Tibetan Medicine

August 31, 2008 By Leave a Comment
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Tibetan Medicine is almost solely based on herbal remedies, and has been around for over 2,500 years. It is called “gSoba Rig-pa”. Tibetans mostly live in India because they have been in exile since the late 1950’s. They practice Tibetan Buddhism.

There is a Tibetan Medical Institute in Northern India, where doctors studying Tibetan medicine attend for 7 years before earning a degree.

The underlying belief in Tibetan medicine is that all illnesses are caused by poisonous thinking which include dread, denial, and want. This concept ties to the principles of Buddhist philosophy.

The three poisonous thoughts are believed to be caused by poor diet, inappropriate behavior, and the imbalance of time and season. This concept is more complicated than this, but this simplification will give a general sense of it.

Cures are linked to all systems of the body working together. The elimination of sweat, feces and urine contributes to this harmony.

Similar to the Chinese “Qi”, the Tibetans have the Rlung, which is the overall life force that connects us to the universe. Rlung has five types:

1.Centered in the brain. Life grasping – controls breathing, intellect, sneezing and swallowing.

2.Centered in the chest. Upward moving – controls verbal ability and stamina.

3.Centered in the heart. All pervading – controls all movement like that of the orifices of the body and walking.

4.Centered in the stomach. Fire accompanying – controls digestion and metabolism.

5.Centered in the rectum. Downward cleansing – controls everything that is expelled from the body, such as babies, menstrual blood or semen.

Tibetan medicine usually handles sickness diagnosis by analysis of the tongue and urine. The spiritual element is also at play in Tibetan medicine, with much attention spent focusing on the type and temperament of spirits in the body.


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Ancient Chinese Medicine

August 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) includes acupuncture, Qigong, herbal treatments, deep massage, and more. More than 25% of the world’s population practices TCM.

Several reputable groups, such as the World Health Organization and the National Institute of Health, find traditional Chinese medicine to be a viable alternative to contemporary medicine.

Many parts of TCM began well over 3,000 years ago in China. The focus of TCM is Qi (pronounced “Chee”), which is the body’s energy that connects it to the world around us. It is believed that all disorders and bodily problems are caused by the misalignment of Qi. Acupuncture is one of the most widely recognized methods of bringing the Qi into alignment.

Herbal remedies are popular in traditional Chinese medicine. They are used to relax and calm the patient’s emotions to avoid depression, and provide a more positive outlook on the illness. This helps tremendously in the healing process. Ginseng and herbal green tea are the most popular herbal remedies in China.

Exercise, mainly Qigong (pronounce “Chee Kung”), is also an important part of traditional Chinese medicine. Qigong involves posture, meditation, and slow, calculated body movements. To learn more about Qigong, click HERE


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Alternative Medicine & Its History

August 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
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When most people get sick, they look to conventional methods of medical treatment for relief and healing. There are alternative methods to treatment that are becoming increasingly popular.

What treatments are considered “conventional?” Prescription medication, traditional surgery, and computerized scientific testing are three examples of conventional medicine. Most physicians support conventional medicine in their practices, so when seeing a doctor, it is highly likely you will be advised to follow conventional medical advise.

The decision to use conventional medicine should be made by the patient and doctor on a case by case basis. An alteration to the type of treatment is sometimes all that is needed to feel better.

Alternative treatments include:

Herbal remedies
Massage (Click HERE to learn how to massage like a professional)
Meditation (Claim your free Deep Zen Meditation DVD by clicking HERE)
Acupuncture

Patients will often find themselves turning to alternative methods of treatment when conventional methods are ineffective or a medical problem has been deemed untreatable. Alternative treatments are designed to not only aid in pain relief, but also reduce stress and tension that can worsen chronic pain.

Alternative methods of treatment focus on the whole person; body and soul. Conventional methods strictly focus on the physical problems alone. For alternative methods to be effective, the patient must be motivated and believe in the alternative treatment’s ability to work.

Of course, any serious, life-threatening health problem should blend conventional and alternative methods for a comprehensive approach. Be sure to consult with your doctor to avoid complications. If planned well, you can take advantage of best of both types of medicine for a life that is comfortable and enjoyable.


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Researchers Discover Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit Keeps You Younger Longer

August 25, 2008 By 1 Comment
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Whether we’d like to accept this or not, we truly are what we eat. So it makes sense to put healthy foods in our body instead of junk food that will only make us look older before our time. This junk food leads to oxidative stress which is a major cause of accelerated aging. One top food that is known to reduce oxidative stress is prickly pear cactus fruit (opuntia ficus-indica).

Scientists in Italy have proven that pear cactus reduced oxidative stress in healthy persons. They also found that prickly pear cactus fruit helps balance a healthy oxidative state in your body while it lowers oxidative damage to lipids. This fruit will definitely improve your antioxidant status.

Eating pear cactus also works to increase the vitamin E levels in your body. Scientists aren’t sure how, but researchers found that persons who took either vitamin C supplements or cactus pear fruit ended up with higher levels of vitamin E at the end of the study.

In the end, the scientists concluded that prickly pear cactus fruit will improve your oxidative stress and keep you healthier, but that taking vitamin C supplements at a same dose does not affect the body’s oxidative stress as much. So, eating a food is better than having to take the supplement. (Of course, there are times when only a supplement will do due to the type of supplement you need.) But in this case, food wins.

Despite prickly cactus pears wonderful health benefits, it’s not one of Steven Pratt’s 14 superfoods in his book ‘Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life’.

It’s a brilliant read if you want to use the healing power of food to change your life. Click here to get it on Amazon, or hit the image below.


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Age Defying Nutrition – Free Report Reveals Secret Anti-Aging Foods

August 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
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I have a gift for you today, a way for me to say thanks for reading here regularly!

It’s a free report entitled “Age Defying Nutrition – Eat Your Way To A More Youthful You” and it reveals the top anti-aging foods that you can eat to help you turn back the clock and look and feel younger naturally.

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The Health Benefits Of Guacamole – Plus Guacamole Recipe

August 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
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Today’s article discusses the health benefits of guacamole, plus a quick and tasty guacamole recipe.

But first, what is guacamole?

Guacamole is a thick dip made primarily from mashing avocadoes and mixing with chopped tomato, onion, lime juice, cilantro, apple cider vinegar and chilies. For extra taste season with salt, pepper and cumin.

Anyway, onto the health benefits of guacamole…

The avocado contains a carotenoid called Lutein, magnesium and monosaturated fats. The avocado helps to fight many forms of cancer (including breast and prostate) and improves skin tone. Some of the substances in avocado help to absorb nutrients in other foods.

The lime juice contains potassium and properties that strengthen the immune system. Research also shows that lime helps to cleanse the blood and liver.

The cilantro contains an abundance of antioxidants and relieves bloating, urinary tract infections and indigestion.

The apple cider vinegar has many health benefits. I wrote about the anti-aging benefits of apple cider vinegar in a post a few days ago. It is rich in enzymes, a natural germ fighter, improves digestion, helps reduce cholestrol, expels toxins and normalizes weight. Externally, it promotes a youthful body, maintains healthy skin and slows aging.

The onions in the guacamole recipe can help to lower high blood pressure, remove heavy metals from the bloodstream and help to fight many forms of cancer.

Here’s my favourite guacamole recipe for you to try.

* 3 ripe, medium Avocados
* Juice from 1 Fresh Lime
* 2 Tbsp chopped fresh Cilantro
* ½ Tsp Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* 1 Tsp Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
* ½ Tsp Cumin
* 2 cloves Garlic
* ¼ cup finely chopped Onion

Enjoy!

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Real Wrinkle Removers

August 23, 2008 By 1 Comment
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In a recent article in the NYTimes titled ‘Wrinkle Removers, Backed by Science’, we found that there are 3 wrinkle removers proven to work through scientific research. What more could we want than to know the truth and to avoid the costly mistakes many of us have been through?

As we all know, our skin ages on a daily basis. But with good nutrition we can limit the damages free radicals. This is not part of the studies’ results, but is indeed information found in the Special Report, Rejuvenate: Turn Back the Clock. There are healthy foods and then there are “more nutritionally endowed” superfoods. In our studies we offer the top anti-aging foods that are not typically found in the average list. One such food is the superfruit guava. With its red, yellow and orange pigments it packs in four times more vitamin C than an orange. It also contains the much desired omega 3 fatty acids and a high punch of fiber. It is anti-inflammatory as well. You will learn about more such superfoods that are proven to be anti aging and rejuvenative thanks to research studies. But back to the main topic…

According to the article in the NYTimes regarding wrinkles, a recent review in The Archives of Dermatology concludes that three anti-aging treatments are proven clinically effective: the topical application of retinol; carbon dioxide laser resurfacing; and injection of hyaluronic acid, a moisture-retaining acid that occurs naturally in the skin. Each depends on the same mechanism, the interaction of skin cells called fibroblasts with the collagen they produce.“This is an area where there’s a lot of hype and not much substance,” said David J. Leffell, a professor of dermatology and surgery at Yale who was not involved in the review. But, he said, this study is “good science.” (Bakalar, 2008)

To learn about the recipe used by a famous naturopathic doctor in her anti-aging, beautifying routine, please check out Rejuvenate: Turn Back the Clock. This is the next best thing to a facelift without the side effects. It is proven, one of the authors of our special report tried it for herself and she has definitely beautified and regressed aging in just a few weeks time.

We are here to help in any way we can…here’s to rejuvenation and looking younger longer!

References:
Bakalar, N., (2008), Wrinkle Removers, Backed by Science, NYTimes, Aug. 18, 2008

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Apple Cider Vinegar: The Miracle That Makes You Ageless

August 18, 2008 By 2 Comments
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For a longer and more youthful life, apple cider vinegar can keep you in top shape both inside and out with vibrancy. Here are the health benefits:

Internal Health Benefits

Rich in enzymes
Natural germ fighter
Improves digestion
Helps decrease cholesterol
Helps expel toxins
Helps normalize weight

External Health Benefits

Promotes a youthful body
Maintains healthy skin
Slows down aging
Gives you lusterous hair
Prevents dry hair and scalp

This miracle that keeps you ageless as it maintains the body’s natural acid-alkaline balance, is apple cider vinegar. It is richly beneficial yet inexpensive. The best apple cider vinegar is organic and is labeled as containing “the mother”.

Taking apple cider vinegar drink will also help clean out arterial plaque and keep blood at the right consistency. Calcium metabolism is also improved. And, another important benefit is that it helps sinus and asthma sufferers to breathe easier.

To keep youthful and vibrant, symbol of perpetual youth, Patricia Bragg, MD, PhD, recommends you drink apple cider vinegar three times daily.

1 to 2 teaspoons Bragg vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons raw honey
8 oz distilled water

Drink this rejuvenator as soon as you wake up, in mid morning, and mid afternoon for a healthier life.

BONUS BEAUTY TIP: For maintaining a healthy glow to your face while maintaining your skin at its optimal pH, apply 3 part water:1 part vinegar to face with a cotton ball. Every am and pm. If you’re in a hurry simply spray it or splash it for a naturally youthful appearance.

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Don’t Starve Yourself Skinny – Rev Up Your Metabolism!

August 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment
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If you’re watching calories like a hawk and still gaining weight, your metabolism may be the culprit. Metabolism is the mechanism our body uses to burn calories. Think of it as your body’s “motor.” The faster your metabolism operates the more calories you’ll burn and lose weight in the process.

As we age, our metabolism naturally slows down. So, what’s a body to do to keep the metabolism up and the weight down? There are lots of factors that count in the role that your metabolism plays in your ability to lose weight, including your age and lifestyle.

The truth is you don’t have to starve yourself to lose weight. In fact, the best way to rev up your metabolism (that calorie-burning chemical process) is to eat! Some of you may have to work harder than others to speed up the process, while others just need to regulate their lifestyle and diet habits.

Most of what we think of as “diet foods” won’t help jump start your metabolism. They may be low in calories and even high in fiber, but if you make those foods the mainstay of your diet, you’ll gain weight almost immediately after you return to a normal diet.

That’s because your metabolism has become sluggish while you were dieting and has lost its ability to burn excess calories. To effectively “fire up” your metabolism, keep in mind the following tips:

Don’t skip meals. It’s better to eat four to six small meals per day than to skip a major daily meal — especially breakfast.

Cardio workouts (the kind that get your heart rate up) are great for burning calories and to get your metabolism moving at a faster rate.

Drink plenty of water so that your body can rid itself of the toxins that pulls down your metabolism to a sluggish level.

No matter what you’ve heard about carbohydrates, remember that they help to boost your metabolism.

Tone your muscles. Use weights to firm and tone your muscles, ridding yourself of fat and replacing it with lean muscles.

Don’t eat just before bed time. Give your body a chance to take care of excess calories before it slows down for sleep.

Lower your alcohol intake. Alcohol is like a “go slow” sign for your metabolism. Keep it to a minimum.

Begin now to rev up your metabolism. Remember, when your metabolism improves, so will your shape!

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Is Your Body Bikini-Ready?

August 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment
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It’s Summer, at last! During the winter months most of your body was covered with warm (and concealing) clothes. Peeling off those layers may reveal a body that isn’t quite ready for your newly-purchased bikini. Don’t fret – analyze which parts of your body needs help and get busy.

Chances are, you’ve worked out religiously all winter to sculpt your body into its sexiest best. If you aren’t satisfied with what you see, try some toning and firming exercises designed to exorcise the flab that’s holding on for dear life.

Conditioning exercises are the key to whip problem areas of your upper body, tummy, hips, butt and thighs into shape. Conditioning lets you pinpoint the trouble areas of your body and tone and shape them with specific exercises. Volumes of conditioning exercises can be found online or books and magazines.

It’s time to shake the dust off of the weights, jump rope and exercise ball, putting them to use in ways that will have your body bikini-ready in no time. While you’re concentrating on body-sculpting, don’t forget to get in a cardio workout to keep the metabolism going and the fat burning.

You’ve heard it many times before, but get your daily fill of water so that you stay hydrated as the summer temperature soars. Water intake flushes toxins from your system and keeps that ugly cottage cheese look called “cellulite” from creeping into your body.

Don’t forget the importance of a healthy diet. Your skin will reflect the foods you put into your body, so be especially careful during the summer months to get plenty of fruits and vegetables that are naturally in season – and good for you.

After you’ve done all you can to firm and tone your body, it’s time to think about the condition of all that skin showing off in a bikini – and that’s a lot!

To achieve glowing, silky smooth skin that you’ll be proud to flaunt, begin by exfoliating. Exfoliating removes dead skin cells that lay on the surface of your skin and leaves it soft and toned. To effectively exfoliate your skin, use a natural bristle brush or your favorite exfoliating cream.

Remove unwanted hair by using a razor, waxing or hair removal cream – and don’t forget to use a moisturizer afterward. And, keep your skin in top condition by using a sun screen – and apply it often when you’re on the beach. You’ll also avoid wrinkles and skin cancer as you age.

Make the time and effort to follow the above tips and your body can be bikini-ready and as sizzling hot as the summer temps.

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