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submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
Compassion has an impact on health and wellbeing. A feeling of deep care blended with a feeling of understanding strengthens who we are and our ability to be compassionate. Resonance is what develops when we connect to one another and this has been measured.
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
Forgiveness is central for self healing. This is something one does for one's self. Punishment consciousness is a cultural trait that doesn't provide closure. Letting go by not connecting with the negative thought is healing. We victimize ourselves when we hold onto punishment. Punishment will take care of itself.
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
Stress can heal and it can also kill. Stress physiology is one thing and what we experience is another. It is important to search for the underlying causes of stress. There are three types of stress: emotional or situational stress, stress as a tool to engage us in something, the stress of loss. Aspects of these types are described.
submitted by: admin on 11/05/2024
"Motion" and "study of" are the ingredients of kinesiology. By testing muscles it is possible to assess organ function because they are interrelated. There will be a muscle weakness when there is organ dysfunction. Applied kinesiology is applying what you know about movement to organ function. You can make a diagnosis based on muscle weakness, and it is possible...
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and table sugar (sucrose) are both made of glucose and fructose. HFCS contains glucose and fructose as single sugars and sucrose contains them connected together (as a double sugar or disaccharide). HFCS may contain as much as 55% fructose as opposed to sucrose, which has 50% each. Many scientists believe that both sucrose...
submitted by: admin on 09/21/2013
Marc Weill practices full spectrum health care. His range of practice includes a wide range of disciplines that such as energy medicine, applied kinesiology, bodywork, nutrition, homeopathy, acupuncture, psychospiritual work, and much more. Uncovering the cause of a health problem is key to management of symptoms.
submitted by: admin on 09/22/2013
4-F doesn’t just mean an exemption from serving in the armed forces. If you’re a Female, Fat, Forty, and Flatulent, you are particularly at risk of having gallstones. Most of the time gallstones don’t cause any symptoms at all, but they can lead to pancreatitis. Dr. Len explains what gallstones are and how they relate to pancreatitis.
submitted by: admin on 11/05/2024
Gaya Bhatnagar, Lac, MS, CAP
Acupuncturist and Herbalist
Credentials
Gaya Bhatnagar is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist. She is also a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, as well as holding certificates in Facial
Rejuvenation Acupuncture, Shiatsu and Reiki. Gaya has studied with the top Acupuncturist, Ayurvedic Practitioners and Naturopathic...
submitted by: admin on 09/22/2013
An article in Annals of Neurology in February of 2012 showed that in mice the anesthetic Forane caused impaired cognitive function that were much like the changes in Alzheimer's disease. Previous studies have documented that patients undergoing general anesthesia may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Transient cognitive dysfunction...
submitted by: admin on 11/05/2024
Geoffrey Marx, NC
Certified Nutrition Consultant and a Recommended Health Coach by Dr. Saputo
Credentials
Geoffrey is a Certified Nutrition Consultant and Educator. He is a graduate of Bauman College in Berkeley, Ca., and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from San Francisco State University. Geoffrey is currently on the Board of Directors of the...
submitted by: admin on 09/22/2013
There is a difference between aging and becoming dysfunctional. There are clearly advantages of getting older; wisdom, experience, knowledge, skill. Abuse and misuse of the body cause loss of function. "Use it or lose it" or "abuse it and lose it" are important perspectives of aging.
submitted by: admin on 09/22/2013
Hospitals are a very difficult place to sleep. Patient comfort is not a high priority in the hospital; treatments are. Generally, sleeping pills are used instead of music, massage, or relaxation. Rest is critical when we are sick!
submitted by: admin on 09/22/2013
Gluten intolerance is under-appreciated in many people with IBS symptoms. Ways to test for it and treat it are discussed.
submitted by: admin on 09/22/2013
Major disabilities are very scary, especially when pain is involved. Yet studies show that some people with disabilities adapt very well and keep a positive attitude.
submitted by: admin on 09/22/2013
Gout is a disease where too much uric acid accumulates in the blood stream and gets deposited in joints, the kidneys, and in the urine. When uric acid accumulates in a joint is causes inflammation and pain. When it is in the urine it can form a kidney stone. And, when it gets into the kidney substance itself it can cause kidney failure. Gout can be genetic but...
submitted by: admin on 06/18/2016
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is a government organization whose function is to develop guidelines for health screening tests. Guidelines for cervical cancer have been developed and make a lot of sense. Women 21-65 should have a routine Pap smear every three years unless they also had an HPV screen at the same time; in that case every 5 years...
submitted by: admin on 09/22/2013
Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine published in the August 2012 issue of PLoS a study showing that there are at least 26 species of bacteria linked to obesity and the metabolic syndrome traits such as body mass, triglycerides, cholesterol, glucose levels, CRP, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure.
We know that many...
submitted by: admin on 04/24/2014
Studies from the Wistar Institute published in April of 2014 suggest that the microbes that make up the microflora of the intestinal tract can suppress DNA repair in the cells lining the intestinal tract and lead to colorectal cancer. It is only recently that most gastroenterologists have begun to appreciate the importance of the microflora in the gut. We...
submitted by: admin on 03/31/2015
A study from the Mayo Clinic published in the PloS ONE in June of 2012 showed that the gut microflora regulate the immune system and may be directly related to autoimmune disorders such as ulcerative colitis, and diabetes. In fact, the gut microbiome may be used as a biomarker for this predisposition and it may be possible to prevent autoimmune diseases...
submitted by: admin on 09/22/2013
The H. pylori bacteria is associated with ulcers and cancer. Salt intake increases the activity of the bacteria. Knowing what makes this bacteria grow is important. The number of H. pylori in the stomach has a lot to do with its being able to cause disease. Yet the presence of this microbe by itself in low concentrations does not cause problems. Using aggressive...