of anxiety and depression a patient clings to hope by taking anti-depressant drugs hoping it is the answer to their prayers in relieving the symptoms of their depression. It has been proven that certain drugs that work for some people do not for others. Anti-depressants have an enormous affect on chemicals in the brain thus encouraging mood changes. Drugs (Anti-depressants) can help anxiety sufferers to cope, however, anti-depressants are not a cure, they are there to help control a condition. Any healing process involving drug consumption can take a few weeks for the drug to work. It is important to follow through with any course of prescribed medicine dosage other wise it will...
Simple Ways of Preventing Panic Attacks
Preventing panic attacks is a must for your well-being. Imagine walking down the street and suddenly being paralyzed with fear that someone is watching you. You quickly rush home, lock your doors, make sure the windows are shut tight and worry. You worry someone will get in and how you'd get out if they actually broke in. Overwhelmed with fear, sweat beads down your face and you begin to tremble. If you've ever experienced something like this you were probably having a panic attack. Panic attacks come and go without warning, but there are ways to actually avoid one from happening. The best ways of avoiding panic attack is by learning ways to prevent one from occurring. Yes, this sounds easier than...
Self-help Hypnosis W/ Binaural Beats
Hypnosis has been used throughout history for both the treatment of physical and mental ailments as well as achieving social influence. With the advent of neurology and audio technology it is now possible for people to reap the benefits of hypnosis themselves without a hypnotist or other third party. Audio technology is utilized with brainwave entrainment through binaural beats to achieve hypnotic, altered states of consciousness quickly and easily, generally in 5-10 minutes. This means that one can achieve any hypnotic, altered state desired and achieve states such as meditation, relaxation, sleep, focus and concentration as well as altered states of consciousness that allow one to perform ESP...
Prozac for Anxiety
When other methods aren't working for you, or you need a bit of additional help coping with anxiety, stress, or depression, medication for anxiety is available. Prozac, on of the most widely prescribed medications used in the treatment of stress and anxiety related disorders. While Prozac is not a stress cure, it will help with stress management and anxiety. There are some who believe that stress and anxiety are simple decisions and you are able to simply chose to be less stressed, or chose to not be anxious. There are many ways to relieve stress and mental anxiety, but there are also very good reasons for turning to medications such as Prozac for anxiety. Chemical imbalances in the brains chemistry...
Can you receive online counseling for depression?
The idea of online counseling may still come as a surprise to many, especially older people who are not as familiar with the internet as younger people, but it is fast becoming the way for most people to get the help, therapy and counseling that they need. The availability of online therapy or counseling has been successful in tearing down the barriers that have kept many people from getting the help that they need. The barrier was the discomfort, mixed emotions and inability to physically go down to the therapist's office and speak with them in person; these three reasons are what has prevented many people from seeking help for their depression, which has left many individuals suffering in silence...
Natural Anxiety Remedy For Depression
If you've ever found yourself paranoid while going down a street or jumping at the slightest sound inside a store you may have anxiety. Anxiety is when someone becomes overly afraid of something or jumpy. This is an anxious feeling that is developed suddenly, it can stem from something as early on as childhood or something that has currently happened. There is a way to get help for your anxiety through doctors, therapy and even natural anxiety remedies. Massage- Many may not believe it but something as simple as a body massage can make all the tension leave your body and this works for anxiety as well. A Swedish massage is generally the most common. Some may not know it by the name but this is the...
Pet Health: Holistic and Alternative Medicine for Dogs & Cats
Research has shown that health is influenced by physical, mental, and emotional factors. Holistic medicine includes an evaluation of diet, emotions, behavior, and lifestyle, in addition to the routine physical exam. Holistic Medicine is alsocalled Alternative Medicine and is an approach that deals with the whole patient, not just the presenting complaint. The veterinarian will need to know as much as possible about your pet's environment. History taking will include your dog's living arrangements as well as past medical problems and treatments. Owners need to be prepared to answer questions concerning their pets fears, food preferences and emotions. The time of day a problem occurs is also an...
How can a person use the Law of Attraction to help increase the chances of overcoming eating disorders and depressions? The number of women who are suffering from eating disorders has dramatically increased in the past few years. Some experts think that there maybe a connection between bulimia nervous and depression. Eating disorders often are related to other extended issues. Binge eating for example has been connected with self esteem problems. To help with depression and eating disorders you can use the Law of Attraction. Knowing about the universal Law of Attraction has already helped many people to improve their current health conditions. You can create your life experience and make it whatever...
Cai's Controller Wins Annual Cpa Achievement Award
Raleigh, N.C. - Capital Associated Industries (CAI), the largest employers' association in North Carolina, announced today that Nicole Hendren is the winner of this year's annual Outstanding Member in Business and Industry award, which was granted by the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA). This award highlights individuals who have represented the profession well, given back to the community and association, and contributed in a significant way to their employer or organization. With over 10,000 members, the NCACPA grants only a handful of awards each year to CPAs in North Carolina who go above and beyond their service. "It has always been very important...
Help for Agoraphobia
There is no question that you need to get help for agoraphobia. Agoraphobia can drag on for years. It can be depressing to watch life pass you by. Despite how badly you may feel right now, it is very possible to overcome this condition, so remain positive. You must make the move to get proper help though. Help Is Effective Whatever you think right now, there is lots of help these days which will make you feel so much better. It will get rid of the dark cloud that's constantly hovering over you. You may be required to take medicine to help calm some of what you're feeling. Cognitive behavioral therapy along with medication is effective. Your doctor will provide tasks to accomplish. You will be...
Homeopathy vs. Traditional Medicine
You may have heard of "homeopathy" but you are not sure what it is. Simply put, it is a system of medicine that treats a condition with highly diluted natural substances that mimic the symptoms of the condition being treated. This concept seems paradoxical to most. Homeopathy is a difficult concept to grasp. How do you cure someone of an illness by giving them a tiny concentration of something that can actually cause the disease? One would think that this would simply make the person even more sick. But, according to proponents of the science, homeopathy not only works, but is much more effective than conventional medicine. They claim that conventional medicine only suppresses the immune system and...
What Causes Emergency Hypertension
Emergency hypertension can result from several disorders, drugs, and procedures. Be alert for any of the following in your patient's history. Cardiovascular Disordersacute left ventricular failureacute myocardial infarctiondissecting aortic aneurysmunstable angina pectorisworsening of chronic hypertension Neurologic Disorderscerebrovascular accidenthead traumahypertensive encephalopathyintracranial hemorrhagespinal cord diseasesubarachnoid hemorrhage Renal Disordersacute glomerulonephritisrenal parenchymatous diseaserenovascular hypertension Other Disorderseclampsianecrotizing vasculitispheochromocytomapreeclampsiascleroderma crisisvasculitis Drugsamphetaminesclonidine (withdrawal syndrome...