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Homeopathy is a non-toxic system of medicine used to treat a wide variety of health concerns.

It is based on the Law of Similars and potentization. Basically, the Law of Similars is the premise that because exposure to a given substance can cause specific symptoms in someone who is healthy, then that substance given as a homeopathic remedy will stimulate the body’s own curative powers to overcome similar symptoms during illness.

A common example used to describe this effect is that of the person chopping an onion ~ When a healthy person chops an onion they usually get watery eyes, and a a runny nose. They may even experience sneezing or coughing, from exposure to the active substances in the onion.

The homeopathic remedy, Allium cepa, made of potentized red onion, can help the body overcome a cold or allergy attack in which the person has similar symptoms (watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, coughing.)

Even though the symptoms were not caused by exposure to an onion, the remedy made from the onion can help the body overcome them, because the symptoms are similar.

Is Homeopathy Effective?

Millions of people have used homeopathic remedies to treat every conceivable type of ailment and symptom. Despite misconceptions, homeopathy is just as scientific as allopathic medicine.

Homeopathy does not base its effectiveness on animal experiments which have little relevance to humans, and prescribing is not based on empirical, or accidental discovery of effects, but on a rational, systematic observation of the effects of remedies on healthy and sick people.

What are the Advantages of Homeopathy?

SAFETY

Homeopathy enjoys an excellent reputation in part because it is given in such minute doses that it can be safely used to treat anyone. Pregnant women, new born babies, children and weak or elderly people may all use the appropriate dosages of homeopathic remedies without dangerous side effects. Homeopthic doses of certain herbs are appropriate for certain individuals (like colicky babes,) when a standard herbal dosage would be too strong.

NON-TOXIC ~ NON-SYNTHETIC

Homeopathy does not use synthetic substances, but relies on the healing properties inherent in plants, minerals, and animal substances. These substances are used in their whole, natural state, not as isolated chemicals.

CONSISTENCY

Homeopathy is not based on ‘fad’ research. Homeopathic remedies do not go in and out of fashion because they are based on indications for specific symptoms rather than on ‘opposites’.

Easy to Take

Most homeopathic remedies have a very mild, sweet taste and are meant to disolve under the tongue.

Even very small children can take them, which is very handy.

They come in small bottles that can be easily carried with you.

Understanding Potencies

Homeopathic remedies are prepared through a process called potentization. Potentization involves a series of systematic dilutions and successions (a forceful shaking action).

Potentization removes all risk of chemical toxicity while activating a remedy substance and enabling it to affect the body therapeutically.

The more dilutions and succussions a substance undergoes, the higher the potency will be. Higher potencies of homeopathic remedies (anything higher than 12C) have been diluted past the point that molecules of the original substance would be measurable in the solution.

Homeopathic potencies are designated by the combination of a number and a letter (for example, 6X or 30C).

The number refers to the number of dilutions the tincture has undergone within a series to prepare that remedy.

The letter refers to the proportions used in each dilution of the series (the Roman numeral X means 10, and the Roman numeral C means 100), as well as the number of succussions the vial of solution undergoes in each successive stage.

Choosing the Appropriate Remedy

A key element in treating successfully with homeopathy is selecting the right remedy.

It is best to farmiliarize yourself with homeopathic remedies before you need them so you can have a vague idea in mind of what remedy may be called for.

Get yourself a good book like, The Complete Homeopathy Handbook: A Guide to Everyday Health Care, by Miranda Castro to have on hand.

Basically, when looking for a remedy you want to consider both physical and psychological symptoms.

Physical Symptoms

Homeopathic remedies promote a return to normal body function, and can be of help in almost any physical symptom or condition. Though they their work on a subtle level, they ultimately affect the chemical, cellular, and structural health of the organism.

Psychological Symptoms

Psychological states are a crucial piece of the symptom-puzzle. Even when treating a purely physical ailment,homeopathy considers the emotional response of the individual to be of prime importance. Improvement of an emotional state is one way to monitor the effectiveness of a remedy.

REFERENCES:

Prescription For Herbal Healing by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC

12 Effective Ways to Help Your Add/Adhd Child: Drug-Free Alternatives for Attention-Deficit Disorders by Laura J. Stevens

THE LCP SOLUTION: The Remarkable Nutritional Treatment for ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyspraxia by Malcolm J. Nicholl

Transforming the Difficult Child; The Nurtured Heart Approach by Howard Glasser

About The Author

Cori Young is an herbalist living in the Pacific Northwest.

For more information on healing with herbs, visit her website, Herbal Remedies Info (http://www.herbalremediesinfo.com); cori@herbalremediesinfo.com

Paul Offit, MD: Review of his book “The Cutter Incident”

Vaccines do so much good in the world, how come we don’t like them more? This question is answered in this book by Dr. Paul OffitDr. Paul Offit, an infectious disease specialist and vaccine expert. Dr. Offt traces the origin of today’s antipathy to vaccines to a horrendous incident during the 1950s in which thousands of people received polio vaccine containing live poliovirus.

Offit describes the development of polio vaccine, from trials of early vaccines through to the appearance on the scene of Jonas Salk. In 1951 Dr. Jonas Salk’s vaccine was licensed quickly thanks to political pressure, and during the next two weeks, five companies distributed about five million doses. Then came the problem: Thirteen days after the first doses were administered, there were reports of cases of polio in immunized children. All of these initial cases had received vaccine manufactured by one company-Cutter Laboratories). In the end, at least 220 000 people were infected with live poliovirus in Cutter’s vaccine (including 100 000 contacts of immunized children), 70 000 developed muscle weakness, 164 were severely paralyzed, and 10 died.

How did live viruses get into the vaccine?

Dr. Offit exlains in detail. The reasons included the use of a highly virulent strain (Mahoney), deficiencies in the inactivation of vaccine virus, inadequate safety tests, and poor communication with other scientists and the government. However, Cutter Laboratories was not negligent. It was doing all that the licensing authority required of it. Sixty lawsuits were subsequently filed. The first resulted in a verdict that “affected all pharmaceutical companies for the next fifty years.” The jury found that Cutter was not negligent in producing the vaccine, but had breached an implied warranty that their product was safe. The concept of liability without fault was born. In other words, companies were responsible for the effects of their products even when they were not negligent in their design or manufacture. Paul Offit goes on to reveal the large number of successful lawsuits that arose from this precedent. These led to the 1986 National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, designed to protect companies from lawsuits not supported by scientific evidence. But the damage was already done. Despite the government program, pharmaceutical companies are abandoning vaccines. In 1957, 26 companies made five vaccines in the United States. By 2004 four companies made 12 vaccines. As a result vaccines costs more and development of new vaccines is slowed. In addition to being an acclaimed scientist and physician, Paul Offit is a good writer and The Cutter Incident is an enjoyable read, at times like a detective thriller, at others like a courtroom drama. The Cutter Incident tells and important story and tell its well. There can be no argument that vaccines have been a great benefit to humankind. This book shows how close we have come to putting one of our most effective public health tools in jeopardy.

For all of my readers that live in any of the four-season zones, I would like to ask how was your disposition and energy level to do things during this past October? And what about your health during the same season? Hope you didn’t forget to boost your happiness and attitude with the bliss of Walnut essence.

The Bach Flower Remedies are a system of 38 flower essences that corrects emotional imbalances as negative emotions are replaced with positive ones. Bach Flower Remedies are the original form of Flower Essence Therapy, which Dr. Edward Bach, a medical Harley Street genious, originated in the 1930’s.

The outstanding characteristic of the Bach Flower Remedies is that they have gained the recognition of doing for the emotional body what Homeopathics do forthe physical body. With their help, a forgotten part of our body/spirit temple can be rescued as most of the people still believe we are just made of flesh and blood, ignoring recent researches that link emotions to the immune system.

The Bach Flower Remedies resonate with the emotional body to re-establish balance and harmony in the physical body.
It is also my duty to say that the Bach Flower Remedies are safe for everyone, including children, pregnant women, animals, elderly and plants. Each flower essence aids a specific emotion, so the best results to balance your emotions comes from the moment you honestly describe and specify to yourself what the feeling or mood is that you are going through at a determined time.

You can take the flower essences individually or mix them together to match the way you feel. And please be advised that the Bach Flower Remedies along with any medical attention give the perfect stability to our body, mind and soul.

Agrimony - mental torture behind a cheerful face.

Aspen - fear of unknown things.

Beech - intolerance.

Centaury - inability to say “no”.

Cerato - lack of trust in one’s own decisions.

Cherry Plum - fear of the mind giving way.

Chestnut Bud - failure to learn from mistakes.

Chicory - selfish, possessive love.

Clematis - dreaming of the future without working in the present.

Crab Apple - cleansing remedy, also for self-hatred.

Elm - overwhelmed by responsibility.

Gentian - discouragement after a setback.

Gorse - hopelessness and despair.

Heather - self-centeredness and self concern.

Holly - hatred, envy and jealousy.

Honeysuckle - living in the past.

Hornbeam - procrastination, tiredness at the thought of doing something.

Impatiens - impatience.

Larch - lack of confidence and self-esteem.

Mimulus - fear of known things.

Mustard - deep gloom for no reason.

Oak - the plodder who keeps going past the point of exhaustion.

Olive - exhaustion following mental or physical effort.

Pine - guilt.

Red Chestnut - over-concern for the welfare of loved ones.

Rock Rose - terror and fright.

Rock Water - self-denial, rigidity and self-repression.

Scleranthus - inability to choose between alternatives.

Star of Bethlehem - shock.

Sweet Chestnut - Extreme mental anguish, when everything has been tried and there is no light left.

Vervain - over-enthusiasm.

Vine - dominance and inflexibility.

Walnut - protection from change and unwanted influences.

Water Violet - pride and aloofness.

White Chestnut - unwanted thoughts and mental arguments.

Wild Oat - uncertainty over one’s direction in life.

Wild Rose - drifting, resigntation, apathy.

Willow - self-pity and resentment.

Rescue Remedy

Dr. Bach also created an emergency combination containing five flower remedies - Impatiens, Star of Bethlehem, Cherry Plum, Rock Rose and Clematis which can be used to help you cope with immediate everyday situations such as going to the dentist, interviews, making a complaint or wedding day nerves.

It can also help in times of crisis or trauma such as bereavement, a relationship breakdown or redundancy.

You can get all the Bach Flowers Essences through many online shops or in your nearest botanical store.

Alma De la Cruz, a staff mystic employed by http://www.psychicrealm.com, has a profound personal history where she has unabashedly delved deep into the heart of occult mysteries for an extensive period of her life. Her name literally means “Soul of the Cross” in Spanish. Currently she is working publishing a manuscript that delves into the mysteries of Hispanic new age beliefs incorporating old insights with new spiritual methodologies.

Check out her bi weekly metaphysical column: http://www.newagenotebook.com where she takes a new twist, incorporating Latin shamanistic philosophies with leading edge occult beliefs.

Are you a diabetic? Do you smoke? Do people around you smoke? We all know smoking is a direct cause of cancer but if you have diabetes smoking - including passive smoking - leads to other health problems…

Here are 7 reasons why mixing diabetes with smoking is a very bad idea:

1) You are more likely to get nerve damage (neuropathy). If this happens to be in your feet it could lead to infections and, if not taken care of properly, even amputation.

2) You could develop kidney disease.

3) When you smoke your blood pressure increases.

4) Diabetics who smoke increase, 3-fold, the risk of dying of heart (cardiovascular) disease.

5) By smoking you increase your blood-sugar levels, making it more difficult to control your diabetes, which in turn leads to other problems.

6) And it increases your cholesterol levels, which increases the risk of a heart attack.

7) Doubles your chances of getting limited mobility in your joints. It’s no fun trying to bend, climb stairs or lift something when you have a painful joint.

In fact smoking - and passive smoking - have a seriously detrimental effect on the ABC’s of diabetes management:

A1C - the measurement of your blood glucose over a 3-month period

B - your blood pressure, which should be below 130/80

C - your cholesterol levels

And, of course, on top of all that there is the risk of cancer!

© 2006 Carol Ann

Carol Ann created http://www.your-diabetes.com to present information on diabetes from a diabetic’s viewpoint

Find out more about diabetes; how to recognise it; live with it; important linked health issues. Plus, read inspiring stories from other diabetics and share your experience.

Include delicious recipes from here in your diabetic meal plan and, if you send in your favorite recipe, you could win the monthly prize draw.

Losing weight is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions each year. We all start with great intentions but after a few weeks, we fall back into our usual unhealthy lifestyle and the weight we did lose creeps back on. Let’s take a look at what steps to take to make sure we still stick to our weight-loss resolution at the end of December.

Determine your “Why” and write it down.

Think about the reason why you want to loose weight. Is it to look better in a bathing suit for that vacation in July? Is it to be healthier and get your risk for heart disease and diabetes down? Do you want to be able to enjoy a more active lifestyle? Do you want more energy to play catch with the kids? Be as specific as possible.
Now take out a sheet of paper and write down your big “Why”.

Set and write down sensible weight-loss goals.

The next important tip to being able to stick to your weight-loss goal is to set a sensible goal to begin with. You shouldn’t expect yourself to loose more than 1 to 2 pounds per week. Look for a Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator online to help you determine whether you are underweight, normal, overweight, or obese. The higher your BMI, the more weight you can expect to lose in the long run. If you are in the normal range, but feel that you should lose weight, you may not want to aim for more than 5 pounds. On the other hand, if you are obese, than losing 50 pounds this year may be a good goal for you.
I would also like to encourage you to consult with your physician before starting any weight loss program. He or she can give you an even better idea on a good goal for you.

Make a plan you can stick with all year long.

You know yourself better than just about anyone else. Most likely you’ve been on a diet or two (or more). So you already know what doesn’t work for you. You’ll be most likely to stick with something common sense making small changes that you can live with from here on. Eat healthier and consume fewer calories, but also get more active.

Set small goals along the way.

Look at where you are at now and at your goal for the end of the year. Now break it down into several small goals. You want to break your weight loss journey down into small chunks that seem more attainable. Focus on the first “mini” goal until you reach it and then move on to the next one.

Keep track of your progress.

Keep a journal and record what you eat and how active you are during the day. If you chase the kids around the yard for 20 minutes, record it. Writing these things down builds accountability. You’ll find yourself thinking, “If I eat that cookie, I’ll have to write it down. I better skip it”. Or if you haven’t been a couch potato all day, you may be motivated to take a quick walk around the block so you can jot it down in your journal.

Celebrate each small goal.

Remember those small goals you planed out? Make sure you celebrate each goal you reach - but not with food. Reward yourself with a new blouse, a manicure, or a good book. Pick something you truly enjoy. This will build some positive reinforcement that will keep you going until you reach the next goal.

Keep your “Why” in mind.

Don’t loose track of the big picture. Remind yourself daily of your big “Why”, the reason why you want to lose weight. Keep the sheet of paper with your reason for losing weight close by and read it every morning or every evening. This is another big motivator to keep you going all year.

Losing weight can seem like a daunting task, especially if you have a fair amount to lose and you are just starting out. Don’t let it intimidate you though. Take it one step and one pound at a time. Before you know it, it will be the December and you will be 5, 10 or 50 pounds lighter. I know you can do it!

Susanne Myers invites you to discover a healthier you.
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The method know as three dimensional ultrasound is used during early pregnancy, providing 3 d pictures of the fetus. Most of the time these pictures are rapidly captured and joined together and made into a movie to created a 4d ultrasound scan.

Three dimensional scans works in a similar way to the usual ultrasound methods except that the ultrasound scanning pulses can be sent from multiple directions. The ultrasound pulses are redirected back and captured and provide information to construct a 3-dimensional picture in in the same way as 3d pictures. 3 dimesional ultrasound was devised in the usa.

It’s important to understand that sonologists around the world always conjured 3d pictures of the body in their minds while doing 2d scans. However, until recently it was almost impossibel to do this kind of reconstruction on on patient information using ultasound scanning. The advent of 4d scans for the first time allowed us a view into the thinking of a sonologist and allowing us to reconstruct the images on the ultrasound machine.

The 3d/4d ultrasound image should utilize ultrasound energy following the same limits as conventional 2d ultrasound to create the 3d images. There is no data to suggest harm due to 3d ultrasound, its use in non-medical situations needs to be undertaken with the understanding of the risks.

The method know as three dimensional ultrasound is that can be used during early pregnancy, it can provide 3d pictures of the fetus. Most times the ultrasound pictures are collected and joined together to make a 4d ultrasound scan.

Three dimensional scanning works in a similar manner to the normal ultrasound scanning methods except that the ultrasound scanning pulses are directed from multiple directions. The ultrasound waves can be reflected back then captured to provide info to construct a 3 d image in in a similar manner to 3d pictures. 3d ultasound scanning was devised by olaf ramm and stephen smith.

It is important to understand that sonologists everywhere have always pictured 3d images of the body in their minds while doing their 2d scans. However, until recently it was very difficult to do this type of reconstruction on on information using ultasound scanning. With the advent of 4d baby scans for the first time allowed us a peek into the brain of a sonologist and hence letting us see the images on the ultrasound machine.

The 3d/4d ultrasound image should utilize ultrasound energy following the same limits as conventional 2d ultrasound to create the 3d images. While there is no information of harm due to 3d ultrasound, its use in none essential situations needs to be undertaken with the understanding that a risk may exist.

Crystals are beautiful and have been praised for their healing powers for centuries. If you want to take advantage of the healing power of crystals you need to learn a little more about them. Learning how they work and how to use them are very important. Once you learn those two things you can move on to choosing a crystal that meets your needs. Taking advantage of the healing power of crystals is rather simple once you learn what it is all about.

Crystals are natural, earth made substances. They come in many different colors, sizes and types. It is only these natural crystals that seem to have healing power. They give off an energy that is specific to each kind of crystal. The energy from the crystal can help you to calm your energy patterns. With calm energy patterns you will feel better and things will move more smoothly for you. Crystals can be effective through touch, sight, or just being near them.

There are no set rules about how to use a crystal, but there are some great tips. Crystals can be used for spiritual, emotional or physical healing. Each color has meaning and you should probably study information about the colors and what they are used for. Many professionals use colors for their mood altering effect. The size of the crystal is not important to the healing factors. It is just a matter of personal preference. You can use your crystal in many ways - carry it in your purse, wear it as a necklace or just sit it on your desk at work.

Choosing a crystal should be a personal experience. You need to select the crystal you feel best with. Try to have a few different types of crystals you would like to look at before you choose. Do some background research into what crystal works for what purpose. Hold the crystal and let yourself “feel” its energy. You should know what crystal is for you.

Using a crystal for healing will take some background research, but once you have your crystal the rest is quite simple.

An introduction to using crystals for healing was written by Craig Dawber,The infomation found in this website can without doubt can help check it out http://www.crystalcenter.info.

Obesity is the bane of diabetes. These two conditions occurring in conjunction result in a complicated medical condition, which in turn can have serious repercussions. So when you are diabetic and also obese, counting your calories is a must. And if you are a woman, with either an active or sedentary lifestyle, or a man leading a more or less inactive lifestyle, then a 1,200 calorie diet is ideal for you. The diet is intended to restrict the intake of calories without compromising on the nutritional value of the food partaken.

Breakfast can consist of a cup of cereals, skimmed milk, a cup of any fruit and a muffin. This need not be an everyday affair. A 1,200-calorie diet requires that you stick to the calorie count while eating the right kind of food; how exactly you follow the regime is up to you. For instance, you can substitute the cereals with bread, have a little bit of cheese instead of muffin, and have a different kind of fruit everyday, say blueberries one day and an orange another day. These variations will ensure that you do not run out of steam as you follow the diet.

For lunch, you have the choice of baked chicken, a piece of ham, or a fish of some kind (for example, tuna or salmon), any kind of vegetable (i.e., tomato, lettuce or cucumber). If you want to go light on the midday meal, you can have yogurt, a fruit of some sort, salad tossed with lightweight dressing and some unsweetened coffee. About half a cup of white rice with few servings of vegetables and diet soda would be another choice.

For the afternoon snack you can munch on nuts, cashew nuts or almonds and have a cup of tea. But do not gorge on hamburgers, fries and Coke. This will undo all the good work that you have done during the breakfast and lunch.

If you had a light lunch, you can compensate for it at dinnertime with turkey, two to three kinds of vegetables like broccoli, tomatoes, or beans, and maybe one wheat roll. If it was a heavy lunch, the dinner should be easy on the stomach with a few slices of bacon, cornbread and a piece of orange or an apple.

The idea of a 1,200-calorie diabetic meal is not that every time you sit down to eat, you need to have weighing scales or a calorie meter on hand. A 1,200-calorie diabetic diet plan just entails eating right, eating frequently and stopping short of overstuffing oneself.

Diabetic Diets provides detailed information about diabetic diets, diabetic diet tips, diabetic weight loss diets, 1200 calorie diabetic diets and more. Diabetic Diets is the sister site of Turkey Recipes.

The companies exposed to the hazardous effects of Asbestos continued to expose their workers to the deadly element. No protection from the Asbestos dust and no information on its health hazards were provided to the Asbestos workers. Many died. The result observed was ugly, and it was therefore an essential need to bring justice by law to those who suffered ailments from Asbestos in the environment.

Asbestos Lawyers are the lawyers that specialize in the cases dealing specifically with the hazardous effects induced by Asbestos exposure. They work in the area of law and bring home justice in the form of compensation to those who suffered ill health, because of Asbestos in the present and/or past environment.

A patient of Asbestos-induced health problems, or his family, is eligible for filing a lawsuit. It is important for the patient to choose a lawyer on the basis of his success in the industry of law and justice. The number of successful cases presented to the affected individuals can be a testament of the lawyer’s credibility. Experience in the same or similar area is always an additional benefit.

The lawyer of choice shall then assess the case, answer pertinent queries, predict the direction for the Asbestos lawsuit, and bring home justice in the form of compensation. It is also important to provide clear, true and full information to the lawyer. This adds to the efficiency of the lawyer and his confidence in the case assignment. If one is unable to open all facts to the lawyer, the law firm may choose to hire a person for investigation about the exposure of Asbestos to the patient, and this all is done at no extra cost. The best thing is that all Asbestos Lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, so the patient or his family members are not required to part with any money before their lawsuit.

Asbestos provides detailed information about asbestos, asbestos and mesothelioma, asbestos cancer, asbestos exposure and more. Asbestos is the sister site of Malignant Mesothelioma.