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Alternative & Integrative Health

60 Percent of Cancer Patients Try Nontraditional Methods

Posted June 15, 2009 1:41 PM

TAMPA, Florida -- With much of her lower body consumed by cancer, Leslee Flasch finally faced the truth: The herbal supplements and special diet were not working. "I want this thing cut out from me. I want it out," she told her family. But it was too late. Her rectal cancer -- potentially curable earlier on -- had invaded bones, tissue, muscle, skin. The 53-year-old Florida Read more...

See also: acupuncture, alternative health, aromatherapy, cancer patients, cancer treatment, massage, meditation, natural cure, yoga

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December 14

Three Heavenly Gifts

by Lynn A. Anderson @ 10:33 am. Filed under aromatherapy, diet, fitness, Health, spirituality, yoga
In the Biblical story of the birth of Christ, the three wise men brought gifts of frankincense, myrrh and gold to the baby Jesus. Essential oils such as frankincense and myrrh were highly prized as medicinal substances used to treat all kinds of illness and injuries. Since the earliest times of humanity aromatic fumigations have been used daily in rituals, as medicine and during religious ceremonies as an expression of the sacred. Fragrances have been seen as a manifestation of divinity on earth. They established a connection between humans and Gods. More…
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Alternative & Integrative Health

Alternative Ways to Stay in Good Health

Posted April 28, 2008 12:56 PM

An increasing number of people are turning to alternative and complementary medicine as a better way to stay in good health. Treatments ranging from acupuncture to hypnotherapy are now available from qualified practitioners throughout the U.S. and Europe. These options include: Aromatherapy: This is a relaxing treatment that uses the sense of smell to activate the natural healing powers Read more...

See also: acupuncture, alternative, aromatherapy, complementary, homeopathy, integrative, medicine, natural solutions, reflexology, remedies, remedy, treatments, wellness

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Alternative Healing Methods for Common Pain Problems

Posted August 27, 2007 3:40 PM

By Bill Radford Need a prescription for an antibiotic or a painkiller? If it's needed, Dr. Keith Bodrero will write one. But if patients are willing, he'll also discuss less-conventional treatments, from aromatherapy to an energy-medicine machine. Not all his patients are interested in straying from traditional Western medicine -- and that's fine, he says. "We've got people Read more...

See also: aromatherapy, energy, fatigue, healing, holistic, traditional, Western medicine

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Aromatherapy: A Natural Way to Heal

Posted August 27, 2007 3:39 PM

What comes to mind when you think of aromatherapy? In the best of both worlds it's an indulgence after a long, hard day and a natural way to increase your body's resistance to sickness and disease. At  this aromatherapy Website, you'll find pure essential oils, candles and potpourri. Aromatherapy is the use of plant and essential oils for psychological and physical well being. Essential Read more...

See also: aromatherapy, candles, essential oils, natural, plant, potpourri, pure, sleep

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Skin & Nails

Summer Beauty

Posted August 27, 2007 3:38 PM

The summer sun and heat are great fun, but they can also pose major threats to your body. British skin care specialist Liz Earle outlines a hot weather strategy to battle these potential enemies on several fronts. Daily dry skin brushing is valuable for boosting the blood and lymph circulation and helping to detox the system from within. She advises using a long-handled brush, and Read more...

See also: appearance, aromatherapy, beauty, care, circulation, complexion, dry, face, revitalization, skin, sunscreen

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Stress Reduction

Question of the Day

Posted August 27, 2007 3:30 PM

Question: I lead a very busy life. What can I do to reduce stress and anxiety? Answer: Continually reminding yourself to "stop and smell the roses" may help as an ongoing hedge against burnout, according to the Rejuvenator. Keep your spirits high by incorporating one or more of these lovely moments into your daily life. Use the Power of Aromatherapy Slowly simmering a pot filled with Read more...

See also: anxiety, aromatherapy, busy life, cinnamon sticks, citrus, cloves, nutmeg, reduce stress, rejuvenator, vanilla

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Sex

Get Sensual with Scent

Posted August 27, 2007 3:23 PM

The combination of smell and touch is one of the most sensual ways to arouse your partner. So try giving your lover a relaxing aromatherapy massage using Sexy Oils. Aromatherapy expert and author Tara Fellner says jasmine is the most effective aphrodisiac oil to use for a massage. Remember that Cleopatra scented her hair with jasmine to distract Marc Antony. Fellner says many of the most Read more...

See also: aphrodisiacs, aromatherapy, jasmine, massage, oils, passion, perfumes, romance, scents

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