Miscellaneous Health and Wellness

To naturally and efficiently increase your metabolism, you must first have a clear understanding of what metabolism is.  This word is used constantly in both medical and fitness circles, but few people ever take the time to explain its exact definition. ...

The thyroid gland is instrumental in regulating body weight. It is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body.  Often referred to as the “master gland,” the thyroid manages a number of processes, including protein creation, energy levels, and metabolism.  Understanding how the...

Number of office visits per year for ear infections in the U.S. : 30 million, for a cost of over $1 billion yearly Estimated number of antibiotic prescriptions given to children for ear infections alone in 1990: Over twenty-five million prescriptions,...

by John Rappaport MARCH 4. This is short essay on legalization of drugs. Medical drugs. Under the current system, the FDA must certify as safe and effective every medicine before it can be placed on the market in either prescription or non-prescription form. The...

by Randolph E. Schmid Associated Press Mar. 10, 2003 12:00 AM Drug-resistant germs are on the rise in the United States and experts predict a sharp jump in the strains of a dangerous form of strep that can overcome two common antibiotics. By...

The search for good health is often confusing because of the sheer number of products claiming to be the ultimate cure. Modern medical science has made miraculous discoveries over the years that have been extremely beneficial to us all. Unfortunately, at the same time, far too many high-tech "miracle...

Oxy-Powder Oxy-Powder is a top-quality colon cleanser and has been shown to promote healthy bowels and aid in relieving constipation. Paratrex Paratrex is a unique high quality parasite remover that aids...

Positive self-esteem is very important for our general health and wellness as human beings. Having positive self-esteem is also important for promoting any type of healing, whether physical, emotional or spiritual. Poor or low self-esteem on the other hand can be quite detrimental to our well-being and even...

Transformational Counseling is all about assisting another human being to live a life that they love and to live it powerfully. Transformational Counseling is about creating a space for others to learn how to transform their lives, to live a life differently from how it was in the...

Music has always been a very important part of our lives, from childhood to our being an adult. As a part of our experience, music can have both a physiological and psychological affect upon us as human beings. In addition to the influence that it has on our...

What Is Far-Infrared Heat? Far-infrared heat is a wavelength of light that is measured at 5.6 to 1000 microns. The sun's rays are comprised of 80% of far-infrared head. It is what penetrates your skin when you're in sunlight and you stop feeling in shaded areas. It's said...

Deep breathing is a critical piece of maintaining good health. Most people overlook it even though the majority of the population breathes rapidly and shallowly, probably indicative of the hurried pace of the world we live it. Breathing exercises along with muscle relaxation do a...

In order to have maximal good health, the body must be in it's proper alignment. Our operating system is a network of nerves which control everything that we do. A vital group of nerves located in the Lumbar Spine region are responsible for bowel and urinary control, as well...

The abdomen is a critical cavity in the body housing many vital organs. The organs you'll find in this area are: Stomach Colon Pancreas Diaphragm Gallbladder Liver Small Intestine ...

Humans have built-in elimination pathways; men have four and women have five. They are the means by which we clean ourselves of the toxins we pick up. Respiration (breathing) Diaphoresis (sweating) Menstruation (in women) Urination Defecation (bowel movements) Keeping these paths...

Sleeping is as important to health as are eating properly and getting proper exercise. It is actually damaging to your health to work too hard and not get enough rest. And yet that is what most people are doing on a regular basis. In America, we...

The Benefits of Solar Energy Solar energy is quite the buzz word in some circles. Most people don't know all that it covers. And if you're not looking into it, you may not know that there are some lenders who appreciate your efforts by offering...

"Multi-Tech" XJ-3000C Purifier vs "Ionic Breeze™ Quadra" Purifiers The Multi-Tech outperforms the Ionic Breeze in clinical tests, and offers several functional advantages, thanks to six air purification technologies. Despite all this, the Multi-Tech is less than half...

One alternative healing technique is the ancient practice of acupuncture. This technique involves the shallow insertion of specialized needles into the skin along the meridian points of the body. The needles have a very small diameter which makes them more easily tolerated than regular injection needles. Acupuncturists manipulate the...

How Do Underarm Deodorants Work? While most people use the terms antiperspirant and deodorant interchangeably, the two are not the same. Antiperspirant contains aluminum salts. Deodorants do not. And, by shopping for the product, you've already seen that the majority of the products sold...

Colon hydrotherapy works on the same principle as taking enemas . With a certified, licensed professional to administer the treatment, colon hydrotherapy can effectively remove toxins. It's better if you seek out a certified, professional hydrotherapist even though you can purchase products...

Using Organic Toothpaste and Mouthwash The majority of us are simply unaware of the toxic ingredients that are in products we use every day. Did you know that most all toothpastes on the market contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), an ingredient that is known...

Use Organic Soap for Bathing & Hand Washing It should come as no surprise that the majority of soaps that are sold in stores contain a large amount of chemicals that most of us have never even heard of. If you are concerned about...

Using Organic Skin Care Products & Make-Up As many people turn to organic alternatives for their food and household cleaning items, they are discovering that there are more things that they can do to enhance green living. It's no wonder that...

Why Everyone Should Use Organic Shampoo & Conditioner Organic shampoo and conditioner can help to revive your hair and scalp from years of harsh treatment caused by the use of traditional store bought products. Of course, these traditional products are the easiest ones to buy, and they...

To live a green and healthy life, there are many changes we can all make in various areas of our life. One simple change you can make, is the choice of laundry detergent you use to wash your clothes. Most people would like to rid their...

Why Buy Organic Dishwashing Liquid & Not Non-Organics? There's a short answer that opens the door to a lot of information and backstory. The short answer is it's important to buy organic dishwashing liquid because your skin is a way in. Our skin is porous,...

A popular movement towards green cleaning has been underway for the past few years. What is Green Cleaning? This is cleaning that is done with organic cleaning products; these are toxin free products that do not present the harmful chemicals of common...

Using Organic Carpet & Carpet Cleaners Every time toxic cleaners are used, there's a heavy impact on our environment. It does not matter whether the cleaners are poured, sprayed, washed, rinsed, or dumped. The negative and harmful effects are the same. When we use...

I am really excited to share with you my conclusions from years of research. I just revealed one of the most overlooked and suppressed health secrets in the world (at the International Conference on Science and Consciousness in Santa Fe, New Mexico) to a packed house of international...

The most natural and healthiest way to evacuate your bowels is to squat during bowel movements. Remember how toddlers do it? Squatting makes it easier to completely evacuate because it removes constriction from the anal canal. This constriction is automatically present when you simply sit on a conventional toilet....

Bentonite clay has strong internal cleansing properties. As a result, it has become a very popular ingredient in some detoxification programs. It has helped people who were struck with symptoms of constipation , like bloating and gas . It has brought relief of symptoms from...

Enemas have been around for a very long time, the world over. They present the oldest known relief for constipation, and for colon cleansing. This is an effective method for removing waste trapped in the lowest part of the colon. It doesn’t clean the entire colon, though. It's...

The colon is also called the large intestine. It doesn't digest food. It's the part of the digestive system responsible for processing waste out of the body. Loose waste material travels along the four parts of the large intestine where it is converted into solid material. Tracking the...

I'm allergic to peanuts/tree nuts. Is it safe for me to use Soap Nuts? Maggie's Soap Nuts aren't really nuts - they're actually fruit, so they're 100% safe for people with nut allergies. My clothes feel stiff after using Soap Nuts. Is this normal?...

Without a doubt, oxygen is the most essential element for all existence. Through normal oxidation (the chemical union of an element with oxygen, such as what occurs during digestion, burning, or rusting), the universe regenerates by breaking down and reconstructing itself over and over infinitely. The life-enhancing element O2...