Using Water to Affect Your Health

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Naturopathy vs. Homeopathy

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Effectively Treat Migraines with Natural Medicine - Dr. Kian, ND Naturopathic Doctor



See http://www.thenaturalguide.com/natural-medicine.htm - Naturopathic Doctor Lena Kian - http://www.harmonyhealingclinic.com - explains how Naturopathic Medicine is able to reverse Migraines. Produced by Larry Cook. Distributed by Tubemogul.

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Dr. Fritz teaches Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Academy for Oriental Medicine in Austin


What is Naturopathy and Naturopathic doctors? Austin Natural Medicine

Dr. Fritz teaches Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Academy for Oriental Medicine in Austin.

After getting undergraduate and graduate degrees in Biology from the University of Virginia, Dr. Vanessa Fritz graduated from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, with a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (ND) as well as a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM).

Visit Dr. Fritz's Website at;
http://www.austinnaturalfamilymedicine.com

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Naturopath sets down roots : The Lakeside Clinic on Innisfil Beach Road

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Naturopath sets down roots

Naturopath sets down roots. Michael Yarish, naturopathic practitioner will be working full-time in Innisfil now that he has opened The Lakeside Clinic on Innisfil Beach Road.

July 6, 2011
A naturopathic practitioner who is committed to helping Innisfil residents achieve greater health through carefully considered lifestyle choices has opened up shop.
Michael Yarish opened The Lakeside Clinic at 958 Innisfil Beach Rd. on June 1. However, a grand opening is set for Saturday, July 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
“I’ve been seeing local patients, just one day a week since June 2009 at The Healing Sun and then I moved to Innisfil Chiropractic one day a week,” he says. “I’ve been building my client base and when this space came up for lease I couldn’t say no to it.”

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Himachal bends backward for Ramdev’s babadom Allotted 19 acres for Rs 17 lakh, thanks to the BJP govt’s largesse

With 96 bighas of prime land (1 bigha in Himachal Pradesh is equal to .2 acres. and 96 bighas is around 19.2 acres) in village Sadhupul on the Kandaghat-Chail road given on lease for 99 years for just Rs 17,31,214 to the Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust, Swami Ramdev has indeed benefited from the largesse of the BJP government.


Work in progress at Sadhupul village in Solan district where Patanjali Yogpeeth is coming up.
Work in progress at Sadhupul village in Solan district where Patanjali Yogpeeth is coming up. Photo: Amit Kanwar
Originally a transit resort of the Maharaja of Patiala spread over 127 bighas, the land was gifted by Maharaja Yadavindra Singh to the Punjab Government, specifically for the benefit of children. It became a part of Himachal when the hill areas of Punjab were merged in the state in 1966. The property was held by a non-government organisation called Indira Holiday Home until recently before the state government got it back after a protracted legal battle. The government decided to give 96 bighas of the land to the Patanjali Yogpeeth for setting up a centre to promote yoga, medical research, health tourism and propagation of herbal plants. The lease deed was signed on February 2 last year.




While the former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh, whose family owned the land, alleges that land worth Rs 20 crore had been virtually given for a song. The state unit of the Congress also raised a hue an cry when the land was leased out. The PCC chief Kaul Singh asserts that on coming to power, the party will review the decision. However, state’s Health Minister, Rajiv Bindal, who was instrumental in bringing the Patanjali Yogpeeth to Sadhupul, maintains that there was nothing wrong in giving land to an organisation which had actively promoting yoga and ayurveda and generated health awareness. According to him, it was the policy of the BJP government to teach yoga in place of sex education started by the previous Congress regime. The government also wanted to promote he Indian system of medicine in a big way and encourage cultivation of medicinal plants on a large scale to make Himachal Pradesh the herbal state of the country.
Out of the 96 bighas given to Ramdev, only 30 bighas was flat land and the rest of the land was steep hill slopes. The one-time lease money was worked out after a 100 per cent increase in the valuation of land carried out by the deputy commissioner.
To implement its policy effectively, the state needed a “Centre of Excellence” to carry out the research and extension activities in ayurveda. Patanjali Yogapeeth was undoubtedly the best in the country. The government approached Swami Ramdev and he agreed to set up a centre on the lines of the one at Haridwar, Bindal explained. It was an achievement for the government as once the Centre became operational, the hill state would be on the world health tourism map since people were switching over from modern medicine to yoga, ayurveda and naturopathy, Bindal added.
The proposed Yogpeeth will initiate herbal research, teaching and training in the field of yoga and ayurveda and collection, research, production and marketing of herbs and medicinal plants. With an initial investment of Rs 50 crore, it is expected to provide employment to about 1,000 local people, directly or indirectly. 

The government has forged a long-term alliance by signing memorandums of understanding for the sale and marketing of herbs and apple juice concentrate. Twelve medicinal plant were to be purchased. For this, minimum rates have been fixed. The MoU was signed more than 18 months ago but so far no herbs have been procured from the farmers.
An MoU was also signed between Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd, Haridwar and Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (HPMC), under which the former was to purchase a minimum 350 tonne and a maximum 700 tonne of apple juice concentrate per annum from the latter at Rs 72 per kg and Rs 75 per kg. So far 230 tonne of AJC has been lifted by the PAL and the HPMC does not have any more stocks to offer. 


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Campaign on Yoga and Naturopathy : mphal, May 28 2011

The National campaign on Yoga & Naturopathy for holistic health has been launched from today in Manipur along with a formal function at CC Higher Secondary School here.

The inaugural function of the campaign was attended by Lok Sabha MP Dr T Meinya, MLA of Kakching A/C Y Surchandra Singh, former MLA M Manihar Singh, AYUSH officer of the Government of Manipur Dr M Shyamjai Singh and Dr SK Kejariwal, who is a professor in JNU, New Delhi and also the vice president of International Naturopathy Organisation, New Delhi were among the dignitaries who attended the function.

The campaign is being launched by the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN), New Delhi (Depart of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India) in collaboration with Department of Education (S), Government of Manipur and in association with Anandasingh Yoga & Nature Cure Research Hospital, Kakching; The Yoga Physique Institute and Studies, Manipur (HO Sagolband Tera) and Indian Naturopathy & Yoga Medical Graduate Association, NE Branch, Manipur.

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First thing women notice about other women is how FAT they are

First thing women notice about other women is how FAT they are

Never mind the hours spent choosing new clothes, applying make-up and getting your hair just right: if you care what other women think, the priority should be squeezing in your waistline.

That is the first thing your rivals will be looking at when they size you up, research revealed yesterday.

For the study, 2,000 women aged between 18 and 45 were questioned about how they formed first impressions.

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First kiss matters more than losing virginity: The Science of Kissing

Be it behind the bike sheds or at the school disco, you are more likely to remember your first romantic kiss with your partner than even loosing your virginity. Scientists have claimed that most of us can recall 90 per cent of the details of the experience – a memory more vivid than losing their virginity, reports the Daily Mail. But, the art is so complex that scientist Sheril Kirshenbaum has written a book about it.


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why sex is healthy ?

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Why sex is health 
Ever wondered about why sex is considered healthy? Is it the fast tempo, the deep breathing, the body weight movements, or the mental and physical pleasures that offer a much-needed break from daily monotony? Right from mood swings to a true blue workout, sex works your body and mind like no other exercise or fitness routine can. If you still don't believe us, take a quick look at how and why sex is healthy...We guarantee you'll be convinced.

Sex is Good for Your Mood Swings!
Sex helps the body produce endorphins, otherwise known as the good mood hormones that help elevate spirits. This mood elevation occurs at a chemical level, and is certifiably the most fun you can have without adding any nefarious products to your blood stream. Also, if you’re feeling over-anxious and need to be tranquillised, sex makes that better too – just before you hit orgasm central, your brain releases oxytocins, a hormone that calms your nerves. Sex also releases the ‘female’ hormone estrogen, which by now all of you should know is the number one solution for stomach aches resulting from PMS (otherwise known as my-wife-is-making-my-life-miserable Syndrome).
Sex is the Only Workout that Doesn’t Need a Gym, Mat, or Instructor.
Various studies maintain that daily sex can help you lose weight and tone your body. Sex burns as many calories as any treadmill, swimming pool or weight training workout. Right from the obvious lower body muscle groups to the abdomen and arms, every muscle in your body will benefit from healthy doses of good sex. What’s more, sex helps your body’s production of collagen, which is largely responsible for smooth, glowing skin. Progesterone, another by-product of sexual activity, helps a person fight acne.

Sex Will Even Make You Smarter!
Several studies over time have concluded that orgasms result in heightened brain activity. A latent derivative of sex and intelligence can be observed in a 2008 North Carolina sex study, which found that women are likelier to pick brains over brawn when looking for sexual partners. So while flirtations and other social activities could lead women towards dumb jocks, the need to have sex can lead them to a brighter future. The health jury’s still out on that one, but our verdict is in – sex makes life (and as a result us) smarter.
Sex Boosts Immunity.
In February 2009 a Nottingham University study concluded that men who enjoy regular (three or four times a week) sex, are at a lower risk of developing prostate cancer and other diseases. Other studies have also found that sex boosts the human immune system and as a result we have better chances of not catching infectious diseases like the flu and cold.
Sort of makes you wonder if the fitness industry’s boom, right after the birth of prudish behaviour in the 70s, was conspired. If you’re still not convinced about why sex is healthy, have a look at this – A 2008 study published in the British Medical Journal, found that more women in their 70s are enjoying good sex. The result? These sexually active (much) older women are enjoying satisfactory, pleasant and healthy lives, besides looking years younger than their frumpy counterparts. We rest our case.










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How to reduce your water weight naturally

How to reduce your water weight naturally:

  • Stop eating too much salt and sodium. Restrict your daily intake of sodium and salt to 1000 milligrams in a day, till the time your water retention problem goes away.
  • Avoid processed foods as they are full of sodium/salt content. Go for fresh fruits and vegetables instead. When buying canned or tinned foods, do check the label for the sodium content.
  • Make best friends with alternative spices such as lemon juice, homemade chilli sauce, which is low in sodium content, oregano, homemade vinegar and so on.
  • Drink plenty of fluids. Juices of all sorts, preferably homemade juices should rank high in your day-to-day fluid choices. Herbal tea is good for you. Ironically, the more water you drink, the lesser water your body retains.
  • Eat small meals through the day. Don’t go hungry for more than 3 hours in a day.
  • Go for fruits such as apple, melons and grapes. Not only are they rich in potassium content, but they also maintain fluid levels in your body.
  • In vegetables, opt for diuretic varieties such as green leafy vegetables, cucumber, lettuce, carrots, onions, peppers and so on.
  • Go for whole grain produce more often.
  • And last, but not least, exercise. Sweating it out is your biggest weapon against weight retention.

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Expand Your Career With Online Doctor of Naturopathy Degree


Naturopathy is the field of medicine that uses no surgery or chemical drugs. On the contrary, it uses natural healing treatments like specific diets, herbs, massage, acupressure, acupuncture and so on. A naturopath offers all natural healing strategies to help you cope up with all health concerns in a natural way.

Natural medicine degrees allow medical students to join others in a noble cause, which require no artificial treatment tactics that may often carry lot of side effects. Moreover, natural health schools offer potential students to come close to nature and get acquainted with its healing arts.
Being a naturopath has emerged as the most respectable career options recently. The profession is admired by all not just in terms of respect and dignity attached with naturopathic courses, but also monetarily as it offers sound income to practitioners.
Nowadays, numerous online natural health courses have been introduced by a number of holistic medicine colleges. All you need is to make a smart choice of right course that suits your interest and proficiency well. Once you have chosen an online naturopathic program, make sure that you carefully previewed syllabi and teaching schedule.
A number of online doctor of naturopathy degree programs are available for all interested candidatures. Importantly, all students require fulfilling certain fundamentals sincerely before applying for naturopathic courses. Basic ones include college-level algebra and/or precalculus, chemistry, psychology, English and many others.
The primary idea behind all naturopathy studies is to maintain the "complete" health of a person. Thus, Naturopathy Studies are originated on the principles of mind, body, and soul. They give a boost to natural healing rejoinders to all physical and mental disorders. More so, naturopathy courses allow students to be expert in applying historical strategies of healing that have been practiced by specialists in the past.
Shaping a career in naturopathy requires a keen dedication to education and nobility. Choosing naturopathic program is easy, but adhering to its values needs commitment. The online holistic course of naturopathy offers precise syllabus aimed to groom students to get all success and aims they have been looking up to. These days, it is considered to be the most wanted profession in the field of medicine as the scopes attached with this are invaluable.
Thus, if you are genuinely willing to undertake the challenges and rewards attached with naturopathy, come and join right Naturopathic College and get skilled with apt online naturopathy course.
Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, a Government registered and internationally recognized naturopathic school offers career oriented naturopathic degree through correspondence and distance learning mode. Enroll yourself for Natural Health Programs, and become a natural medicine practitioner. To get more information visit: Altmedworld.net


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The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Northeast | Boost for wellness with govt seal

There was a time when India earned renown for alternative routes for curing diseases. Yogis and ayurved practitioners had an enviable following, as “return to Nature” was the mantra that gained popularity.

Taking a leaf from that wellness mode, the Assam government has sanctioned the establishment of a new separate directorate for AYUSH (Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy).

Commissioner and secretary of the health and family welfare department J.C Goswami, in a notification issued in the name of Governor J.B. Patnaik, said the new directorate was being set up to accord special attention to medical education, planning, training and research for the branches of medicine falling under AYUSH.

The notification said all the three government homoeopathy colleges and hospitals and the only government ayurved college in the state would come under the administrative control of the new directorate. The homeopathic colleges and hospitals are in Jorhat, Nagaon and Guwahati, while the ayurvedic one is in Guwahati.

There will be a separate wing of AYUSH in all the civil hospitals of the districts and subdivisions, upto the sub-centre level.

It also said the directorate would be set up to increase effectiveness in government and private health service delivery, production and monitoring quality of drugs and implementation of government policies regarding alternative systems of medicines.

The notification said the new directorate would look after the infrastructure and manpower planning and execution with regard to building, personnel, equipment and supplies of the institutions and offices it will govern. The directorate will also deal with all issues related to governance and workforce management (promotions and transfers of non-gazetted employees) of the AYUSH sector.

It said the directorate will promote indigenous, traditional and community medicine research in the state and co-ordinate with various councils of alternative medicines under the AYUSH sector.

The notification included a letter by the deputy secretary of the health and family welfare department, C. Barua, to the accountant general of Assam, which said the government had given the financial approval to create 23 posts to run the new directorate.

The list of new posts includes one director, one joint director, two deputy directors, one financial and accounts officer, one superintendent, two upper division clerks, one accountant, one cashier, four lower division clerks, one stenographer, three typist-cum-computer operators, one chowkidar and four peons-cum-chowkidars.

Official sources said the government had taken the decision to accord priority to the AYUSH sector with a rise in the popularity of medicines of non-allopathic drugs.

The Centre had established a department of Indian system of medicine and homoeopathy in March 1995 and renamed it AYUSH in November 2003, under the Union health and family welfare ministry.

The aim was to provide special attention to the development of research in the fields of AYUSH and upgrade the educational standards, quality control and standardisation of drugs, improve the availability of medicinal plant materials and create awareness about There was a time when India earned renown for alternative routes for curing diseases. Yogis and ayurved practitioners had an enviable following, as “return to Nature” was the mantra that gained popularity.

Taking a leaf from that wellness mode, the Assam government has sanctioned the establishment of a new separate directorate for AYUSH (Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy).

Commissioner and secretary of the health and family welfare department J.C Goswami, in a notification issued in the name of Governor J.B. Patnaik, said the new directorate was being set up to accord special attention to medical education, planning, training and research for the branches of medicine falling under AYUSH.

The notification said all the three government homoeopathy colleges and hospitals and the only government ayurved college in the state would come under the administrative control of the new directorate. The homeopathic colleges and hospitals are in Jorhat, Nagaon and Guwahati, while the ayurvedic one is in Guwahati.

There will be a separate wing of AYUSH in all the civil hospitals of the districts and subdivisions, upto the sub-centre level.

It also said the directorate would be set up to increase effectiveness in government and private health service delivery, production and monitoring quality of drugs and implementation of government policies regarding alternative systems of medicines.

The notification said the new directorate would look after the infrastructure and manpower planning and execution with regard to building, personnel, equipment and supplies of the institutions and offices it will govern. The directorate will also deal with all issues related to governance and workforce management (promotions and transfers of non-gazetted employees) of the AYUSH sector.

It said the directorate will promote indigenous, traditional and community medicine research in the state and co-ordinate with various councils of alternative medicines under the AYUSH sector.

The notification included a letter by the deputy secretary of the health and family welfare department, C. Barua, to the accountant general of Assam, which said the government had given the financial approval to create 23 posts to run the new directorate.

The list of new posts includes one director, one joint director, two deputy directors, one financial and accounts officer, one superintendent, two upper division clerks, one accountant, one cashier, four lower division clerks, one stenographer, three typist-cum-computer operators, one chowkidar and four peons-cum-chowkidars.

Official sources said the government had taken the decision to accord priority to the AYUSH sector with a rise in the popularity of medicines of non-allopathic drugs.

The Centre had established a department of Indian system of medicine and homoeopathy in March 1995 and renamed it AYUSH in November 2003, under the Union health and family welfare ministry.

The aim was to provide special attention to the development of research in the fields of AYUSH and upgrade the educational standards, quality control and standardisation of drugs, improve the availability of medicinal plant materials and create awareness about AYUSH systems, domestically and globally.

domestically and globally.


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Pain Alternative Therapy – An Efficient Remedy for Muscle and Joint Pains


Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and many other muscle and joint pain related problems can be cured efficiently using natural herbs within a short span of time.



 Using Natural medicines including herbs, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, Holistic Practitioners encourage recovery and maintenance of well being through support of your body's inherent healing ability. Pain Management Drugs make big bucks on steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Of course this will not bring any conclusion to pain, if the underlying problem is not addressed.

Most common cases with pain that are presented in clinic are due to fybromyalgia, osteo-arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, cancer, injuries, and unspecified aches that result from anxiety and/or depression. These conditions are not cured by orthodox medical treatments. The reason for that is drugs relieve rather than get rid of the problem. If you choose to continue relieving symptoms with drugs, that can eventually lead to other problems. 99% of drugs are intended to treat symptoms and not cure.

Dr. Strande says that, “In my medical and naturopathic background I have never seen a faster way to regenerate and heal organs and all systems in the body, than by using plants. Plants were created on Earth for feeding and healing”.

Naturopathy is an effective pain alternative therapy that has gained recognition as a part of the American health care system as people have become more educated about the benefits of naturopathic healing regimes and the dangers and side effects of conventional treatments. Naturopathy may also provide ALS cure by reducing the intensity of pain in muscles and thus making the muscles stronger.

Naturopathic medicine is a healing art of assisting a person in recovery from ill health and maintaining well-being through stimulation, enhancement and support of the inherent healing capacity of his or her body by using natural means. It emphasizes that the body can heal itself if it is appropriately encouraged to do so. Herbal Treatment for Depression will help you to recover from anxiety and depression related problems.

Dr. Strande is a Chronic Fatigue Specialist, whose approach can completely get rid of CFS. He has over twenty years of experience as a naturopath. Dr. Strande’s International background gives him a level of experience that is not seen in Naturopaths in the United States.

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SimplyHealingClinic.com uses natural herbs to ALS cure and herbal treatment for depression. Naturopathy is an effective Pain Alternative Therapy that helps patients to get rid of CFS completely.

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Antioxidants And Why You Can Benefit From Naturopathy


Antioxidants Benefit Of Naturopathy - Natural Vitamins - Grapes - Red Wine - Anti Aging Vitamins
Naturopathy is actually a 19th century word that means, natural cure. Those who practice natural therapies and treatments in a traditionally medical world are called Naturopaths. Those who take part in this natural way of healing believe that the body can heal itself if it is given the right conditions. Dating as far back as Hippocrates, the practice of naturopathy works to treat the person as a whole and not just a symptom that he may be experiencing. Factors such as physical health, mental and emotional health, and circumstances or environment are all carefully considered during this treatment process. This alternative form of treatment has long been popular in European countries, and is now quickly becoming more widespread in the United States and other parts of the world. If you are wondering why natural methods such as this have suddenly gained so much attention, then look and see what kind of results they are getting.
Antioxidants
Naturopathic doctors discover the cause of one's illness or disorder by using a variety of natural and techniques. They then educate the patient on naturopathic strategies before prescribing a natural treatment. Most often, a healthy diet is encouraged in conjunction with an herbal medicine treatment.
In an unbalanced world, Naturopaths work to bring some balance back to our bodies. We can turn back to nature for simple and wholesome cures rather than turning to man made and chemically processed drugs that do not put our bodies in a healthy state. Natural treatments are not only about the treatment, but a way of life.
In Naturopathy, the focus is on wellness of the whole body and promoting optimum health with fresh water, fresh air, sunshine, exercise and the right foods and herbal supplements that heal illnesses and strengthen life.
Symptoms that are outside of the physical realm are also recognized by Naturopaths. A significant contributor to a number of sicknesses is stress.
They will asses ones lifestyle and level of stress and interpersonal relationships, considering how these might affect the health of the overall person. Natural therapies and substances can help provide balance, but they want to make sure that outside factors are not inhibiting these substances from healing the body.
Naturopathic treatment has been used to treat a number of symptoms including: musculoskeletal conditions, cardiovascular conditions, nervous system imbalances, reproductive imbalances, allergies and digestive disorders.
Naturopathic treatment has been very effective with symptoms that people have had for a long time. Why should somebody use prescription drugs and man-made chemicals when there are effective natural cures? Natural methods are better for our bodies, come straight from nature and we know that there won't be harmful side effects which is the case with many pharmaceuticals.
Antioxidants Benefit Of Naturopathy
Want to find out more about natural health products, then visit Carm Anthony's site on how to choose the best nutritional supplements for your needs.
Antioxidants: enzymes in food

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Spring clean the body


pring. The trees and flowers are swelling with new growth and blossoms. It’s time for rebirth. What about your body?
If you’re looking for a spring cleanse, take the advice of Ann Lawrence, a doctor of naturopathy at Dragonfly Family Health Centre in Ottawa.


“Drink lots of water and stay away from smoking, alcohol, coffee, dairy, chocolate and sugar as these aggravate the health of nearly everyone,” she says.


Eat a lighter diet concentrating on soup broths, brown rice and loads of vegetables, especially leafy greens and sprouts as they help the liver to cleanse. Probiotics help with intestinal health.
Lawrence makes a detox tea consisting of dandelion root, burdock root, milk thistle seed and stinging nettle. You can find a similar blend at many of the tea shops that are springing up. Flavour your cleansing tea with ginger, lemon, peppermint or cinnamon.
Cleaning up your act doesn’t just mean eating better. It also involves sleeping better and getting active. Lawrence suggests getting to bed by 10 p.m. if possible, as the hours of sleep before midnight are very important for the body’s renewal.
Exercise regularly – daily, if possible.
“Get outside and be in touch with nature. There is healing power in being among trees. We all need that connection to the earth and nature to rejuvenate us,” says Lawrence.
As part of spring cleansing, hang out and enjoy time with friends and laugh. Learn relaxation techniques such as yoga.
“Simplify your life by deciding what is a priority. Find endeavours that support you rather than draining you,” she suggests.

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Can sex addiction be cured?

From Hollywood stars like David Duchovny and Michael Douglas to sports stars like Tiger Woods, sex addiction has been in the news for years now. Several other celebrities have spoken out about their attempts to deal with this affliction, including British actor/singer Russell Brand, who in his autobiography, My Booky Wook, talks about the sex addiction that threatened to ruin his career.

However, sex addiction was only very recently classified as a genuine psychological disorder. And if the experts are to be believed, it’s not just a convenient excuse to hide infidelities but a real medical concern – an obsessive-compulsive behaviour to be precise. And it is more rampant than we may think.

Sex Addiction defined

“A compulsive preoccupation with any activity is called addiction. When an obsession reaches an extent that major aspects of life and relationships get affected, it is classified as an addiction. Sexual addiction therefore implies an inability to control one’s sexual behaviour despite negative consequences,” says Dr (Prof) Rajan Bhonsle, senior consultant in sexual medicine and counsellor, Mumbai.


Sex addiction isn’t just a convenient excuse to hide a person’s infidelities, but a real medical concern
“Sex addiction or hyper sexuality is a term used for individuals who suffer from repeated thoughts about sex most of the day, leading to sometimes harmful sexual behaviour. People who suffer from this affliction are so obsessed with their uncontrollable thoughts that it starts affecting their professional and personal life,” adds Dr Surbhee Soni, clinical psychologist and hypnotherapist, Fortis Hospital, Delhi.

“Like all addictions, its negative impact on the addict and on family members increases as the disorder progresses,” adds Dr Rachna K Singh, lifestyle management expert, Artemis Health Institute, Gurgaon.

Desire or Obsession?
According to experts, it’s not that easy to pinpoint if a person is suffering from sex addiction. “There is no set norm of a normal sex drive; it varies from person to person,” explains Dr Soni. “As long as two individuals are comfortable about their sexual activity, where it does not hinder their professional and personal lives, it is considered normal desire.”

Dr Ashutosh Prabhu Desai, consultant psychiatrist, psychotherapist and sex therapist in Panaji, agrees. “While it is not possible to quantify how much sex is normal because it varies from person to person, generally less than 10 times per year is considered inadequate while sex once or twice a week is average,” he says.

Dr Singh further explains the difference between being oversexed and addicted by saying that, “A person with a high sex drive is satisfied with sex. For such a person, when their partner says ‘no’, it doesn’t make them fly off the handle, thinking their partner is totally rejecting them.”

Finally, Dr Bhonsle adds, “The way everyone has a different appetite for food, the same applies to sex. Some people have a higher libido, and as long as their heightened sexual desire doesn’t make them dysfunctional in any aspect of their life, it is not an addiction. But if they are obsessed or have fights over it, or worse, are doing things on the sly, then it is definitely a case of sex addiction.”

The Symptoms
According to Dr Soni, the symptoms of addiction include preoccupation with thoughts of sex, indulging in multiple partners, unsafe sex, obsession with pornography, phone or computer sex, extramarital affairs, prostitution, exhibitionism, sexual harassment, rape and obsessive dating.

“People who suffer from sex addiction have no emotional attachment to their sexual partner. For them, sexual activity is just an act that brings satisfaction to their physical need and desire,” she says. “Those who suffer from mood disorders, personality disorders or extreme levels of stress can also fall prey to the problem.”

Dr Bhonsle adds that ‘masturbation addiction’ and ‘midnight porn addiction syndrome’ are very common too. “A typical person suffering from the latter will watch porn in the middle of the night for three to four hours even though he knows that he has an important day the next day,” he says. “Plus, I often come across patients with unusual sexual fixations.”

Research has also found that sex addicts often come from dysfunctional families and are more likely than non-sex addicts to have been abused in childhood. “One study found that 82 percent of sex addicts reported being sexually abused as children,” shares Dr Singh.

Experts also feel that overly authoritarian parents can be a cause of sex addiction. “Sex addicts often describe their parents as rigid, distant and uncaring. Often, they report been forced to follow their parents’ decisions regarding their own lives,” says Dr Singh. “People also use sex as an escape from a problem and as a medium to deal with anger, guilt, loneliness and failure, leading to severe addiction problems.”

According to Dr Singh, the behaviour of some sex addicts does not progress beyond compulsive masturbation or extensive use of pornography, phone or computer sex services. “For others, addiction can involve illegal activities such as exhibitionism, voyeurism, obscene phone calls, child molestation or rape,” says Dr Singh. “Treatment is essential. Denial worsens the condition.”


Experts say that sex addiction can be cured once the person acknowledges that she or he has a problem. “Treatment focuses on two issues,” says Dr Singh. “The first is the logistical concern of separating the patient from harmful sexual behaviour in the same way that drug addicts are separated from drugs. Accomplishing this might require in-patient or residential treatment for weeks. The second and most difficult issue involves facing the guilt, shame and depression associated with this illness. It takes trust and time with a competent therapist to work through these emotions.”

Dr Soni adds, “During this period, the support of family is very important. Sessions with family on their own during the therapy is very important.”

“The multi-modal approach, the Robert Carkhuff model, a combination of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) is very effective,” states Dr Bhonsle. Dr Soni feels that it is important to identify the root cause of the problem before suggesting the treatment. She swears by behaviour modification, CBT, 12-step therapy, and family therapy.

Sex = shame. Why?
“Shame is generally learnt non-verbally or is actively taught by the family and society to reduce the incidence of promiscuity and illegitimate children,” feels Dr Ashutosh Prabhu Desai, consultant psychiatrist, psychotherapist and sex therapist in Panaji.
He adds, “Plus our religion-based society and education introduces the concept of sin and makes it a powerful phobia. The absence of discussion and education in school and homes leads to misconceptions, and sex-related issues get very strong in the subconscious minds of young people.”

Dr (Prof) Rajan Bhonsle, senior consultant in sexual medicine and counsellor, Mumbai, feels that improper, almost nonexistent sex education is the main culprit here. He signs off with the fact that sex is a gift from nature that needs to be enjoyed and not feel ashamed of.

Why low sexual desire is a problem
“The reason for low desire could be physical – hormonal imbalance, testosterone deficiency, diabetes or a neurological problem. But there are other people who have suppressed their desires and trained themselves to think that sex is wrong; it is bad, painful, and sinful. These people also need therapy,” says Dr (Prof) Rajan Bhonsle, senior consultant in sexual medicine and counsellor, Mumbai.

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Fat removed by liposuction returns soon!

A new study has revealed that the fat removed by liposuction returns and gets "redistributed upstairs" – around the shoulders, arms and upper abdomen after a year. Rudolph Leibel, an obesity researcher at the University of Columbia, told The New York Times that the body controls the number of fat ce


lls as carefully as it controls the amount of fat. When a fat cell dies, it grows a new one to replace it, reports the Independent.  Liposuction, however, surgically destroys the fishnet structure under the skin, which may be why the fat cells don''t regrow in the place from which they were removed. Instead the body compensates for their loss by growing new fat cells in other areas.

"It's another chapter in the ''You can't fool Mother Nature'' story,Leibel said.

The study involved 32 women aged in their mid-thirties and of average weight. Just under half (14) had a modest amount of fat removed by liposuction from their hips and thighs, while the remainder (18) acted as controls.

Identical measurements of all the women were carried out at six weeks, six months and a year, which revealed how the body "defends" its fat.

After six weeks the treated patients had lost 2.1 per cent of their fat, compared to 0.28 per cent in the control group, but this difference had disappeared at one year. Though the women''s thighs remained thinner after a year, the missing fat had found its way back to their stomachs.

The study was recently published in Obesity.

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Ill health' plagues premier homeo college in BHUBANESWAR


The government-run Dr Abhin Chandra Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital in the city is on the verge of closure due to shortage of faculty members, poor turnout of patients and unutilization of infrastructure. 


While the government has proposed to convert the premier institution into a National Institute of Homoeopathy, the college may face de-recognition from the Central Council of Homoeopathy if the crisis arising out of shortage of faculty members is any indication. The college has just 11 regular faculty members against 35 sanctioned posts. All the seven posts of professors are lying vacant. Moreover, nine posts of lecturers and eight posts of readers are vacant. 



Principal Bishnu Charan Sahoo said, "We have brought some staff on deputation to manage the crisis." 



However, students alleged that 18 medical officers, who were originally recruited to man dispensaries and having no teaching experience, were posted on deputation to take classes. "These medical officers are not supposed to be teaching us. Some do not even have the requisite qualifications. The government should recruit permanent faculty," said students' union general secretary Deeptimayee Prusty. 



The principal said a series of litigations has stalled recruitment since 1986, giving rise to the present crisis. When after 11 years, the Supreme Court squashed the stay on a 1986 advertisement in 1997, interviews were held in 1999-2000. After the interview, there were further litigations challenging guidelines of the interview. Results were declared after the court verdict in 2009. By then, of the 14 eligible candidates, 11 were either close to the age of superannuation or retired. The government is yet to issue posting orders of the remaining five. 



In a last ditch attempt to avoid de-recognition, the state government in April advertised for re-employment of retired faculty members. It decided to re-appoint 15 readers and 11 professors, who had retired. However, the move irked students who locked the college since May 7 and are on an indefinite dharna demanding regular appointment of faculty through Orissa Public Service Commission



Prusty said the government must recruit fresh graduates and post graduates instead of retired personnel as lecturers. Through promotions and experience, they would acquire seniority and become readers and professors, she said. 



Abhisek Patra, a student leader, said, "It is shocking that no regular posting in any teaching cadre was made in last 25 years. A few homoeopathic medical officers (HMOs) were posted on contractual basis way back in 2003." At present, around 300 posts of HMOs were lying vacant in the state, he said. 



Established in 1969, the college with 170-odd student strength (125 undergraduates and 48 post graduates) is the first homoeopathic medical college in the country identified by the Union department of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) as a State Model Homoeopathic College. 



Director of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy Mahendra Kumar Mullick, too, attributed the college's problems to long legal battles and said all problems will be over soon. "The government has been working on new cadre rules. After the general administration department gives its nod, new recruitment and promotions will take place. The staff problem will be over," the director added.

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Naturopathy – The course of alternative treatment for cancer


Naturopathic doctors, who works with cancer or other diseases have the fundamental belief that this form of medicine and philosophy is an art, a science. This is a practice of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of future diseases. These healers believe in the premise that the human body has an innate ability to heal themselves, so as to treat the whole body instead of only the diseased parts.
Naturopathic practicedevelop individual treatment plans to use the whole body what they consider the best of modern medicine and traditional natural approach to cure diseases, not only, but also to restore the health of individuals, perhaps after an illness that is treated by a conventional medical . Once health is restored, hospitalizations and visits to focus on the preservation of health.
And 'well known that the conventional forms of cancer treatment, where surgery, chemotherapy,Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicinein itself, be serious. Cancer is a fear that word, caused not only because of the pain and suffering of the disease, but also because the treatment is painful, expensive, debilitating and often makes the patient feel worse than the symptoms of the disease.
more and more cancer patients turn care treatment to help cancer naturopath conventional therapy. The fears of side effects of chemotherapy, pain anddisfiguring effects of surgery and the uncertain effects of treatments such as radiotherapy, are part of what is driving people to explore the application of natural remedies such as herbs, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle to a total of adjustments aimed at prevent this disease and / or restore a state of health after conventional cancer therapies.
While conventional doctors focus on the fight against cancer, destroying the tumor,Therapy will try to find what the cause of growth. Until the cause of the disease is diagnosed and removed, to exercise are not achieved optimal health for the patient.
The principle of naturopathic medicine, treatment of the whole body is, of course, huge sections of the population are more and more about all the people have made ​​cynical and artificial drugs and treatments that are used in conventional MD and in our bodies through. They want to believe andEmbracing a longer healthier life, the demand for holistic medicine is growing.
Some naturopathic practice use Autonomic Response Testing (ART), the disease is a series of tests to examine different areas of the body, including tissue and the psychology of an individual or to provide an accurate picture of their health. ART is an advanced type of evidence that the hands on the techniques of biofeedback, used in conjunction with high-tech signal strength and polarizationFilter. These tests are designed to give the patient and the doctor a clear response from the body.
Practitioners of natural medicine, to provide a comprehensive treatment plan of the body, make-up recognizes each individual's physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, social, sexual and spiritual one. E 'interaction, or the wrong combination of all these components of the human body that allows spa, or create disease in the body.
A typical planPost cancer treatment, some or all of the following components: nutrition, botanical (floral and plant), medicine, homeopathy, Chinese medicine, hydrotherapy, manual therapy, environmental medicine and minor surgery, which also increase always requires a full treatment of the body, the immune system and patients treated in the mental and emotional. The long-term objectives are to improve the energy of the patient, welfare and overall quality of Life.

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Naturopathy for Weight Loss

Since naturopathy promotes the use of all-natural remedies, it has become a popular weight loss treatment in recent years. In a naturopathic weight loss treatment, the program is not as simple as the usual “eat less, exercise more” approach. Instead, naturopathic weight loss treatment will explore the individual’s feelings, thoughts, and behavior when it comes to food.

Finding the Cause of Being Overweight

Just like solving any problem, the best way to address obesity or being overweight is to find out why. There are patients who say that they do eat the right foods and do regular exercise, but still lose no weight. If you are having this kind of problem, the best way to proceed is to find out the reason why your body is reacting strangely to your activities. Red more  Click here Naturopathy for Weight Loss

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Sensex lost 466 points in the week past - Hindustan Times

Profit-booking by operators and investors, on fears of a hike in interest rates by the Reserve Bank Of India, coupled with persistent selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) pulled down the BSE benchmark Sensex by 466 points during the week. The key index dropped to its lowest level in mor


e than a week, as high inflation stoked macroeconomic problems in the world's second-fastest growing major economy.
Also, caution prevailed as the central bank is seen raising key short-term interest rates at a policy review early next week.

Volatility was high as traders rolled over positions in the futures and options (F&O) segment, following expiry of the near month April 2011 contracts. Realty, capital goods, banking, oil & gas, metal and power sectors were the major losers of the week.

The 30 share Sensex declined by 466.27 points, or 2.38% to end the week at 19,135.96, its lowest closing level since April 19. The S&P CNX Nifty fell by 135.20 points, or 2.30% to finish at 5,749.50 on the NSE.

Index heavyweight Reliance Industries (RIL) slumped by 5.58% on disappointing Q4 2011 results.

However, India's largest oil exploration firm by market capitalisation, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), gained 1.55%. Food inflation inched up marginally to 8.76% for the week ended April 16, on the back of rising prices of fruits, protein-based items and onions.


Sensex lost 466 points in the week past - Hindustan Times

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Holistic Doctors - Acupuncture and Chiropractic

Holistic Doctors - Acupuncture and Chiropractic By Mark Middleton

Have you ever been sick but just cannot figure out what is wrong with you? Another problem can be that you might be suffering from frequent illness but appear to be healthy overall. Well, there are special treatments out there that can cure a lot of pain and illnesses that traditional medicine has trouble fighting. A couple different ways to make you healthier, that you might have never tried before, is acupuncture treatment and going to see a chiropractor.

Acupuncture is an ancient medicine technique that uses very small needles to poke into your skin to relieve troubled pressure points inside your body. The technique itself might sound a bit unbelievable, but many studies have shown that this type of treatment has work great for people suffer from chronic pain or headaches, or people that seem to be under the weather more often than not. Trained holistic doctors take many years to learn all the different ways to use acupuncture and do not use it on patients until they are an expert at the practice.

The fundamental belief behind acupuncture is that suffering areas of your body are in pain, or bothering you, because the energy flow has been blocked there. The job of the needles is to restore the proper flow of energy throughout your body. A quick look online at some of the studies that have been done on this type of treatment show that it can work for many people, for a multitude of problems.
Chiropractic treatments are done with the interest of your bones and entire skeletal structure. Many pains you might be feeling, or swelling that could occur, can be cured by going to a chiropractor and having them treat the troubled areas. Many people who have mobility problems should go see a chiropractor to treat this mobility problem so that they can start to get into better shape. Mostly all sport figures regularly seek this type of treatment because of all the amazing benefits it has on mobility and on how your body feels.

Holistic medicine practices aren't the most popular in the world to some people because everyone thinks they need some sort of pill to solve all of their problems. Holistic doctors main mission is to help cure people of pain, discomfort, sickness, and everything in the middle by using old techniques that take a lot of years to learn. This type of doctor also has the same education as any other medical doctor, but just take a different approach in treatment of patients. Acupuncture Raleigh Raleigh Chiropractor

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Naturopathic Medicine - Courses, Education and Career options

Naturopathic Medicine - Courses, Education and Career options Author: Amit Kothiyal



Naturopathy—a major kind of alternative medicines, centers on empowering a person's natural healing ability. It is very different from other medicinal treatments involving heavy doses of medicines with side effects. This stream of medicine is getting its grip stronger with the each passing day. Due to this, the craze among the young blood to opt for natural medicine courses is also mounting with immense speed.

The theory behind this medicinal therapy called ‘naturopathy' is to enhance the natural ability of an individual to heal the illness and retain fitness. The treatment covers herbal remedies, nutritional revisions and some other natural techniques like massage, acupuncture, etc. 

Naturopathic medicine is certainly one of the most sought after alternative medicine courses today. It is considered as a highly respectable career opportunity among the present career options in medicine. This career allows medical experts to work in different work locations and environments, such as wellness centers, naturopathic medical schools, etc. 

If you are among all those students who are seeking to get good scope in naturopathy by adapting to one of the natural healing courses, the best mode is to hunt for naturopathic courses available online. With a smart search, you'll find a good number of online degree courses on holistic health that have excellent career prospects ahead of students. There are a lot of reputed natural medicine schools offering complete degree courses online. Choose the best one as per your requirement. 

In terms of remuneration too, doctors coming out from natural health schools get very decent salaries. However, an experienced naturopathic doctor would definitely be having more salary than a fresher. And this is justified too. 

Specialty of Naturopathy

Naturopathy is among those few holistic medicine courses whose main motto is to provide natural treatments to an individual and working towards his/her overall fitness. If you pursue education in this field, you'll be well equipped with various natural healing methods, such as nutrition, acupuncture, homeopathy, ayurveda and nature cure. Various subjects covered under the school of natural medicine majorly include nutrition therapy, acupuncture, homeopathic medicine, and herbal medicine. 

Naturopathic degree also offers immense information and knowledge on historical ways of healing, which are so unique in their own sense. Thus, in case you are interested in learning and specializing in this unique natural medicinal course, enroll for a doctor of naturopathy program. There are some excellent online education institutes for degree courses in this field. 

All things considered, to be a maestro in naturopathic medicine, you ought to be highly dedicated towards serving humanity.



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Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, a Government registered and internationally recognized naturopathic school offers career oriented natural medicine degrees through correspondence and distance learning mode. Enroll yourself for naturopathic degree, become a natural medicine doctor and serve the society. For more information visit: Altmedworld.net

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North Phoenix Naturopath Andrea Weiner Named of Phoenix's Top Doctors


Naturopathic physician Andrea Weiner, NMD was named one of the Valley’s Top Docs in 2011 by Phoenix Magazine.



    Dr. Weiner is one of 10 naturopaths selected for the honor and one of 515 selected physicians from 52 different specialties. All the physicians listed in the magazine were selected by their peers. 

    Dr. Weiner is a licensed
naturopathic primary care physician who is trained in eastern and western medicine.  Using her experience in various modalities such as acupuncture, homeopathy, clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, body and energy work, mind/body and lifestyle counseling and more, Dr. Weiner focuses her attention on the underlying cause of medical conditions rather than treating the symptoms. 

    “Practicing
naturopathic medicine allows me to take the time to sit down with my patients, listen attentively to their concerns and create a comprehensive treatment plan according to their specific needs and lifestyle,” said Dr. Weiner.  “To be able to practice this humanistic approach to medicine, help patients, and receive this recognition from my peers is a real honor.” 

    Dr. Weiner’s office, A
Healing Choice Natural Medicine, is located at 15414 N. 7th Street, Suite 4 in Phoenix.  To make an appointment, or for more information call 602-863-4252.

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Bare Medicine Now Offers Low Level Laser Therapy

Bare Medicine now offers low level laser therapy, formerly known as cold laser therapy. This type of laser is not a surgical laser and does not cut or heat the skin. In fact, it does not use heat at all and is therefore safe for most anyone, even those with metal implants, IUDs or pacemakers.

Low level laser therapy uses light to penetrate to areas of inflammation where the light actually stimulates the cells to make more energy and therefore heal itself and calm the inflammation and resulting pain. Not only is this therapy great for pain, but it is great for wound healing and scar reduction as well.

Dr. Kristen McElveen, ND (naturopathic doctor) used low level laser therapy for years when she practiced in Portland, Oregon. She successfully treated various conditions ranging from uterine fibroids and endometriosis to diabetic ulcers and neuropathy using this treatment. "I'm so excited to bring this therapy to my Maine practice," says Dr. McElveen. "I've already had so many patients in need of this type of therapy and I feel so happy to finally be able to provide it. I've already got a list going of people needing tendinitis relief from all the snow shoveling from this crazy winter!" Dr. McElveen is unaware of anyone locally using this therapy and hopes to be a referral source for local doctors and chiropractors. "I'm happy to be a local laser source, whether it's getting referrals just for laser therapy or for my naturopathic therapies as well. I hope this will be another way to get to know my medical community here in the Sanford area."

You can find more information about Dr. McElveen and her practice Bare Medicine at www.baremedicine.com or by calling 207-206-6238.

Bare Medicine is a naturopathic medical practice in Springvale, ME where we treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. We can treat people of all ages who struggle with anything from colds to cancer, or who just want to learn how to prevent disease.

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