Browse Category: Holistic
Published: October 27, 2008
The unusually low death rate and high incidence of healthy centenarians in Tonga have prompted curious observers to ask, why? If you were to query Tongans for possible answers, they would probably refer you to a nondescript sea plant they have harvested and consumed for over 3,000 years. Limu moui, a marine vegetable native to their coastal regions, is believed to Tongans to be a source of longevity, health and vigor.
Published: October 29, 2008
Discover how, the “Caviar of the East” may help develop the generation and growth of human cells, rejuvenate the human skin and enhance the immune system. Research has also found that it contains the Epidermal Growth Factor.
Published: October 24, 2008
Charcoal has been used as a folk remedy as far back as recorded history. North American Indians used charcoal for the treatment of gas pains long before our forefathers came to this continent. Homeopathic physicians have used charcoal throughout the world for more than 200 years. Carbo animalis (animal charcoal) and carbo vegetabilis (wood charcoal) have been carried in the homeopathic pharmacopoeia of the United States with the description that these substances have "marked adsorptive power of gases." Charcoal is rated in Category I (safe and effective) status by the FDA for acute toxic poisoning. Allergies to charcoal have not been reported.
Published: November 17, 2008
Acupuncture --the practice of using very thin needles to pierce specific sites on the body in an attempt to relieve pain-- has been in practice for over 5,000 years. Recently, its effects on weight loss have prompted numerous men and women to give it a try for the first time. But does it really work? Let’s take a closer look at acupuncture’s potential role in the battle of the bulge . . .
Published: November 24, 2008
Exercise, a low-fat diet, plenty of fiber, lots of sleep . . . you can’t get too much of healthy habits like these, right? Wrong! Read on to learn how any of these things done in excess can negatively impact your well-being, and find out the right way to go about your healthy habits.
Published: November 17, 2008
Here are some amazing new facts about a resource that surrounds us. From an issue of Better Nutrition Magazine,
"Silica addresses osteoporosis, arthrosclerosis, arthritis and Alzheimer's...and it gives us healthy bones, hair and nails. A trace element, silicon is critical for healthy bone cartilage, organ and connective tissues (aorta, trachea, artery walls, ligaments and tendons), and for beautiful hair, skin and nails. Only trace amounts of silicon are required by the human body, when supplied, this mineral does many things to keep us healthy."
Published: November 12, 2008
All Alternative Health Journal members are invited to get health advice from Dr. Derrick M. DeSilva, Jr., M.D., a well-known healer, physician, author, and radio and television talk show host. Dr. DeSilva’s personal philosophy is to blend the best of Eastern and Western medicines. Here are some previous "Ask an Expert" questions and answers.
Ask Dr. DeSilva your question here!
Published: November 17, 2008
Clay baths are a safe, gentle method for detoxing your system.
Published: November 17, 2008
How to choose a quality healing clay for internal and external use.
Published: December 04, 2008
Bee pollen is just one more emerging example of how nature can help improve your health and well-being. According to over 20 scientific studies, bee pollen has been shown to support men’s sexual health. Even better, it not only helps with sex drive, but it gives you more energy, increases your endurance, relieves stress, reduces your allergies and enhances your immunity. Let’s take a closer look at how this “wonder food” can help benefit your health . . .
