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More On Juice Fasting

Juice fasting is a type of liquid diet during which a person takes in only juice created from fruits and/or veggies. This method is generally known as a detoxification diet, designed to expel the toxins that accumulate in our bodies from the food we eat, air we breathe and water we drink, in addition to…

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Fasting- Can it Improve Your Health

…  Nothing in this article should be regarded as Medical Advice. This is provided for educational and informational purposes only. If you are ill or need medical advice see a licensed healthcare professional ASAP. For more information: * American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (800) 206-7610 * International Association of Professional Natural Hygienists (305) 454-2220 *…

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Gestational Diabetes Prevention

…  blood sugar in check during pregnancy and ensuring that the fetus is healthy, which will most likely include making changes to your diet, exercising regularly, and—in some cases—using prescribed diabetes medicine or insulin therapy.While no type of natural remedy has been proven effective against gestational diabetes, there’s some evidence that the following treatments may…

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5 Tips for Natural Skin Care

A dry brush exfoliation can be done in the morning before you shower. It eliminates dead skin cells and allows the skin to detox (skin is the largest organ of elimination). Dry brush exfoliation also improves lymph and blood circulation and decreases puffiness. An added benefit is that the gentle pressure is calming to the…

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Constipation

With constipation, there is the passage of infrequent or hard stools with straining. Although conventional medicine considers having a bowel movement every second day normal, for optimal health and digestion many alternative medicine practitioners believe there should be at least one bowel movement a day. Some people can develop anxiety about the frequency of their…

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What is Shiatsu?

Shiatsu is a Japanese form of bodywork. The word shiatsu means “finger pressure”, and shiatsu is sometimes described as a finger pressure massage. Like acupuncture, shiatsu is based on the holistic system of traditional Chinese medicine, where illness is thought to result from imbalances in the natural flow of energy, or qi (pronounced “chee”) through…

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The Benefits of Triphala

What Is Triphala?A blend of three botanicals, triphala is a popular remedy in ayurveda (the traditional medicine in India). Triphala contains dried and powdered fruits of amla (Emblica officinalis), myrobalan (Terminalia chebula), and belleric myrobalan (Terminalia belerica), all of which are medicinal plants.Considered a gentle laxative, triphala is often used to stimulate digestive health, improve…

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What is Thai Massage?

Thai massage is believed to have been developed by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, physician to Buddha, more than 2,500 years ago in India. It made its way to Thailand, where the Ayurvedic techniques and principles gradually became influenced by traditional Chinese medicine.For centuries, Thai massage was performed by monks as one component of Thai medicine.Thai massage…

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What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a form of bodywork that focuses primarily on the feet. The underlying theory behind reflexology is that there are “reflex” areas on the feet and hands that correspond to specific organs, glands, and other parts of the body. For example: * The tips of the toes reflect the head * The heart and…

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What is Deep Tissue Massage?

Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders.Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy, but the movement is slower…

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