101 Holistic Health Remedies and Tips - Page6
(76) Be pro-active with your practioner
If you have decided to see a holistic practitioner, one of the things that you need to realize when you get started is that this is not the passive medicine that you may have experienced in the past. The practitioners are there to guide you as the patient, however you will need to make a significant effort and work with your practitioner to determine the best treatments for you and to increase the effectiveness of the treatments. Many patients find that taking an active role in treatment makes the effects more immediate and tangible.
(77) Consider the art of Kinesiology your well being
Kinesiology is a holistic approach to traditional biofeedback therapy, where the body is studied in order to determine the source of potential and current problems. Through monitoring of your body, your Kinesiologist will determine a course of alternative treatments that will help you to perform to the best of your capabilities.
(78) Give chiropractic medicine a try
If you are currently experiencing back pain, chances are that the damage has already been done. Chiropractors are specially trained to manipulate the body in a way that frees nerves and muscles to function correctly, thereby reducing pain in the body immediately. It is important to work with a Doctor of Chiropractic, who has attended college and Chiropractic College.
(79) Banish disease through acupuncture therapy
Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that focuses on freeing energy channels within the body in order to allow for healing and pain relief. Asthma sufferers can find great relief from chronic symptoms through this therapy, as have arthritis sufferers and others dealing with chronic illness. Every therapist will have a different approach, and you might do well to try several therapists to see whose technique works best for you.
(80) Know your constitutional type
Indian medicine focuses treatment for patients upon their constitution – based upon the elements of water, fire, earth, space and air. According to this centuries old practice, it is believed that diet, activities and healthcare can be specifically targeted to the individual. There are a number of factors that help determine your constitutional type according to Auyervedic typing. You can work with a practicing Auyervedic doctor, or you can find information about type determination online.
(81) Use magnets hasten recovery from an injury
Studies have shown that applying magnets to an injury will help to increase the healing rate because the magnets correct the polarity of the body cells and increase the overall health of the area where they are applied. Healing will be faster, and pain will be less when you apply magnets.
(82) Consider Buddhist meditation
Buddhist meditation deals primarily with the quest for knowledge, and is one of the more popular styles of meditation used in the world today. The premise is that by meditating you are spending some quiet time to improve the state of your mind. Getting started is as simple as finding a quiet space to relax, taking some deep breaths and letting thoughts enter and pass through your mind without concentrating on any specific thought.
(83) Focus on balacing your life
Life is ever-changing and ever adapting. Sometimes we all get bogged down in our day to day and forget to take time out for ourselves. It is beneficial to take at least some time each day to work on personal growth and healing. Spending time working on personal growth in some way will make you more aware of the ups and downs of your life and give you tools for dealing with whatever comes your way throughout your life.
(84) Visit an aromatherapist
If you are interested in working with a holistic therapist who deals with aromatherapy on a daily basis, consider an aroma massage with an aromatherapist. The therapist will create a custom oil blend for your visit, according to how you are feeling and your emotional state at the time of the visit. Then, they will use a soft massage technique to apply the oils to your body. You should begin to see the benefits immediately, and you should discuss what you should do for the next day or two in order to enhance the effects of the massage and oils even more.~
(85) Oranges and fennel seed can Sooth your stomach
Make a mixture of a tablespoon each of orange peel and fennel seed added to two cups of water. Boil and then steep this tea. Add honey to sweeten the tea and drink it when you are suffering from indigestion. The tea should refrigerate for about 48 hours, and will taste primarily like fennel.
(86) Bee products for arthritis and joint pain
If you suffer from stiff joints or arthritis, consider trying bee venom in any of its popular forms. You might try a cream made from royal jelly, eating raw honey or even using bee venom itself. If you are interested in experiencing the healing relief of bee venom, contact an apitherapist, who will actually administer bee stings to your affected joints. If you are allergic to bee stings, you should not consider this treatment.
(87) Eating a teaspoon of honey every day is healthy
Honey is known for its amazing healing properties, and because it contains 100% natural sugars it is a safe and effective way to give yourself an energy boost. Honey is good for your skin, your circulation and for the cells of your body due to a high content of antioxidants.
(88) Mediate without distractions
Just as you would probably accomplish more during a study session without music, the same holds true for meditation. While some people will play music while they meditate, there is a question about whether music serves simply as a distraction. Try turning off the music for a week, and see for yourself if you are able to accomplish more with a quiet atmosphere.
(89) You can soothe diaper rash with beeswax
Beeswax is the base for a homeopathic diaper cream solution. By adding in other herbs such as chickweed and marshmallow, you are creating a cream that is not only developed perfectly from nature – but one that will not stain and stick to your hands. This cream is far gentler than the conventional diaper rash creams currently on the market.
(90) Add more music to your life
Sound therapy is becoming commonplace in homes with newborn infants and older adults. There are many benefits of sound therapy including calming and increasing the patients sense over overall well being. Find a soft music that you enjoy, and try playing it at the lowest possible volume in a quiet room. You will find that before too long, if you are quiet and relaxed, that you hear the music as though it were at full volume.
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101 Holistic Health Remedies | Try a complete body cleansing
101 Holistic Health Remedies and Tips - Page1
(1) Try a complete body cleansing
A complete body cleansing can remove many toxins and other harmful matter from your kidneys, liver and intestines. You can find many different products today that are marketed to eliminate toxins from the body and increase the overall efficiency of your health. The way they work is you have to follow a strict dietary regimen for a few weeks while the cleansing process occurs. Most people say they felt healthier, while others report a good amount of weight loss after the process is complete.
(2) Consider using acupuncture treatments
Acupuncture is a type of alternative medicine that has been widely practiced in eastern countries for many thousands of years. The oldest recorded practice of acupuncture was over 5,000 years ago. In the beginning, acupuncture was practiced mainly as a method to prolong one's life. Today, the medical techniques of acupuncture have increase greatly and now practiced world wide. However, this form of alternative medicine is now mostly used as a way to prevent rather than to cure a specific ailment. The way acupuncture is reported to work is that it stimulates the nerves in the body and as a result positively affect all of the other bodily systems.
(3) Give biofeedback therapy a try
If you have chronic health problems and cannot seem to find the source, a biofeedback therapist can monitor your body and how it reacts to daily activities in order to find out where it is not performing optimally. You would wear a monitor that actually records how your body is reacting while when it is activated. Athletes suffering from muscle problems may find this treatment advisable to determine whether they are properly resting their muscles between activities.
(4) Learn to breathe mindfully
Mindful breathing is a form of meditation; and a great way to improve the flow of oxygen through your blood and tissues. If you should stop and monitor you breathing right now, it is more than likely that you will find that your breathing is quite shallow. This breathing pattern is not healthy for you. You can practice mindful breathing by just inhaling completely and then slowly exhaling completely. If you take one minute to do this focused breathing every day, you will find that you will feel much better during that minute. Eventually, you will find yourself paying attention to your breathing several times throughout the day. When become stressed or tired, just take a minute out of your day to breathe mindfully.
(5) Meditation will do wonders your health
A simple definition of meditation is ability to focus ones mind on some object or thought to quiet your thoughts. But there are many different schools and methods for practicing meditation. The one thing that is certain is that not every technique will work for everyone; although every one can benefit from some kind of meditation. You will have to investigate further to determine which techniques may work for you by consulting a holistic practitioner of the art.
(6) Know there is no clear cut answers to your path
People are constantly looking for quick fixes to their problems in order to have future happiness, instead enjoying the moment. Changing your perspectives on life will often take some time. But remember that obstacles are always stepping stones to your inner growth.
Life is a journey - enjoy the ride.
(7) Un-clutter your life and remove negative energies
A cluttered bedroom is a sign of a scattered energies. This can disrupt the natural flow of energies in the room and affect your sleep in a negative way. Not only that, but clutter frustrates your life, because it often keeps you from finding something that you want in a hurry. Take the time to eliminate clutter, but start small with one area at a time. Otherwise, you risk overwhelming yourself with a lot of work.
(8) Ginkgo is great for your concentration
Gingko is known for its ability to stimulate the mind and to help the brain metabolize nutrients correctly. Reported benefits of this herb include the slowing effects of aging and even the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Gingko leaves are ground into a powder and the extract can be used in many different forms. A few years ago, it became very common to see Gingko added to just about everything in the supermarket. A homeopathic physician can help you to determine whether you would benefit from a Gingko supplement.
(9) Try eating clay for what hails you
Yes! clay can be used for treating many different health ailments that might go otherwise untreated. Liquid clay is available and can be taken several times a day to help with problems with the liver, headaches, arthritis and skin disorders. Clay masks are fantastic for the skin, and when used after a good exfoliation they can remove impurities and toxins from your skin. Now you know!
(10) Consider osteopathy for body strength
Osteopathy is commonly used as an excellent way to strengthen the body after an injury. However it is also a good treatment option for those with headaches, digestive disorders and several other health problems. The intent of an osteotherapist is to correct problems with the skeleton in order to alleviate or prevent illness and injury. If you believe in your body’s ability to heal itself, then give this a try.
(11) Yoga is excellent for depression
Practicing yoga may help you to overcome the symptoms of depression or get to the root of what is causing the problem in the first place. With the practice of yoga, you are attempting to connect to your spirit, your mind and body. With practice, you may begin to see the symptoms of depression begin to lessen almost immediately.
(12) Pay attention to your colors
You may have lost your fascination for colors as you grow older, but there is definitely some benefits for paying attention to the colors you wear, enjoy or prefer. Color is directly associated with body energy and emotions. Sometimes, you may feel out of balance and not realize that it is the colors surrounding you that are impacting your mind-body balance. For example, if you tend to wear a lot of red or to surround yourself with red, you may be over-stimulating your emotions. However, if you frequently feel tired or listless you might want to add more red to your wardrobe.
(13) Give yourself a peroxide bath
Hydrogen peroxide is a highly effective astringent that removes toxins, or dirt from
scrapes and cuts. It can be used for the rest of the body as well. Simply add a quart of peroxide to your hot bath and soak for a few minutes to check for tolerance. If you don’t have any irritation that does not stop quickly, add a second quart and soak for about ten minutes. The peroxide will pull toxins from your skin and help you to flush toxins better afterwords.
(14) Try trans-personal art therapy
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Houseofmax Disclaimer:
The information offered in this blog is a compilation of tips from the holistic community and should not be taken as medical advice. If you need medical advice, please consult your physician.
(1) Try a complete body cleansing
A complete body cleansing can remove many toxins and other harmful matter from your kidneys, liver and intestines. You can find many different products today that are marketed to eliminate toxins from the body and increase the overall efficiency of your health. The way they work is you have to follow a strict dietary regimen for a few weeks while the cleansing process occurs. Most people say they felt healthier, while others report a good amount of weight loss after the process is complete.
(2) Consider using acupuncture treatments
Acupuncture is a type of alternative medicine that has been widely practiced in eastern countries for many thousands of years. The oldest recorded practice of acupuncture was over 5,000 years ago. In the beginning, acupuncture was practiced mainly as a method to prolong one's life. Today, the medical techniques of acupuncture have increase greatly and now practiced world wide. However, this form of alternative medicine is now mostly used as a way to prevent rather than to cure a specific ailment. The way acupuncture is reported to work is that it stimulates the nerves in the body and as a result positively affect all of the other bodily systems.
(3) Give biofeedback therapy a try
If you have chronic health problems and cannot seem to find the source, a biofeedback therapist can monitor your body and how it reacts to daily activities in order to find out where it is not performing optimally. You would wear a monitor that actually records how your body is reacting while when it is activated. Athletes suffering from muscle problems may find this treatment advisable to determine whether they are properly resting their muscles between activities.
(4) Learn to breathe mindfully
Mindful breathing is a form of meditation; and a great way to improve the flow of oxygen through your blood and tissues. If you should stop and monitor you breathing right now, it is more than likely that you will find that your breathing is quite shallow. This breathing pattern is not healthy for you. You can practice mindful breathing by just inhaling completely and then slowly exhaling completely. If you take one minute to do this focused breathing every day, you will find that you will feel much better during that minute. Eventually, you will find yourself paying attention to your breathing several times throughout the day. When become stressed or tired, just take a minute out of your day to breathe mindfully.
(5) Meditation will do wonders your health
A simple definition of meditation is ability to focus ones mind on some object or thought to quiet your thoughts. But there are many different schools and methods for practicing meditation. The one thing that is certain is that not every technique will work for everyone; although every one can benefit from some kind of meditation. You will have to investigate further to determine which techniques may work for you by consulting a holistic practitioner of the art.
(6) Know there is no clear cut answers to your path
People are constantly looking for quick fixes to their problems in order to have future happiness, instead enjoying the moment. Changing your perspectives on life will often take some time. But remember that obstacles are always stepping stones to your inner growth.
Life is a journey - enjoy the ride.
(7) Un-clutter your life and remove negative energies
A cluttered bedroom is a sign of a scattered energies. This can disrupt the natural flow of energies in the room and affect your sleep in a negative way. Not only that, but clutter frustrates your life, because it often keeps you from finding something that you want in a hurry. Take the time to eliminate clutter, but start small with one area at a time. Otherwise, you risk overwhelming yourself with a lot of work.
(8) Ginkgo is great for your concentration
Gingko is known for its ability to stimulate the mind and to help the brain metabolize nutrients correctly. Reported benefits of this herb include the slowing effects of aging and even the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Gingko leaves are ground into a powder and the extract can be used in many different forms. A few years ago, it became very common to see Gingko added to just about everything in the supermarket. A homeopathic physician can help you to determine whether you would benefit from a Gingko supplement.
(9) Try eating clay for what hails you
Yes! clay can be used for treating many different health ailments that might go otherwise untreated. Liquid clay is available and can be taken several times a day to help with problems with the liver, headaches, arthritis and skin disorders. Clay masks are fantastic for the skin, and when used after a good exfoliation they can remove impurities and toxins from your skin. Now you know!
(10) Consider osteopathy for body strength
Osteopathy is commonly used as an excellent way to strengthen the body after an injury. However it is also a good treatment option for those with headaches, digestive disorders and several other health problems. The intent of an osteotherapist is to correct problems with the skeleton in order to alleviate or prevent illness and injury. If you believe in your body’s ability to heal itself, then give this a try.
(11) Yoga is excellent for depression
Practicing yoga may help you to overcome the symptoms of depression or get to the root of what is causing the problem in the first place. With the practice of yoga, you are attempting to connect to your spirit, your mind and body. With practice, you may begin to see the symptoms of depression begin to lessen almost immediately.
(12) Pay attention to your colors
You may have lost your fascination for colors as you grow older, but there is definitely some benefits for paying attention to the colors you wear, enjoy or prefer. Color is directly associated with body energy and emotions. Sometimes, you may feel out of balance and not realize that it is the colors surrounding you that are impacting your mind-body balance. For example, if you tend to wear a lot of red or to surround yourself with red, you may be over-stimulating your emotions. However, if you frequently feel tired or listless you might want to add more red to your wardrobe.
(13) Give yourself a peroxide bath
Hydrogen peroxide is a highly effective astringent that removes toxins, or dirt from
scrapes and cuts. It can be used for the rest of the body as well. Simply add a quart of peroxide to your hot bath and soak for a few minutes to check for tolerance. If you don’t have any irritation that does not stop quickly, add a second quart and soak for about ten minutes. The peroxide will pull toxins from your skin and help you to flush toxins better afterwords.
(14) Try trans-personal art therapy
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Houseofmax Disclaimer:
The information offered in this blog is a compilation of tips from the holistic community and should not be taken as medical advice. If you need medical advice, please consult your physician.
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