Begin by determining which area of your home is best suited to serve as a place of meditation. Some practical considerations to think about: try to choose a room or area of your home that is quiet and comfortable, perhaps the room of your home which is farthest from street noises or other disturbances. Designating and designing your sacred space for meditation is fun and rewarding. Don’t get hung up on thinking that you need any pricey or exotic items. Have fun with it, be creative, and choose colors, textures and items which appeal to your senses.

Devote a space to the sole purpose of meditation. You may choose to decorate this area with whatever things you find relaxing and comforting. Many people are fond of creating a small alter space to hold candles and incense. A comfortable mat or blanket for sitting on is also widely used. It is more important that an area be set aside for meditation than how it is decorated or what items you use to make the space “sacred”. The space is sacred to you; it is your personal choice in how the area is created.

You may find that you do not have an appropriate place within your home for meditation. In this case it is perfectly acceptable to move your mediation routine outdoors. Designate a bag or sack for carrying your meditation supplies. Again it is more important to make the designation than the bag itself. In other words, the mental connection to the item is more impotent than the item. Saying “this bag is my meditation bag”, or “this mat is my meditation surface”, etc., the act of making the designation is what matters most.

A yoga mat or camping mat can be purchased quite easily. Most of these mats roll up and are convenient for travel and outdoor usage. Incense, candles, cushions and other supplies can easily be stored in a bag or other container to use when needed.

Creating a sacred space is a completely personal endeavor, it does not matter what decorations or items are used, it does not matter if there are any decorations at all. It matters only that you set aside a space for meditation; it can be an empty room, a few square feet of your home or back yard. Designating a space is the important matter, the act of putting aside a space for meditation puts your mind in a state of recognizing the importance of inner calm and stillness, and it acknowledges the importance of your meditation routine.

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According to the ancient healing tradition of Chinese medicine and Yogic traditions, emotions play a key role in understanding dis-ease. The Five-Element Cycle has each element linked to a Yin/Yang organ, emotion and sound as well as other categories not mentioned here.

They are:

Wood – Liver/Gall Bladder – Anger – Shout Fire – Heart/Small Intestine – Joy – Laugh Earth – Spleen/Stomach – Worry – Sing Metal – Lung/Large Intestine – Grief – Weep Water – Kidney/Urinary Bladder – Fear – Groan

Other emotions that are powerful forces energetically are rage, hatred, bitterness, heartlessness, and shock. Many times, they also have accompanying sounds when the intent is to resolve the feelings and usher in healing and wholeness. Emotions-energy in motion-are experienced and felt on a vibrational level in the body and need a receptive, sacred space to be expressed. The emotions themselves are not the cause of dis-ease. The suppression, denial and avoidance of what is being felt ,is what sets the stage for dis-ease and imbalance.

Sound, being a vibrational energy, has a key role in overall health as well. When the sound is allowed to vibrate in relation to the emotion that is felt, energy that was blocked is freed up in the physical and astral bodies. In practice, for example, when grief is felt and the energy that often wells up in the chest, throat and eyes is allowed to move, weeping or crying may be the sound expressed. The actual sounding of the grief is a healing process because the energy is not blocked or held back to later manifest, sometimes years later, as a respiratory ailment, sore throat or constipation. Being with the emotion and allowing it to tell its story in the form of a sound is key to resolving deeply rooted issues which often manifest physically. When the conscious awareness and intent to feel an emotion is present, and the sound is not judged or repressed, the awesome power of the vibrational energy of sound as movement is experienced. Vibration is movement, and when judgment is released on the form of that vibration or movement, authentic healing is possible.

Trusting the process, being willing to let go of “being in control” of a situation and honoring the space as safe and divinely protected are key in experiencing the healing benefits of sounding and emotional expression. Exploring parts of the self that may often be overlooked, misunderstood or judged can bring clarity, growth, and change for a healthier and more fulfilling life. By balancing the Charkras with tuning forks,and then taking the client thru a emotional release process, using vibrational yoga therapy, one can get tremendous release, and bring ones self back into wholeness. The client is also inside a sacred healing space created for the process to unfold in a safe manner.

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Charles Lightwalker is a Metis shaman, author, medical intuitive, and healer. For more information visit the web site: www.thefamilyoflight.com.

Because of this, a person who suffers with it is much more likely to have bone fractures even with the slightest of injury.

Osteoporisis has earned the nickname ‘The Silent Disease’ because it does not cause any pain and develops very slowly.

Every bone in our body is made of protein, calcium and collagen. These substances, working together, keep our bones both strong and healthy. As we age, the formation of the bone changes and density is slowly lost.

If there is a low level of calcium, certain minerals and phosphorous the bones begin to become weak and osteoporosis begins. Some people only get a milder form of this condition called osteopenia, which is characterized by bones that are weak and not as dense as they should be.

Women who are in the midst of menopause are more likely to have osteoporosis than other people, male or female. It usually appears after the age of fifty. If you are careful to eat plenty of quality calcium, exercise regularly, use medication or herbal medicines then you can easily manage the symptoms. Do not ignore the symptoms because you can end up in a lot of pain with fractures in your spine or hips. In the end, you could be disabled and have many further complications.

In the early stages, you will probably not notice any symptoms but in later phases will notice things like chronic lower back pain, bone fractures, loss of height or curvature of the spine.

Most doctors will tell women that it is important to have the density of their bones checked during a regular screening, especially after the age of fifty. The result is called Bone Mineral Density (BMD). After your doctor gets the test results they will know which way to go with a treatment plan, if necessary. If you have a family history of this disease then you should be sure to start doing your regular screenings from the beginning.

Black cohosh and Pasque flower are both ideal herbs that help to support the female reproductive system and the central nervous system. They are both very gentle and have no side effects. Other alternative therapies you can try are acupuncture, yoga and tai chi. You might also want to strongly consider physical therapy. Staying active can help you to be more resistant to bone chipping in the future.

Xtend-Life Bone-Protec is a highly advanced formula containing 11 specific active ingredients to help strengthen and protect your skeletal system, for improved posture, mobility, strength, reduced pain, and reduced risk of degenerative disease.

It is not a typical ‘supermarket’ bone formula with limited activity and benefits. Most importantly it contains ingredients that will give you the most effective natural protection against bone density loss as you age. Bone density loss can lead to fractures, hip replacements and often premature death brought on by the trauma of a broken hip. Together with a good diet and moderate weight-bearing exercise, Bone-Protec can provide the help you need to reduce the risk of fractures and build denser and stronger bones.

Prior to starting an exercise plan discuss your options with your Rheumatologist or primary care physician to help determine your options. The amount and form the exercise will take will depend upon the type of arthritis you suffer from, the joints which are involved, the stability of your joints, any joint replacements you have had done, other physical limitations and the level of inflammation in your joints.

In the first place exercise helps to increase the metabolic rate. This, in turn, helps to increase the amount of weight loss that can be achieved. And, when weight is one of the stressors that increases the pain, swelling and discomfort an individual experiences, then exercise can help to reduce the symptoms.

Exercise also reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, increases energy levels, develops good sleep patterns, increases bone density, decreases problems with fatigue and depression and helps to improve self-esteem and self-confidence.

Regular and moderate exercise that spares the joints can also help to build strong muscles that support the joints, increases flexibility and improves the endurance of those who suffer from arthritis. Each of these benefits will help to reduce the amount of pain and swelling a person experiences and therefore reduce the amount of medication that an individual will require.

Some find they are reluctant to start a program because it seems like such a daunting task or because they are in such pain. The important thing to remember about developing an exercise program when you suffer from arthritis is that it should be slow and the program should be fun. You aren’t starting a program to practice for the Olympics! Instead you are attempting to increase your flexibility and endurance.

Stretching exercises are a great way to begin. They help to increase flexibility and prepares the joints and muscles for more exercise. They also help you to perform your daily activities with greater ease. Once you are comfortable with these stretches and your flexibility has improved it is time to move into some easy cardiovascular work or easy weight training.

If pain is a significant issue you can start with exercises in the pool. The water helps to reduce the impact on the joints and reduces the stress on your hips, knees and spine. There are many different types of aquatic programs designed specifically for individuals who suffer from arthritis so call around to your local pools, YMCAs and gyms to find a program that works for you.

There are several different exercises that will work both your cardiovascular system and increase your muscle strength that you can consider. Walking is an excellent choice that maintains flexibility, aides in bone health and builds strength. TaiChi is a gentle martial arts program that improves relaxation, mobility and range of motion. Yoga can aid with pain relief, relaxes stiff muscles and eases sore joints. Bicycling can be done both indoors and outdoors. It is an excellent low impact option. And, while you may not consider it, jogging can still be an option when performed on soft surfaces and using appropriate shoes.

To get the most benefit from any program you must be consistent and build up to working gradually. This means working each day with one or two days off per week and gradually increasing the amount of time you spend exercising. The best time to exercise is when your symptoms are at a minimum. For most this means after the morning stiffness subsides.

Never overdo your exercises. This is not a program where “No Pain, no Gain!” is applicable. Listen to the signals your body is giving you. If there is too much discomfort during an exercise then back off just a little and work up to the amount you first attempted. Set realistic goals for yourself and stop if any joints are swollen, tender, or warm.

Exercising with arthritis is an important part of keeping the joints mobile and healthy. Without exercise you are likely to get stiff and be reduced to sitting or a wheelchair more quickly than if you were able to stay mobile. However, it is also important to incorporate rest periods and rest days into your program to allow your body time to heal and recover.

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Terming yoga as only an exercise regime is a misnomer. It focuses equally on the body and the mind – a stress-free state of mind and a physically fit body is intended so as to achieve the ultimate goal of a blissful union with the Unknown.

Yoga has five major branches and what we know as yoga is actually just one branch of yoga that focuses on the physical and the vital energy aspect via postures and breathing exercises.

Yogic postures are well defined and different postures work upon different body parts and organs. Some of them are specifically meant for sciatic pain.

Sciatica is a symptom that arises due to a compression of the sciatic nerve. The compression can be caused by various conditions like ageing, degeneration or an injury. Sciatica, the longest nerve in the human body can suffer compression at its five roots that exit from the lower back or along its route down to the legs via the buttocks.

Yogic postures meant for sciatica have three major categories:

* Standard poses that are performed while standing, some of which need extra strength and focus for balancing the body.
* Inversions like head stand and shoulder stand.
* Sitting postures.

Almost all yogic postures are accompanied by breathing instructions and inhaling and exhaling at the right times is critical. It is not the subject matter of this article to list all the postures and how to achieve them.

Suffice it to say that almost all the yogic postures attempt to provide relief from sciatica by:

* Stretching and massaging the back and hips.
* Strengthening abdominal muscles and massaging abdominal organs.
* Providing healthy elasticity to arms, legs, lower and upper back.
* Massaging the sacrum and hips.
* Stretching hamstring, thigh and the piriformis muscles and hip flexors.
* Improving the circulation of blood.
* Making the spine more pliant and flexible.
* Improving postural faults.

The major causes behind sciatica are disc related conditions. Some of the non-disc related conditions like a pinched nerve can also occur due to strangulation by the piriformis muscle. The pain caused by either of the conditions can lead to excruciating sciatica pain. Yoga can greatly influence all these factors and much more.

While performing yogic postures, emphasis must be laid on the body’s level of tolerance. This is important for sciatica patients as well as normal individuals who want to benefit from the therapy to avoid sciatica. Initially yoga appears to be a difficult therapy but dogged pursuance normally helps in achieving the ultimate goal.

All yoga instructors lay stress on this factor and they can gradually guide you to attaining the prefect posture for the recommended period of time.

Yoga as a holistic sciatica alternative remedy is a useful therapy for prevention and for managing sciatica pain. Regular yoga helps, not only in avoiding sciatic nerve treatment but also helps in relieving tensions of daily life. Stress is a major factor behind many diseases. The physical is only one part of yoga. It places equal emphasis on mental health and achieving inner peace.

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What is asthma?

One in 10 children and one in three adults suffer from chronic asthma.

An acute asthma attack is caused by inflammation in the airways of the lungs, causing contraction and narrowing of the airways (bronchioles), restricting airflow and making breathing very difficult.

Chronic asthma is a lung condition characterized by frequent asthma attacks and requiring medical management to prevent and minimize acute attacks.

This can take the form of conventional Western medicine, homeopathic or naturopathic treatment. While many asthma attacks are relatively mild and can be treated and controlled at home, some are more severe and may even require hospitalization.

Symptoms of asthma

• Tightness in the chest
• Characteristic ‘wheezing’ sound, especially when exhaling
• Shortness of breath
• Persistent cough, especially at night
• May have increased pulse, anxiety or fear

What causes asthma?

Asthma is strongly associated with pollution. The incidence of asthma has risen sharply in the last 30 years along with a rise in industrialization and higher levels of environmental pollution.

Other possible causes of asthma in vulnerable individuals include allergic reactions to dietary substances like wheat, dairy products, chocolate, nuts, preservatives and other chemical food and beverage additives.

Asthma attacks may also be brought on by pollen, house dust mites, tobacco smoke, feathers and other allergens. Even a temperature change, or the cold morning air, can cause broncho spasm and increase the likelihood of an attack.

In some individuals, anxiety can precipitate an asthma attack and stress and are therefore a contributory factor.

There is a strong hereditary link and asthma can often be seen to ‘run in families’.

Naturopaths and homeopaths recognize that immune system functioning can play a vital role in helping to control the symptoms of asthma and strengthen the body’s defenses against environmental allergens.

How is asthma usually treated?

Conventional Western medicine deals with asthma treatment via a combination of inhalers, anti-inflammatory medication, bronchodilators and even steroids.

While conventional medical treatment may sometimes be necessary, there are some definite limitations, including side effects, as well as negative effects on immune system functioning – thereby leading to more asthma attacks and reduced resistance to allergens.

While conventional medicine can sometimes control asthma, this is often a temporary measure only.

Note: You should not stop your asthma medication without first consulting your doctor, a trained naturopath or homeopath for guidance.

How can herbal and homeopathic remedies help?

Herbal and homeopathic asthma treatment can be extremely effective. Depending on the severity of the asthma, they can reduce or eliminate the need for the synthetic drugs and inhalers and can also be safely used to complement conventional treatment of asthma.

Used as part of a wider, holistic lifestyle management, herbal and homeopathic medicines can bring significant relief to sufferers of asthma – without the side effects or other complications of the conventional drugs.

What is BioVent?

Biovent asthma remedy is a unique combination of herbal and homeopathic ingredients to assist with the management of chronic asthma and the control and prevention of asthma attacks.

Used daily, it can improve respiratory functioning and health, reduce the incidence and severity of asthma attacks and strengthen the immune system.

May be combined with our Triple Complex BronchoSoothe Asthma Attack Remedy

Use BioVent Drops every day to :

• Improve respiratory functioning and health
• Reduce the frequency and severity of asthma attacks
• Reduce allergic reactions
• Ensure strong immune system functioning
• Reduce respiratory problems and asthma linked to stress and anxiety
• Relax bronchioles and prevent broncho spasm

BioVent ingredients

Matricaria recutita: The ancient Anglo Saxons believed that this herb was one of nine sacred herbs given to the world by the god Woden. It is widely used in holistic medicine as an antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and calmative herb and is particularly useful for allergic asthma.

Astragalus membranaceus: Clinical research has confirmed the effectiveness of this Chinese tonic herb in strengthening immune system functioning. It also has antispasmodic and antibacterial properties.

Arsen alb. (C6) is a homeopathic remedy often used to prevent bronchospasm caused by cold air and in the early morning.

Phosphorus (C6) is used homeopathically to treat and prevent respiratory problems linked to anxiety.

How do I use BioVent?

BioVent comes in easy to administer drop form and is diluted in about 1/4 glass of water or juice.

Adults: Use 15 – 20 drops two to three times a day every day.

Children: Use one drop per age year of the child two to three times daily .

Caution: Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been clinically established. Pregnant or nursing mothers may use Native Remedies Triple Complex BronchoSoothe Asthma Attack Remedy

Can this natural asthma remedy be used together with prescription drugs for asthma?

Yes – BioVent can safely be used together with your prescription medication and will not interact negatively with synthetic drugs.

How long does one bottle last?

Depending on age and frequency of attacks, one bottle of BioVent can last a month or longer.

How has BioVent helped others?

“This is a magic formula, that’s all I can say! Nothing has helped my five year old like this combination of Biovent and Bronchosoothe and I can tell you that I have been from doctor to doctor. He has suffered from asthma all his life and this is the first time he has gone for more than one month without an attack. I felt that I had to write and encourage other mothers to try the natural way like I have. Thanks so much!” Julia, NJ

“My daughter is 16 and she has always had asthma, especially when she becomes anxious. Anything can bring on an attack! She has asthma when she has to take a test, when she is asked out on a date, when her father phones, when she is worried about anything. I have found your combination most effective and fully believe in natural ways of health. I was particularly impressed that you have combined herbal and homeopathic ingredients so effectively – which I have not seen elsewhere. This means that there is a big saving for people like me who prefer the natural way but end up with dozens of little bottles of herbal and homeopathic medicine! This time just two do the trick!” Greta, UK

“I had pneumonia as a child and have suffered from chest complaints since then. Every year in winter I develop respiratory problems and have been on antibiotics more times than I care to count. The older I get, the worse it seems to become. This year I have been taking your BioVent Drops along with ImmunityPlus and feel compelled to write and tell you how much better I have felt this winter. Apart from one minor chest infection, which cleared up quickly, I have hardly been ill at all.” Steve, NSW

What else can I do to help?

• Use Triple Complex BronchoSoothe at the very first symptoms of an asthma attack to quickly open up the chest, reduce bronchospasm, and restore normal breathing
• Add Vitamin C, B6 and magnesium to your daily supplements
• Avoid products treated with sulphur dioxide and other preservatives
• Use ImmunityPlus Immune System Booster regularly to attain optimal immune functioning
• Keep an ‘asthma diary’ to help you to identify triggers
• Avoid tobacco smoke and keep your home free from dust, pollen, air fresheners
• Wear a scarf over your nose and mouth if you have to go out in cold air
• Treat colds and flu in the early stages to reduce the likelihood of an attack
• Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily
• Keep calm and practice relaxation techniques like meditation and yoga
  Regular exercise can help to strengthen lung functioning. First consult your doctor before beginning an exercise program, especially if you are unfit.

What is detoxification?

Detoxification is the process of removing toxins or poisons. We all know that toxins are harmful and cause damage, potentially even death if taken in certain levels. Living cells, whether in plants or in the body, are constantly in the process of bringing nutrients and fresh substrates in while eliminating by-products and waste that is not useful to the organism. Therefore, detoxification is a natural, ongoing process in our bodies.

Keeping your body healthy requires maintaining all of its systems in good working order. Minimizing the amount of toxins you take into your system is one way that we can detoxify our bodies. Benefits of detoxification may include increased energy and improved health, better breath, reduced allergies, and potentially fewer aches and pains.

Wastes leave the body in the form of gases, solids, and liquids. Carbon dioxide is the gas that we exhale. We excrete other waste from the body after it accumulates in the bladder and in the bowels.

Other organs that play a major role in detoxification include the:

- skin
- liver
- kidneys
- lungs

Blood also plays a critical role in the detoxification process. It carries dissolved gases like carbon dioxide to the lungs, and then it is traded for oxygen through respiration. Both the liver and kidneys help to detoxify the blood by removing wastes and sending them to the urine. In the form of stool, unused solids are carried away.

Benefits for your skin via detoxification

Your skin is a barrier but it is not impermeable. Just as products that you use on your skin are able to enter your body through this physical barrier, toxins are also able to leave your body through the skin. Free radicals and UV light in the environment also damage the skin which over time cause it to show signs of premature aging.

How can detoxification help your skin? By minimizing the number of chemicals in your body, you help you body to function more efficiently. Eating well is one way to maintain healthy skin with a smooth texture, elasticity, and a proper level of moisturization. Skin complexions troubled by acne and imperfections can also benefit from the inside out with detoxification methods. For example, vitamin A reduces the amount of sebum produced by the skin cells and therefore pores are less likely to become blocked.

Ways to detoxify your body

Some of the best ways to detoxify include:

- eating a balanced diet
- juicing organic fruits and vegetables
- exercising regularly
- exfoliation
- using organic products for personal hygiene

Before trying any detox method always be sure to check with your doctor. People with serious medical conditions should also consult a doctor as these methods are not recommended. Pregnant women should not try these methods.

Eating a balanced diet

Nutrients in foods contain many elements that can help your body and especially your skin to remain in good condition. When your body is ‘happy’ and ‘efficient’, through detoxification, it will show on the outside.

Your skin needs:

- essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6) found in oily fish and flax seeds
- antioxidants vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene to retaliate against the damaging effects of UV light and free-radicals
- minerals zinc and selenium to build tissues and heal wounds. Find these minerals in foods like seafood, nuts, grains, and vegetables
- vitamin B6 to balance hormone levels, particularly for women that have pre-menstrual break-outs
- vitamin A to help reduce sebum levels on the skin
- potassium to help maintain elasticity, water to maintain hydration and flush toxins from the body
- water to maintain hydration and flush toxins from the body

Juicing organic fruits and vegetables

Have you ever tried freshly squeezed juice? It is delicious and nutritious. You get a truckload of vitamins, enzymes, and minerals. The enzymes contained in vegetables and fruits help to digest your food so try drinking these natural cocktails with meals.

One important thing to remember is that you should always start with organic fruits or vegetables. Because most fruits and vegetables are sprayed with pesticides, using non-organic products means that you will be ingesting harmful pesticides too. Keep these toxic chemicals away from your cells in order to maintain their proper functioning.

Exercising regularly

Oxygen is vital to life. Incorporating exercise into your lifestyle brings this element into your body and skin. Studies at the University of Wisconsin have shown that oxygen reduces the effects of free radical damage and premature aging.

Sweating encourages the release of toxins from the skin. Working up a good sweat during your exercise program will help in the detoxification process. You could also try saunas and steambaths to encourage the excretion of toxins.

If you are not currently exercising choose something that you enjoy doing. Walking is a great way to increase your heart rate and pump oxygen through your lungs. Other ideas include yoga, swimming, cycling, and running. Whatever you do, choose an activity that you will be motivated to do on a regular basis.

Exfoliation

Shedding skin cells is a continual process. Dead skin cells sit on the uppermost level of the epidermis and they make the skin look dull and less healthy. Our clothes play a big part in helping to remove cells on a daily basis. By sloughing off dead skin cells from time to time, you can stimulate the skin renewal process. Try any of the following methods once a week to naturally exfoliate your skin:

- briskly towel off after a shower
- use an organic scrub during your shower
- use a washcloth during your shower
- use a loofah (Important: keep it dry when it’s not in use to minimize bacterial count)

Using organic products for personal hygiene

Decreasing the number of synthetic chemicals entering your body through your food and personal products is yet another way to help detoxify. Modern research at the Herb Research Foundation found that the skin absorbs up to 60% of the chemicals in products that it comes into contact with directly into the bloodstream. This means that chemicals, some of which are known carcinogens, are entering your body and potentially causing unnecessary harm.

The next time you need to stock up on personal hygiene products, look for alternatives to the chemically items offered in most stores. Using organic products decreases the number of preservatives and chemical additives your skin comes into contact with and therefore, that may enter your body.

References:

- www.meriam-webster.com, accessed October 26, 2004.
- www.detox.org/skin.aspl, accessed October 26, 2004
- www.saga.co.uk/health_news/article/D2164785-92E3-11D6-B8AC-00508BAEC55C.asp?bhcp=1, accessed Oct. 26, 2004.
- Farley, Josephine. Organic beauty: look and feel gorgeous the natural way. Dorling Kindersley, London, 2001, page 66.

About the Author

Lori Stryker has been researching and developing all natural skin care and make-up for the purpose of offering men and women safe, natural cosmetics for everyday use. She brings to her research a specialist in human biology from the University of Toronto, coupled with a professional home economics degree and an education degree from the University of British Columbia, fusing chemical and biological knowledge with food, family and textile sciences

There are high blood pressure natural ways to reduce but, before know how to reduce, you should know what high blood pressure is. Blood pressure is a numerical value that gives the mg of mercury of pressure required to move your blood through your arterial system.

There are several different ways to lower high blood pressure natural ways to reduce. First you should look at the things that put you at higher risk to have high blood pressure such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, alcohol intake, and a poor diet. The most natural ways to reduce your blood pressure is to reduce your weight, increase the amount of exercise, stop smoking or using alcohol and improve your diet to include fruits and vegetables.

There are some other ways that will complement your efforts to lose weight and get exercise when you want to lower your high blood pressure natural ways to reduce. Try meditation or yoga because it helps to reduce stress and strengthens your body. Decrease your use of salt, which will decrease your retention of water. The more fluid your body has to pump around the higher your blood pressure goes.

Other methods to lower your high blood pressure natural ways to reduce is to forget the fat in your foods and think fiber. Fiber will improve your overall health, decrease your cholesterol and triglycerides which will help to lower your blood pressure. Magnesium is a great supplement that will help to decrease your blood pressure. But, taken as a supplement pill it is much less effect than if its eaten in green leafy vegetables, whole grains and legumes such as peanuts and beans.

Vitamin C has benefits for lowering your blood pressure and taken with adequate amounts of Vitamin E you will reap even more rewards. Omega 3 Fatty Acids are another factor your body needs to remain heart healthy. You will get the most from salmon or flax seed. Have trouble thinking about eating seeds? Try sprinkling milled flax seed (powdered form) over your salad or cereal. You wont notice the taste, little calories and all the punch of Omega 3s.

Get rid of birth control pills, coffee, tea, caffeine and sleep deprivation. All of these things will raise your blood pressure to new heights. On the other hand Zinc, ginger and carrot juice have been found to have significant positive heart healthy effects on your body. Kelp supplements and aromatherapy also have positive effects on lowering your blood pressure but for vastly different reasons. Kelp is a supplement that works internally while aromatherapy will work to decrease your level of stress and temporarily decrease your blood pressure.

The founder of Pilates, Joseph Pilates was frail as a child, suffering from asthma. During WWI, he designed exercises to help soldiers who were immobilized to regain muscles and mobility after bed rest.

He incorporated the mind-body formats found in yoga and Chinese martial arts. Joseph Pilates believed that movement training could manage pain with non-weight bearing exercises that improved muscle strength without causing harm.

There are two methods used when doing Pilates including mat exercises and various machines that are designed to strengthen the body using resistance. The key to Pilates is making your movements smooth, purposeful and with control.

Originally Pilates was designed as a system that utilizes both the mat and equipment. Individuals will achieve the most benefit if they work the entire system. It is important to remember whom the system was first designed for: those who were injured or ill.

Today, the equipment is used to support an individual so that they can learn the proper way to have muscle follow body structure and have the individual be supported by machine as the learning is happening. Once the machines have supported the individual in learning the techniques it becomes easier to transfer over to the mat and have confidence in accomplishing the exercises.

Recently, Pilates has experienced great popularity because of the first-hand positive experiences of those who have used Pilates. Joseph Pilates, founder of the Pilates method originally designed the exercises for WW1 English soldiers, and then taught them to boxers and later to ballet dancers. Slowly over the years everyone else started to take notice of the many benefits of Pilates.

There is a need for constant concentration in order to fuse the mind with the body in your plea for health and fitness centered on core stabilization. Individuals of all ages can successfully follow the 500 exercises that make up the Pilates method. Regular use of Pilate’s techniques will give you the maximum benefits that individuals seek for a fit body and mind.

Did you know that even though today much of how Pilates is taught is through groups, the founder Joseph Pilates used a more personal one on one method of teaching that was so thorough it was reported that he took anywhere from one to several years before a student was ready to teach on their own.

Individuals suffering from any kind of pain should first consult a doctor for a diagnosis to determine the cause of the pain, as not all sources of pain are compatible with Pilates. If you are not ready for Pilates, beginning a Yoga practice may be for you.

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Yoga, as well as meditation, therefore is considered therapeutic. It helps you become more aware of your body’s posture, alignment and patterns of movement. It makes the body more flexible and helps you relax even in the midst of a stress stricken environment. It helps tone muscles, slim the body and build strength. These are some of the foremost reasons why people want to start practicing Yoga and meditation – to feel more fit, be more energetic, be happier and more peaceful. Learn more now at Wai Lana Yoga!

Serotonin also promotes healthy concentration, a positive mental attitude, memory and mental alertness. Other neurotransmitters such as dopamine, as well as certain hormones like cortisol are also involved in maintaining balanced mood and feelings of confidence and well-being.

While your feelings are not all about brain chemicals, the delicate balance between neurotransmitters and other hormones can play a big part in maintaining emotional stability, wellness and a positive outlook. Lifestyle, stress management and maintaining healthy relationships all contribute to happiness.

However, when there are challenges to face, a solid foundation of emotional health, balanced brain chemistry and a healthy self esteem will make all the difference to how we are able to cope or have the emotional strength to make changes necessary to improve our lives.

A lot can be done to naturally maintain emotional health and a healthy positive mental attitude.

It is a good idea to keep your natural feel-good chemicals flowing by eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grain foods, ensuring plenty of fresh air, adequate sleep, moderate sunshine and regular exercise. Many healthy foods (e.g. bananas, turkey and carbohydrates) contain nutritional precursors of serotonin and this makes them natural ‘mood foods’ to maintain healthy serotonin levels!

Also, never underestimate the power of a few stolen minutes during the workday (or school day) to rejuvenate the spirit and relax the mind – meditation, yoga or listening to a calming CD can all promote relaxation. Smoking, recreational drugs and alcohol can all depress the nervous system and affect the balance of neurotransmitters like serotonin – so try to cut back or avoid these habits for the sake of your emotional as well as your physical health.

Natural remedies have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years to gently and safely support the healthy functioning of the brain and nervous system, as well as to maintain normal and efficient balance of emotion.

In more recent times, research has confirmed this traditional wisdom. There are now many published clinical studies demonstrating the ability of a range of herbs to support the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system and maintain balanced mood and a positive mental attitude, feelings of well-being, and support emotional wellness. (Kalb R, Trautmann-Sponsel RD, Kieser M. “Efficacy and tolerability of hypericum extract WS 5572 versus placebo in mildly to moderately depressed patients. A randomized double-blind multicenter clinical trial”.

Psychiatrische Klinik der Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany. Pharmacopsychiatry. 2001 May;34(3):96-103).

What is MindSoothe?

MindSoothe is a 100% safe, non-addictive, natural herbal remedy that has been especially formulated by a Clinical Psychologist for adults and teens, and comes in a compact capsule form, making it easy to take.

MindSoothe can be used to safely maintain emotional health, balanced mood and systemic harmony in the brain and nervous system, without harmful side effects. This remedy contains a selection of herbs known for their excellent and supportive function in maintaining brain and nervous system health, emotional balance and overall emotional well-being.

While the herbal ingredients in MindSoothe have been used for thousands of years in traditional folk medicine, more recently extensive research has supported the therapeutic and tonic benefits, as well as the safety profile of these herbs – meaning that you can use MindSoothe with confidence and without fear of side effects.

The formula remains true to the whole spectrum method of manufacture, ensuring the bio-availability and balance of all the active ingredients contained in the remedy. This method of manufacture also significantly reduces the likelihood of side effects and maintains all active ingredients in perfect balance – exactly as nature intended!

In combination with a healthy lifestyle and diet, MindSoothe supports the healthy functioning of the brain and nervous system, thereby helping to support emotional wellness and maintaining balanced mood, a positive mental attitude, and routine equilibrium.

As a bonus, regular use of MindSoothe also helps to maintain healthy sleep patterns, a balanced appetite and support a healthy sex drive. MindSoothe can be used consistently, without compromising health.

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Add to this recipe the stimulants prescribed by Dr. Technology, a helpful yet sometimes overzealous and seductive caregiver, and the world does indeed seem to be spinning out of control, or at least at a faster whirl on its axis.

Yoga, learned properly and incorporated into one’s life as a daily practice, transforms. Some who are reading this may know this from experience; others may have dabbled in a class or two and found it helpful at the time, but may never have learned moment to moment use to relieve stress and anxiety.

An intrinsic part of yoga, in fact inseparable from its proper practice, is pranayama, the control of the breath. The breath, and how deeply or shallowly, slowly or rapidly we engage in this prerequisite for staying alive, is intimately connected to how we feel. It reflects our emotional, mental, and physical states in every moment. Changing the breath, consciously, can alter these states.

The ancient therapeutic traditions as well as modern medical research speaks about the intimate relationship between our breathing patterns and our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. They have shown how natural healthy respiration not only increases longevity and supports our overall well-being and self-development, but also helps in medical conditions such as asthma, poor digestion, insomnia, low energy, high blood pressure, anxiety, panic attacks, heart ailments, and many other problems.

How Stress Affects Our Natural Breathing Pattern

With each inhalation, oxygen (pure air) enters into our body and triggers off the transformation of nutrients into fuel. With each exhalation carbon dioxide (toxic air) is eliminated from our body. Presence of oxygen purifies the blood streams and helps invigorate each cell. Sufficient amount of oxygen is required to maintain the vitality of our body organs.

In normal conditions the body follows a natural breathing pattern that is slow and regulated. Under stress when the body shows symptoms such as tightening of muscles, distractions, anxiety, hyperactivity and angry reactions et al, breathing becomes quick and shallow. One tends to hold one’s breath, frequently. With restricted breathing inflow of oxygen is restricted. Lungs are unable to exhale the stale airs and residual toxins build up inside the body. Under stress the stiff muscles restrict the circulation of blood. So, even less oxygen comes in and fewer toxins are removed. It affects the healthy regeneration of cells.

Medical studies show that the oxygen-starved cells are the major contributing factors in cancer, immunity deficiency, sexual dysfunction, heart disease and strokes. Breathing also affects our state of mind and consequently makes our thinking either confused or clear.

When breathing is slow, deep and full, the lungs work more, the diaphragm moves well, the intercostals, back and abdominal muscle work, drawing in extra oxygen to the blood stream. Increased oxygenation purifies blood and stimulates healthy functioning of cells, glands and muscles.

Hence, a regulated and mindful breathing pattern has been held vital to maintaining the highest level of physical health by yoga. Another positive result of conscious breathing is its calming effect on the emotions, reducing fear and anxiety in the nervous system. Regulated and mindful breathing, dynamic movement of the head, shoulders and arms during the practice of breathing and meditation promote concentration and relaxation.

Easy, Practical and Effective Breathing Exercises

Following are some practical, easy to perform exercises that capitalize on this quite dramatic relationship between breath and well being.

Let me begin these instructions by saying this: Perhaps the most difficult aspect of using breathing techniques or any other stress-reduction modalities is the forming of new, positive habit patterns. It is easy to think, “I can’t stop what I’m doing now. There isn’t time.”

Truth is, once you’ve reached the point where stress has begun to make itself known in your neck, your lower back, your eyes, or wherever else that demon tends to possess you, you really have no choice if you want to be productive and enjoy what you are doing. Know that you have become oxygen depleted, and that the very cells of your body are crying out for your loving attention. Beginning to develop awareness of this is the first step in establishing the new pattern: the wonderful habit of self-care.

If you are at home, simply stop what you are doing, and find a spot where the distractions are minimal. Turn off the ringer on the phone, and the volume down on that answering machine. If you are driving, pull over for five minutes. That’s really all it takes. And if you are at work, depending on the environment in your workplace, either just pull your chair back from your desk, or if this is unacceptable, try to find a spot where you can have quiet for that five minute span.

Letting your co-workers know what you are doing can be a good idea. I’m not being a Pollyanna, in that I know that there are some situations where this scenario will be perceived as impossible. However, if tending to your well being is a priority, I do believe that in almost all cases a way can be found.

1. Cleansing Breath: Get comfortable in a chair or in your car seat. Loosen tight clothing or belts. Relax. Breathe normally. Now exhale forcefully and then begin to inhale deeply. When the lungs are really full, exhale through your nose. This is done rather quickly. Assist this exhalation by contracting your stomach muscles. Let the stomach relax completely as the air begins to come back in through your nose. Fill lungs again, exhale through nose quickly once again with the aid of those stomach muscles. (If the exhalation is really complete, you will find that the act of breathing in again is quite sudden and automatic, so that a rhythm is established) Do this inhale-exhale pattern four to six times. Depending on time constraints, you can repeat this cycle once more.

2. One Nostril Breathing: Close one nostril with a finger. Breathe in slowly through the other nostril, and exhale through this same nostril. Continue breathing thus through one nostril for five breaths. Then switch sides. Having completed this pattern on both sides, you may repeat the pattern if time allows, adding one repetition per day. Two repetitions will still be quite effective, however.

3. Alternate Nostril Breathing: Using your right hand, close the right nostril with your thumb, and breathe in through the left. Having inhaled thus, now close the left nostril with the pinky and ring finger of the same hand, and breath out through the right nostril. Immediately breathe in again through that same (right) nostril, and exhale through the left. This pattern: in left, out right, in right, out left, is one unit. Repeating this unit four times makes one round. One is enough to begin with. Increase by one round daily, again depending on time constraints.

4. Complete Yoga Breath: Sitting straight, standing, or lying flat when possible, begin by expanding the abdomen and breathing into the lower lungs. Continue filling the middle lungs, expanding your lower ribs, then the middle ribs, then lifting the upper ribs, expand the upper chest. Finally, to get that air into the lungs highest areas, contract the abdomen just a bit. Hold your breath for just five seconds, no more. Finally, exhale through your nose, slowly, again contracting your stomach muscles. Now, relax all over. Breathe normally for a breath or two, and repeat the complete breath. Twice is good; daily, gradual increases are beneficial.

It may seem like a lot at first glance, but once learned there is nothing to it. You can accomplish the entire series in five minutes, with minimal repetitions. It will still be effective, and you will return to the task at hand refreshed and relaxed.

During more leisurely times you may indulge in longer sessions, but do it gradually: With gentleness, with attention, and with the love inherent in this wonderful form of self-care.

PureCalm is a natural, safe and effective liquid herbal formula that works quickly to eliminate symptoms of tension, anxiety, stress, panic attacks and irritability.  PureCalm helps maintain balanced emotions during everyday pressure, stress and common nervous tension.

Created by a clinical psychologist, this remedy is pharmaceutically manufactured to the highest standards, combining the soothing properties of Lemon Balm with those of Lavender and Passion Flower, to bring you relief within minutes! For those who suffer from chronic anxiety, PTSD and/or severe panic attacks, combine PureCalm with MindSoothe for effective long-term reduction of your symptoms.

In September, seventy-three year old Ed Whitlock shattered his own world age class marathon record by completing a marathon in under 3 hours. Ed is the first 70+ human in history to attain this goal and he has done it twice!

Why is exercise so important as we age? After 50, we begin to loose muscle mass at the rate of 6 percent every decade (about 5 pounds) and we gain 15 pounds of fat every ten years to replace it. Less muscle and more fat stores in the body, combined with inactivity and poor diet, can contribute to a wide array of degenerative conditions and disabilities, among them: osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and osteoarthritis. Researchers speculate that Alzheimer’s disease and certain cancers can also be linked to a lack of activity as we age.

The Stanford University Medical Center has conducted several long-term studies on active individuals over 50, particularly runners. They found that runners had a lower death rate and dramatically less disabilities compared to non-runners. They observed that running regularly was associated with an increase of HDL (good) cholesterol, plus a positive effect on muscle mass, as well as heart and lung health.

Other studies have concluded that regular exercise increases bone strength, controls weight gain, and keeps diabetes in check. Active seniors are better able to take care of themselves, perform common household tasks, and remain mentally sharp.

5 Parts of a Healthy-Aging Workout:

1. Endurance Exercise: running, brisk walking, biking, aerobics, tennis, (a minimum recommendation of 25-30 minutes a day

2. Strength Training Exercise: weight lifting, uphill training (walking, running, hiking up an incline).

3. Stretching Exercise: pre- and after workout stretches retain flexibility. Try yoga and pilates.

4. Balance Exercise: use a balance ball for core exercises or stand on one foot without support.

5. Meditative Exercise: reduce stress with yoga and tai chi.

5 Keys to Exercise Success:

1. Dream big and set realistic goals. If you’re not use to exercise don’t try to run a marathon right away. Create a step-by-step plan to increase your stamina, strength and stability. Too much, too soon can end up causing injuries. Gradually work up to your dream achievement, such as participating in the Senior Olympics or climbing Pikes Peak.

2. Exercise daily. Create your own special time for exercise every day. Whether it’s a morning jog through the neighborhood, a mid-day walk with the dog or an afternoon swim at your local gym, daily exercise is much more effective at reaping healthy benefits than the ‘weekend warrior’ approach.

Exports recommend 25-30 minutes of moderate to strenuous exercise every day just to maintain your current weight. If you are trying to loose weight, extend your workout time to 60 minutes.

3. Be aware of your body. If you feel soreness or a slight achy feeling in your muscles, that’s OK. Your body is responding to a good workout. Use ice therapy to ease small aches and pains, and to reduce inflammation. A few 20-minute sessions with a cold pack and you should be ready for your next daily workout. Never use heat on stressed or strained muscles, as it will increase pain and swelling, slowing recovery time. Heat is appropriate to relax tight muscles. If you experience serious problems such as extreme pain, fainting, numbness in arms or legs, or chest pain, seek medical attention immediately.

4. Stay well hydrated. Always a consideration for any athlete, dehydration can pose a serious problem in older athletes as aging bodies contain less body water. Sweating and exposure to heat can easily deplete the body of fluids. Drink plenty of liquids before, during and after your workout.

5. Be a health leader! Encourage others through example and participation. Be positive and motivated. An enthusiastic attitude is contagious! It will also keep you going running through puddles on a rainy day; surviving aching legs on a downhill descent; or arriving at the finish line of your first race!

Keep in mind the words of 90-year old Jack LaLanne, ‘I work at living, not dying’.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical treatment or consultation. Always consult with your physician in the event of a serious injury.

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The thyroid can develop nodules if it is not perfectly normal. Almost 90% of such growths are benign and can be cured by various therapies. The remaining 10% that are malignant can cause immense damage to the rest of the body through metastasis (spread of cancerous cells). Typically the metastasis occurs in the lymphatic system and blood vessels.

The never ending debate between conventional medicine and alternative therapies becomes more vociferous when it comes to life threatening diseases like cancer. The strident verbal assaults between proponents of conventional thyroid medications and alternative thyroid treatments for thyroid cancer are no exception.

Conventional therapies like chemo and radiotherapy have side effects that eventually wreck the quality of life of the patient. The only known cause behind thyroid cancer is exposure to radiation during childhood. Children were exposed to radiation therapy when it was believed that it could cure conditions like acne and inflammations. Obviously at that time, the dangerous side effects of radiation were not known.

The holistic approach of alternative thyroid treatment emphasizes the organic or functional relation between parts (disease) and whole (the individual). It treats symptoms of a disease as a manifestation of the body’s efforts to heal itself.

Alternative thyroid treatments can help cancer patients in two ways.

* It can treat cancer by itself.
* It can act as a complementary treatment to ease the suffering caused by conventional cancer treatment and its side effects.

The basic goal of natural thyroid medication is to strengthen the immune system of the body so that the cells in the body that fight cancerous cells can fight effectively. In conjunction with conventional thyroid treatment they can help to cope with side effects like nausea, pain, fatigue and other side effects that cancer conventional treatments are known for.

Natural therapeutic disciplines like meditation, yoga, breathing exercise and hypnosis believe that normal functioning of the body depends largely on a healthy mind. Chiropractic manipulations work on the joints and skeletal system. Massages have a sound therapeutic value and can be very effective in providing relief by working on tissues. The Chinese discipline of acupuncture works by releasing vital energy by pushing fine needles at points called meridians.

Other natural medications include ancient therapies like ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, homoeopathy and naturopathy. Herbs and herbal dietary supplements can prove to be as effective as conventional medicine if taken in the right quantity.

It is now believed that there are cancerous cells present in almost every one at some time or another. The spread of these cells is checked by ‘killer cells’ already present in the body. It is the weakened autoimmune system that causes cancer to establish roots in organs. The all encompassing approach of alternative thyroid treatments that aids in preventing and treating cancer needs to be taken much more seriously than it is now.

References:

http://www.apjohncancerinstitute.org/cancer/thyroid.htm

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/thinking-about-CAM

Asthma is a Greek word which means short-drawn breath, gasping, or panting. It is considered as a respiratory ailment which causes discomfort among patients. About 10% of the children and 5% adults around the world are suffering from asthma; these are millions of people suffering a dreaded disease and when it is left untreated, it can cause death. Asthma symptoms dont show everyday. The attacks happen when the asthma is triggered by a certain factor.

Normally, the air sacs appear like balloons when filled with air but in the case of an asthmatic, the air sacs become floppy-like while the alveoli and bronchi collapses. The asthma patient will therefore inhale more air but they will have difficulty in exhaling. Its easy to tell if youre having an attack, just look at these symptoms dry cough, breath shortness, breathing difficulty, lightness or tightness of the chest, and whistling or wheezing sounds. Prior to your asthma attack, symptoms like irritated eyes, itchy throat, and running nose may also appear.

Asthmatics have trouble in exhaling but they can inhale with ease. Another thing that you should watch out for is that the asthma attacks occur at night, when the person is sleeping. If you want to control your life and prevent asthma attacks, you need to identify the possible triggers or factors. The triggers include allergy, abnormal or unusual body chemistry, heredity, and combination of several factors.

Bronchospasm occurs when the airways are constricted and clogged. This results to difficulty in breathing. Once the bronchioles become inflamed, it generates mucus and this result to muscle tightening; the airways are thereby irritated and the doctor will tell you that youre having a bronchospasm.

If you dont want to suffer from asthma symptoms often, you can try yoga. There are already a large number of Yoga centers all over the world. Asthmatics that joined yoga showed favorable results. Through yoga, you can avoid attacks without using any drug or medication. If youre currently undergoing a medical asthma treatment, yoga practices can also enhance the efficacy of such medicines. Homeopathic and allopathic doctors now believe in Yogas effectiveness in treating asthma.

According to Yoga experts, your health condition is centered in the mind. Through yoga practices like meditation, relaxation, yogic kriyas, pranayamas, and yogasanas, the whole system can be calmed down. This aids in adequate food assimilation and the strengthening of the circulatory and digestive systems, as well as the lungs. By practicing yoga regularly and for longer periods, asthma attacks can be prevented.

If youre taking drugs and medicines, the anxiety is still there and this can trigger an attack. With yoga, you get to relax because of the increased awareness of oneself. If you can allay your anxieties and fears, you can control asthma with ease.

The immune system is stabilized by the yoga practices and therefore, there are less respiratory tract infections. You can recover from asthma; find a Yoga center near you now.

Maybe you just need a refresher course on the many ways yoga can benefit your mind, body and overall health and well-being.

Ok, your wish is my command!

Yogic practice has been shown to help many people get through difficult health disorders that they might not have been otherwise able to get past. In this article, we will discover some of the many benefits that yoga offers.

Possibly the most noticeable physical result of practicing yoga is increased flexibility. Many of the positions focus on certain joints in your body and many joints end up being exercised that might have otherwise gone ignored. It also helps to keep your tendons, joints and ligaments well lubricated.

If you are an inflexible person then you might want to give yoga a shot. There have been many people who thought they could never be flexible and ended up flexible in ways they could have never imagined. As you do the exercises, you unconsciously increase your flexibility in just about every pose. The beginner exercise are easy enough for just about anyone to do and you can work your way up from the bottom.

When you think about massage I bet you do not relate it to your organs. Yoga is just about the only exercise in the world that allows to massage our organs from an external source. This is important for our health and should never be taken lightly. Surprisingly, some organs never get massaged through an entire lifetime and it is very beneficial to keep them massaged because they will be more resistant to disease and deterioration.

You will get the added benefit of a little forewarning if something is going wrong inside of you. This is an odd ability to have but many of those who are seasoned in the arts of yoga are able to tell if something is going wrong in their body weeks or even months ahead of time.

These types of exercises prepare and force your body to detoxify itself. All of the stretching makes your body work like a well oiled machine and blood has no problem reaching the areas that it needs to. Toxins will easily find their way out of your system and when you consume food it will be more readily absorbed and used the right way. These things will give you vast amounts of energy, increase your zest for life and help you to age more gracefully.

As you get into the harder exercises you will notice that your body is becoming very toned and strong. Doing yoga can help you to keep the flab away in the places where you don’t want it and turn you from flacid to muscular before you know it!

Wai Lana Yoga – Education, supplies, videos/DVDs and a community where you can learn about Yoga, Meditation and Pilates. Yogis view that the mind and the body are one, and that if it is given the right yoga practice and tools and taken to the right environment, it cam find harmony and heal itself.

Yoga, as well as meditation, therefore is considered therapeutic. It helps you become more aware of your body’s posture, alignment and patterns of movement. It makes the body more flexible and helps you relax even in the midst of a stress stricken environment. It helps tone muscles, slim the body and build strength.

These are some of the foremost reasons why people want to start practicing Yoga and meditation – to feel more fit, be more energetic, be happier and more peaceful. Learn more now at Wai Lana Yoga

One of the greatest things about Pilates is that it works for people from all walks of life. Senior citizens, football players and professional dancers all find themselves benefitting from this type of exercise program. It is also a great way to help you rehab from an injury because it is relatively low intensity.

People who have tried Pilates say that it makes them feel more strong, long, lean and capable of performing acts with grace and ease.

The best thing about Pilates is that it is easy to modify for all different types of situations. Any of the exercise in this program can be changed to fit any person, in any situation, and still achieve maximum results.

Pilates focuses on building strength on the inner muscles of the back and abdominal area. According to theory, after these muscles are strong they will begin to work efficiently with the rest of the muscles surrounding them.

As the inner muscles become stronger, your entire torso starts to work more efficiently. You have probably heard that these types of exercises are good for back pain. This is true because how can you have a strong back if your back area is not stabilized by conditioned muscles.

There are six principles that constitute an efficient Pilates workout: Centering, concentration, control, precision, flow and breath. You will not be focused on quantity but quality, instead. You will not be performing a lot of repetitions like you do with many other strength training programs. Instead, you will focus on making each move as precise as possible.

There is a big difference between exercises in Pilates and those in, for example, weightlifting. When working with weights you might focus on making your legs and chest stronger while ignoring the fact that these areas of the body are connected to other muscles. This is a big reason why weightlifters often become injured. Certain muscles have not been trained efficiently and are more prone to injury. Combining Pilates with a weight lifting program would be an optimal way to go.

So, if you are looking for a way to strengthen your interior muscles for any reason then you should give this popular program a try! There are classes just about everywhere and it is growing in popularity every year.

Wai Lana Yoga – Education, supplies, videos/DVDs and a community where you can learn about Yoga, Meditation and Pilates. Yogis view that the mind and the body are one, and that if it is given the right yoga practice and tools and taken to the right environment, it cam find harmony and heal itself. Yoga, as well as meditation, therefore is considered therapeutic.

It helps you become more aware of your body’s posture, alignment and patterns of movement. It makes the body more flexible and helps you relax even in the midst of a stress stricken environment. It helps tone muscles, slim the body and build strength. These are some of the foremost reasons why people want to start practicing Yoga and meditation – to feel more fit, be more energetic, be happier and more peaceful. Learn more now at Wai Lana Yoga!

Women can experience either mild symptoms, moderate symptoms or severe symptoms for PMS each month. These symptoms can disrupt many aspects of life including work, school, home and relationship.

The symptoms are very uncomfortable because they can be physical in nature such as headaches, abdominal cramping, and joint and muscle pain. They can also change the physical body such as increased acne, bloating abdomin-causing clothes to be tight.

The list of common symptoms women experience include:

Acne

Back pain

Bloated abdomen

Changes in appetite, including cravings for certain foods

Constipation

Crying spells

Depression

Fast heartbeat

Feeling irritable, tense or anxious

Feeling tired

Headache

Hot flashes

Joint pain

Mood swings

Not feeling as interested in sex

Tender and swollen breasts

Trouble concentrating

Trouble sleeping

Swollen hands or feet

Wanting to be alone

Weight gain

Women also say that they are distressed because there doesn’t seem to be a cause for all their discomfort.

Women do wish to know for sure that what they have is PMS by going to a doctor to receive a diagnosis. They may be asked to keep a symptom journal. This symptom journal will not only help the woman’s doctor to diagnose the problem but the symptoms that the woman has recorded in the journal can be used as a basis for a treatment plan.

Women have been treated with diuretics, antidepressants, birth control pills, and antihistamines and aspirin or acetaminophen for pain. Over-the-counter medications also cater to PMS such as Midol, Pamprin, and Premsyn PMS and women rely on these to control some of the PMS symptoms they have each month.

Women have also found that if they eat more complex carbohydrates such as whole grain breads, pasta and cereals as well as foods high in fiber and protein they experience less symptoms or a decrease in severity of the symptoms. They have also reported positive results from avoiding salt in their diet, or by avoiding salty foods.

By avoiding salt they can reduce the fluid retention they experience and have less bloating. If they cut back on caffeine consumption they can feel less tense, be less irritable, and have less breast soreness each month. Women have also discovered they are more likely to be depressed if they drink alcohol before their period each month.

Women who get at least 8 hours of sleep each night experience less PMS symptoms than if they get less sleep than they need.

Other things that women have done to help with PMS symptoms include eating six smaller meals instead of 3 larger ones, participating in aerobic exercises at least 4 to 6 times a week, and doing things like yoga that tend to relax them.

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Ginger is a natural remedy for menstrual cramps that comes highly rated and recommended. Ginger is an ideal home remedy, as it can be taken a number of different ways. Many women have found relief by grounding up a teaspoon of ginger, swallowing it, and drinking a glass of water right afterwards. Others recommend grounding up a teaspoon of ginger and bowling it in a cup of water and waiting until cooled for consumption. This is ideal for painful menstrual cycles.

Another natural remedy ideal for menstrual cramps involves cooking banana flower. After the banana flower is cooked, eat it with curd. This home remedy for menstrual cramps is not only ideal for pain and discomfort, but it can also assist those with heavy flows.

Magnesium is another natural remedy ideal for menstrual cramps. The only downside to using magnesium, especially over a long period of time is the side effects. Large consumptions of magnesium do have side effects, which may include diarrhea and muscle weakness. As for the consumption of magnesium, herbal supplements can be consumed, but magnesium is also found in many natural foods. These foods include leafy vegetables and whole grain foods.

Omega 3 Fatty Acids are also a natural way to treat the pain associated with female menstruation. Omega 3 Fatty Acids are ideal, especially when compared to magnesium, as there are little to no side effects. Omega 3 Fatty Acids can be found in fish; however, supplements in the form of capsules are available for those who prefer not to eat fish products. To see the best success with this natural remedy, it should be consumed on a regular basis, not just when cramps begin.

Exercise is another natural way to relieve menstrual cramps. Exercise comes in a number of different formats, as you likely already know. That is what makes this remedy ideal for all women, as you do not need to visit the gym. Walking, running, aerobics, and yoga are all ideal ways to relieve cramping. In fact, stretching alone can also relieve some of the pain.

Heat is another way to relieve the pain, discomfort, and cramps that often accompany a menstrual flow. Unfortunately, heat cannot always truly be considered a €œnatural,€� remedy. When using heat to seek relief, there are many individuals who use a heating pad or temporary heating pads that stick right to the body. If you are looking to use heat as a way to relieve your cramps, soak a washcloth in warm water or water that has been boiled. When using this approach, do not put a washcloth near an open source of heat, such as a stove flame, and let cool a little before placing directly on your abdomen.

The above mentioned natural remedies and home remedies are all ideal ways to relieve the pain and discomfort associated with menstrual cramps. Water is also advised. As an important side note, never take any foods or herbal supplements are you are allergic to, as doing so can pose a significant health risk.

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How can the repetition of a word or a few words have the capacity to bring about such miraculous results? It is all based on a simple psychological principle, “as you think, so you become.”

If you someone tells you “You’re stupid,” that’s of course a bad insult and will hurt you. However if you start to think “I am stupid,” and keep repeating this phrase over and over, then that is far worse. When someone tells you that you are stupid, then this is a negative outer-suggestion. When you start to think about it, then you are giving yourself, a negative auto-suggestion. If you keep thinking in a negative way, then your personal development will be harmed.

Meditation mantras have a positive meaning. They remind you that your true nature is something great: pure consciousness and boundless love. If you start to think about the best part of your being, you will begin to have more confidence in yourself and this will become apparent in your actions.

However, many people have read philosophical, spiritual or self-help books explaining these ideas, and yet they never realize these great truths in their everyday reality. It is not enough to just think about a good idea once, and then close the book. You need to think in a concentrated and systematic manner over a period of time in order to get results.

Meditation mantras have a special quality that helps in the task of concentrated, positive thinking: their very vibration has the capacity to concentrate and focus your mind. Some sounds, such as power drill breaking a pavement, can upset you greatly, while other sounds, like soothing music, can transport you to another world.

The syllables and words used in meditation mantras have been chosen according their sonic capacity, and they greatly aid the task of concentration and contemplation, as well as carrying a positive meaning.

In order to get the benefits from mantra meditation, you need to meditate regularly with a mantra that has a positive meaning and the capacity to help you concentrate. You need to do it on a regular basis, sitting silently two times a day for a period of 10 to 30 minutes.

It sounds easy, but the common experience of most people is that as you sit and try to think about one word or one phrase, your mind is quickly filled with many other thoughts; thoughts about work, financial problems, disputes with people and all kinds of other matters. When this happens, and it certainly will, then you have to bring your mind back to the mantra. Meditation is a process where you concentrate on the mantra and its meaning for as long as you can, and when you mind wanders, you bring it back.

Keep doing it, and you will attain an improved capacity to concentrate and deep inner peace.

It may still sound too good to be true, and some intellectuals scoff at the alleged power of a mantra. Once, a renowned Indian yogi came to America and delivered many lectures on this subject. In one of the lectures he was challenged by someone in the audience who said that it was not possible for a single word to deliver the results that the yogi promised. The yogi turned to the man, who was a distinguished professor and said “You fool!”

The professor turned red, and began to shout at the yogi, who calmly watched the professor unwind.

The yogi then addressed the professor and said: “Now can you understand the power of a single word? All I did was utter the word “fool” and your behavior was changed in an instant!

About the Author

Dada Vedaprajinananda has been practicing and teaching yoga and meditation for the past 35 years. He is the webmaster of the Ananda Marga meditation society’s website, and is the author of Start Meditation, Stop Smoking and Yoga Weight Loss Secrets

There are other things that alternative medicines have in common. All of these practices are not considered to be a part of conventional, traditional Western medicine. There are some basic belief’s that they all adhere to including that they are all focused on the ability of the body to heal itself, are natural methods that do not rely on prescription drugs, or surgery and do not require any of the traditional medical procedures to be applied in order to bring about healing of the body. Alternative medicine seeks to look for the underlying cause of a symptom or illness by exploring the whole person including the mind, body, emotions, and sprit in order to heal the entire person.

You may hear or read other terms that are used to describe alternative medicine that and are used interchangeably with the term, “alternative medicine”, they include: complementary medicine, holistic medicine, natural medicine, and integrative medicine and also complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

No matter which of these terms are used the therapies and methods they embody have the same purpose and that is to use healing powers instead of drugs or surgery when a client or patient comes to them with a medical complaint. The symptom that the client or patient presents with is merely a clue to how to what healing is needed. The symptom leads to the cause that needs to be addressed in order to heal the entire person not just make the symptom go away.

The practices that are considered to be alternative medicines have different philosophies, and approaches to healing. The practices are those that are generally not taught at typical medical schools. The practices that are included in “alternative medicine” are used alone or instead of conventional medicine. These practices can however complement conventional medicine when the alternative therapy or practice is used alongside of a conventional medicine or treatment.

Alternative medicine are those practices that are used instead of choosing to use conventional medical practices such as the use of drug therapy or surgery and conventional medicine is when those alternative practices are used in conjunction with a conventional medical practice such as when a person having surgery uses acupuncture to control the pain instead of drugs to anestisized the pain.

Did you know that some forms of alternative medicine have been proven to be effective as well as safe and that they are even accepted by conventional health care systems?

By practising yoga under the hands of dedicated followers then you are certain of results in banishing any displeasures you may have. Yoga is very effective in the way it takes control over those displeasures and replaces them with positive thoughts.

People are taking to such exercises because of the relaxed thinking pattern it imposes on the mind where all your cares and woes are put on hold. It also helps relieve those discomforts that come with every day life. Exercising your body in yoga movements is a satisfying master of all remedies achieved naturally.

All ages can participate in yoga. Even school children are practicing the moves to overcome their anger outbursts, in other words tantrums when not getting their own way. Remember workouts can be done at home if preferred.

In fact, yoga practiced at home can prove to be more relaxing because you are in control over your own moves unless of course you are following a routine put together on a video etc.

Exercises like the Hatha Yoga may be the best for you. For effects to take place this exercise has to be practiced consistently otherwise no results for body improvement? For the digestive system to respond accurately to your yoga actions then empty your bowels and clear your nose from mucus before practice takes place. Concentration is very important to adhere too when doing yoga; any distractions can upset the apple cart. When in practice at home there are no set times to when you start and finish. You may find first thing in the morning is perfect where no interruptions from salesman at the door Set your self in the mood then choose which room in the house your yoga will take place and open a window for ventilation.

Peace and quiet are key features behind your WORKOUT WORKING OUT.

100% fit mind and body is what healthy living is all about. Yoga helps you claim what is rightfully yours. A content mind the natural way.

About the author: Move on with your life

Physical examination and the medical history of the patient are very important for diagnosing sciatica. The doctor needs to eliminate normal back pain or lumbago before proceeding for sciatic nerve treatment. There is always a possibility that a difference in lengths of the two legs may cause pain in the lower back. Such conditions are easily corrected with a built-up shoe.

Medical history, in most of the cases, is able to identify patients that are likely to have a herniated disc. Sciatic pain is superficial and localized. It also gives a feeling of numbness or tingling. It aggravates when pressure is applied between discs.

A clinical examination, more or less, confirms doubts, if any. Physical examinations include the following procedures.

* The patient may be asked to lie down, face upward and the affected leg is then raised to various heights. This is done for determining the exact point of compression
* The doctor may also ask the patient to rotate the hip joint. Pain caused by these movements help in pinpointing the location of the pain and assessing the hip muscles.
* Testing the strength of bending backward of the ankles and toes can also indicate the position where the nerve is likely to be pinched. A weakness in bending backwards indicates an L-5 dysfunction.
* Testing reflexes of ankles to assess S-1 root function.

Symptoms like disability in walking suggest nerve root compression. In cases symptoms are severe enough to consider a surgical intervention the physical examination is mostly followed by other investigative procedures. To confirm any doubts the physician might ask for, any or all of the following tests to be done.

* X-Rays
* Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
* Computed Tomography (CT) Scan.
* Electromyography – passing an electric current through a nerve to record the electrical waves associated with the activity of skeletal muscles.
* Myelography – X-rays done after injecting a contrast medium into the space between vertebrae.

Diagnosing sciatica is a complex procedure. Since the pain can be indicative of other conditions as well, it is also necessary to rule out more serious conditions like infection or cancer. Sciatic is a progressive disease that can immobilize the patient to a great extent. Sciatica alternative remedies like exercises, yoga and acupuncture can be very effective to stem the progress of a highly developmental condition. On the first signs of pain in the lower back an examination by a specialist is highly recommended.

References:

http://herkules.oulu.fi/isbn9514264800/html/x477.html

http://neurology.health-cares.net/sciatica-diagnosis.php

We developed Arthrit-Eze in response to customer requests for an effective formula to help relieve arthritic pain and to target the underlying cause of the pain. Our aim with this product is to help address:

* The root causes of arthritis
* Restoring cartilage and Glutathione depletion
* Increasing mobility
* Reduce joint inflammation, swelling and stiffness
* Target the cause of pain and provide long-term relief
* Protect and RESTORE affected joints
* Increase immune support and even improve skin condition.

Arthritis is not a ‘natural part of aging’. Over 100 forms are preventable and potentially curable. Providing the body with the correct nutrients to help this process is a significant step in the right direction in achieving this objective.

Benefits of Arthrit-Eze

Usually a natural ‘arthritis supplement’ contains only a few ingredients to either support the regeneration of cartilage, or perhaps some other substances that may help reduce pain through reduction of inflammation.

In most cases these products are a combination of glucosamine and chondroitin, and with some people these ingredients are all they need, so they are a logical first choice as these substances are inexpensive. However, if your problem is severe, and/or glucosamine has not been effective for you, then it would be prudent to try our Arthrit-Eze.

Why? Well, what we have done is designed this formula like no other in the market. We have addressed:

* Multiple symptoms and causes of a wide variety of arthritis
* The issue of pain, which generally accompanies these conditions.

Our R & D team has researched each ingredient in the formula…at molecular level to ensure synergy and maximum efficacy and been able to combine it into a single product tablet. It is arguably the most effective natural formula of its type in the world.

Oh…and unlike many prescription products for arthritis, Arthrit-Eze has no negative side effects. …PLUS, consumers report added benefits of better skin, and overall well-being!

Ingredients of Arthrit-Eze

You will find ingredients in Arthrit-Eze that would be rare to find in another natural arthritis formula… mainly because of cost and difficulties of formulations.

Some examples are SAMe, Cetyl Myristoleate, Celery Extract and Phellodendron Bark.

It is not only the cost of the ingredients that is a deterrent to other manufacturers but also the need to protect some of the ingredients as they pass through the stomach to the upper intestine.

For example, SAMe which is a very important ingredient in this formula would be rendered ineffective if released in the stomach.

What our customers say about Arthrit-Eze

All customer comments are authentic. Original copies of customer feedback are on file at our HQ. Should you wish to verify any comments by contacting the customer concerned please contact us.

“Chantal, Xtend-Life Arthrit-Eze is an essential part of my health efforts and seem to really be helping me. I am very thankful and grateful…” Kaye

“I just wanted you to know that since I’ve been taking your Arthritis formula I’ve been completely without pain in my knees. This is amazing. I’ve now recommended this product, as well as your vitamins, to any friends who have arthritis. Thank you for the care you put into delivering excellent products.” Joan, USA

“Just a note to say thank you for Arthrit-Eze. It works. I am 43 now and I had radiation for cancer 5 years ago. My joints deteriorated noticeably along with making horrible grinding noises! After 2 weeks on Arthrit-Eze I am back hiking without pain – my knees work again!! Thank you!” Jennifer, USA

“I’ve only been using the Arthritis supplement for a few days now, but it seems to work. I’ve almost cut out the pain meds I was taking. GREAT!!!!!!!” David, USA

“I have experienced wonderful results from taking Arthrit-Eze and I no longer need to use pain medications to get relief from the secondary osteoarthritis in my knees. Previously I had taken tablet and liquid formulations of glucosamine without getting any meaningful relief.

Approximately one year ago, I began taking Arthrit-Eze. I followed your recommended protocol of six tablets per day for two months, then three tablets per day starting in the third month….Toward the end of my first month I found that I could walk up flights of stairs without feeling pain in my knees. During the second month I was able to stop leaning on the handrail for support when climbing stairs and I continued to be free of pain in my knees during the following months.” Eric, USA

â€�I have been using your products for one and a half years now and I tell everyone about them. I have rheumatoid arthritis and your products have helped me so much I can’t tell you. I feel better then I have since I was diagnosed seven years ago and I swear that I have fewer flare ups because of the Arthrit-Eze and Total Balance Womens Plus formulas….Keep up the good work and thank you for making my life much better.â€� Laura

“I used to take 24-32 ibuprofen pills a day. Now, I might take 2 in the morning to assist with my chronic lower back pain. I always take 4-6 Arthrit-Eze each day.” Brent

“5 years ago I began taking 4 extra strength 750mg/750mg combination of Glucosamine sulfate and Chondroitin supplements every day to combat the beginnings of arthritis in my left hand. These worked great for about 2 years, but then my problem seemed to worsen and the supplements weren’t working as well anymore.

So, when we were transferred to China I decided to not bring any of these supplements with me. Since then I have been basically just toughing it out with Aspirin or Naproxen and experimenting with various arthritis creams until your supplements came out, at which time I decided to give them a try.

I do think that the Xtend-Life Arthrit-Eze formula is helping. As I mentioned earlier, I have been taking 6 per day already for one month now and plan to continue 6 per day for another 30 days before dropping to 3 per day if the supplements are working. I also take extra Tumeric 1/8 tsp, and 1/8 tsp Ginger every day with this product.” Marla, USA

“Hello Lois, thanks for your response. For your information Juan’s wife told me that he’s experiencing less pain now.” Monica, Canada

“Thanks Lois. I’m really impressed with the arthritis formula.” Jane, Canada

“I’m sure you’d like to know about the Total Balance Womens Plus and the Arthrit-Eze…I take 1 or 2 Arthrit-Eze half to one hour before going to bed at night. Here in Melbourne it is getting cold and sometimes icy. That is when I suffer with throbbing pains in the legs, arms, hands and sometimes hips and thigh areas. The Arthrit-Eze has done the job most efficiently. I am now enjoying a full sleep every night. The Total Balance Womens Plus is effective for the muscle pain that I get after manual labour in the garden. It does the job superbly…” Diana, Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arthrit-Eze?

Arthrit-Eze is a revolutionary new product from Xtend-Life. It is designed to work on the causes of joint pain, stiffness, inflammation and joint disfigurement instead of just masking the symptoms.

It is also designed to reduce the symptoms of arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and many associated conditions. It encourages the body to restore its own essential healing to improve joint flexibility and overall health.

What are the benefits of taking Arthrit-Eze?

Arthrit-Eze targets the cause of your symptoms to achieve long-term pain relief. It combines 31 key ingredients to form an advanced formula never before achieved.

It is an all-in-one complementary formula, allowing you to reduce the number of separate supplements and other medications taken.

Xtend-Life uses an enteric coated delivery system to ensure all ingredients are absorbed in the right place at the right moment, achieving maximum effect.

Xtend-Life‘s manufacturing system guarantees all ingredients are fresh and of the best quality. We supply direct to our customers and do frequent production runs. This is quite unique in the supplement industry.

Prior to manufacturing, sensitive raw ingredients like specialized enzymes and SAMe are held in our chillers at 4 degrees Celsius. This ensures full potency is maintained (after these ingredients are incorporated into the tablets they are no longer heat sensitive).

Is Arthrit-Eze safe?

Yes. Arthrit-Eze is made of 100% natural ingredients. It has a specific combination and dose of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential enzymes, herbal extracts and other natural supplements. Each ingredient has undergone vigorous clinical studies for evidence of it’s benefit to the human body, then has been carefully incorporated into the formula by experts to ensure maximum effect.

The interactions of active ingredients are studied at molecular level to make certain they are compatible and able to enhance each other’s effects.

How many tablets are in a bottle of Arthrit-Eze?

There are 90 tablets in each bottle.

Does Arthrit-Eze require a prescription?

No. Arthrit-Eze is completely natural and does not contain any pharmaceutical ingredients.

How many bottles do I need to purchase to see a difference and how long will it take Arthit-Eze to work?

To see the most rapid results we suggest you follow our ‘recommended protocols’ incorporating Arthrit-Eze, and Omega 3 DHA / Esters.

An even better option is to also incorporate Xtend-Life Total Balance as part of an ‘Intensive’ protocol for best results.

You may need to use as many as 5 bottles over 3 months in order to begin feeling the potential benefits. Each person is individual however and you may experience faster or slower results depending on your health status.

If after following the recommended protocol benefits are not noticeable you may refer to our conditional 100% money back guarantee offer.

Are there any discounts for bulk purchases?

Our policy is to keep our selling price at the lowest possible level to ensure customers get maximum value for money. However, we do offer a genuine customer loyalty program for those customers who order regularly. This program provides product discounts and shipping subsidies.

There are a large number of ingredients in Arthrit-Eze, why is this?

Xtend-Life’s R & D team have spent time researching thousands of clinical trials to find an exact regimen of ingredients. These have been formulated in a specific way to complement and enhance each other, providing optimum results never before achieved.

On their own, each ingredient will only be moderately effective in treating the symptoms or the underlying causes of joint disorders. Working together however, in a precise combination and dose, each ingredient complements the other for the best results.

Each ingredient has been examined at molecular level and formulated with others to work in a particular way to ensure the desired effects.

Do you have any proof that these ingredients work?

Yes. All ingredients in Xtend-Life Arthrit-Eze have been vigorously studied for their molecular and structural benefits and beneficial interactions.

They have consequently been manufactured precisely to suit the requirements of people suffering from arthritic symptoms and related conditions.

Are there any side effects associated with taking Arthrit-Eze?

Arthrit-Eze is a complete natural product, therefore the potential for negative side effects is greatly reduced and in most cases even eliminated. Some people can still have reactions to particular ingredients however and conflicts with prescription medications can occur.

Can Arthrit-Eze be taken while pregnant or nursing?

Other than our Omega 3 formula, we are not able to recommend any of our supplements to women who are pregnant or nursing. If you are in this situation and wish to take this product please consult your personal physician before use.

Will Arthrit-Eze interfere with other prescription medications?

Many chemical and synthetic drugs will interfere with natural ingredients and vice versa. It is always recommended to consult your physician prior to adding any supplement to your medication regimen. Alternatively, you may email us for advice on any concerns you may have.

Does Arthrit-Eze contain hormones or steroids / any chemical or synthetic ingredients?

No. Arthrit-Eze is a high quality advanced natural supplement, 100% guaranteed. It contains only ingredients the body needs and/or produces, at specific levels and in a precise combination, to encourage natural systemic healing and increase overall well being.

I am a highly allergic person, especially to shellfish, will Arthrit-Eze affect me?

Unfortunately, Arthrit-Eze contains green lipped mussel extract an N-Acetyl D-Glucosamine, which is made from crabshell, and so will not be suitable for you if you suffer from such allergies.

I am taking Ibuprofen and Naproxen (Naprosyn) as prescribed by my GP. Is it safe to take Arthrit-Eze with this?

As Arthrit-Eze is an all-in-one natural product it should be safe to take with these and most other pharmaceutical medications. However, as with all medications you should discuss taking this supplement with your physician. We also recommend leaving a 3 – 4 hour gap between taking Arthrit-Eze and any prescription medication.

I have a problem with Lupus erythematosus, will I notice a difference?

Yes, it is very possible you will notice quite a difference. Lupus is a condition associated with arthritis and arthritic symptoms and, as with many autoimmune and joint degenerative conditions, Arthrit-Eze will work to ease common symptoms like pain, swelling, limited movement and chronic inflammation, and at the same time help restore joint condition and increase the body’s immune system.

I am taking other nutritional supplements and natural medications, is this ok?

Although there is generally no problem with taking additional remedies from other suppliers it is usually unnecessary as Xtend-Life have combined Arthrit-Eze, Total Balance and Omega 3 Fish Oil protocols to cover most peoples’ needs.

You can of course still add other supplements, whether they are from us or from someone else. It is important to remember that an excess of additional supplements or particular ingredients can cause negative results, and in severe cases become detrimental to your health. Xtend-Life product ranges are designed to be taken in combination, eliminating these risks.

What else can I do to help alleviate my Arthritic symptoms?

There are many things that can be done to help ease the pain and discomfort caused by joint disorders.

Many people find that relaxation techniques help to relax muscles and ease tension. Reiki has proven effective, as have certain types of massage and acupuncture, as well as regular exercise such as swimming, yoga and pilates.

It is essential to ensure your diet and nutritional regimes are of the best quality and are made up of nutrients helpful in easing your symptoms. A qualified nutritional consultant will advise on specific foods to eat and which to avoid dependent on your particular health status.

Simply following a healthy balanced diet is a good start. Consume lots of fresh vegetables and fruits. Eat more sulfur-containing foods such as asparagus, eggs, garlic and onions (sulfur is needed to repair and rebuild bone, cartilage and connective tissues) and avoid excess fat from milk, dairy products and red meat.

Other good foods include green leafy vegetables (supplying vitamin K), whole grains, oatmeal, brown rice and fish. Also pineapple (containing bromelain to help reduce inflammation), fiber (e.g. ground flaxseeds), oat bran and rice bran.

Can I get ongoing advice and help from Xtend-Life?

Yes. Xtend-Life experts are here to answer any questions you have regarding their products and their uses for your condition. Please contact us anytime for further help.

Arthrit-Eze has been proving so effective that we have put together a special guarantee for this product.

Special Money Back Guarantee

To ensure you can try Arthrit-Eze with total confidence, Xtend-Life offer you a 100% money back guarantee on this formula for customers following the below criteria:-

* The guarantee applies only to customers following our Arthrit-Eze doses and protocols, in accordance with our recommendations – 6 tablets a day for the first 2 months, reducing to 3 tablets a day for the 3rd month, plus at least 2 Omega 3 DHA / Ester soft gels per day, or the Intensive Arthrit-Eze protocol which includes Total Balance as well.
* If no relief or benefits have been noticed after this 3 month period customers may complete a claim form and fax it to us. This includes a signed declaration that they have followed our recommended protocol. Upon receipt of this we will, within 2 business days, issue a 100% refund on the Arthrit-Eze formula only. We will not make any deductions for shipping or handling.
* Customers have 12 months from the date of purchase to make this claim, but refund liability is limited to cover the first 3 months only and is limited to 5 bottles of Arthrit-Eze. Our standard return policy of a refund for returned unopened bottles still applies to this product.

Nearly one third of the population is tormented with insomnia and last year, doctors wrote almost 50 million prescriptions for sleep medications. Although, these drugs are proven to facilitate the quality and quantity of sleep while they are being used, they are not a cure.

In a large percentage of cases, insomnia is just a resulting symptom of an underlying issue. It would be more beneficial in the long term to determine the causal factor of the sleep problem and treat that instead.

Although almost any condition can result in difficulty sleeping, some ailments are much more likely to provoke it. Here’s what we found to be some of the most common causes of sleep problems:

Stress & Anxiety

* MindSoothe
* PureCalm
* Mood Tonic

Menopause

* Don Quai
* MellowPause
* Mens-Reduce

Restless Leg Syndrome

* LegCalm
* Nerve Tonic

Heartburn/Indigestion/Gas

* DigestAssist
* Gasolve
* Gastronic Dr.

Allergies & Breathing Difficulties

* BioVent
* BronchoSoothe
* AllergiClear
* SOS HistaDrops

If you have treated the possible underlying ailments, and are still suffering from insomnia it is not necessary to resort to conventional OTC (over-the-counter) and prescription medications because there are alternative treatment options available. Even making simple changes in sleep hygiene and routine, can help; or trying more involved approaches like incorporating relaxation therapies ranging from guided imagery, to meditation techniques and yoga. You can also considering trying some of the herbal and homeopathic remedies that are available to help alleviate recurring sleepless and restless nights.

* Serenite
* Serenite Lite
* Sleep Tonic

“Michael had been prescribed sleeping tablets by his doctor a year prior to consulting me. At that time he had been struggling with marital and financial problems and could not sleep properly. Now that his life was in order again, he found that he could not fall asleep without taking his sleeping tablets and he realized that he had become addicted to them. We decided to slowly reduce his sleeping medication and substitute it with Serenite. At the same time, I instructed him to take up jogging, something that he had enjoyed before, and helped him to develop a routine in the evenings which would assist him to ‘reset’ his body clock to fall asleep at a particular time at night. Although the first few nights were a little difficult, within a week Michael was sleeping soundly again without needing to take any more prescription sleeping tablets.”

- Michele Carelse, Clinical Psychologist
Feelgood Counseling

Panic attacks can occur at any time of the day or night and are so disturbing that many people have been rushed to emergency medical centers with suspected heart attacks or seizures, only to be told “It’s only a panic attack”.

ONLY a panic attack! Most people who have suffered a full-blown attack would have difficulty accepting this phrase. There is nothing ‘only’ about a panic attack, which can be so terrifying that the person is convinced that she is about to die on the spot! To be told that you are ‘only’ having a panic attack does not make it less real or less frightening – but often leaves the person feeling foolish and misunderstood, convinced that there is some undiagnosed medical problem which the doctors have missed.

Unfortunately, it has been my experience that many medical doctors have not been sufficiently trained in how to help people suffering from panic attacks. The usual medical treatment involves reassuring the patient that she is ‘fine’ and prescribing medication, which is often addictive and which may come with side effects that are sometimes more debilitating than the panic attacks themselves.

If more doctors recognized that panic attacks are relatively easy to treat without prescription medication, patients would be referred for treatment at the early stages of the problem. This would mean that there would be fewer people with chronic and severe forms of panic disorder and fewer dependent on strong drug therapy.

This article will examine the nature of panic attacks so that you can understand exactly what is happening to your body during an attack. With this knowledge, you can learn to identify the early stages of an attack and use certain techniques to minimize the attack or even completely prevent it from occurring.

What are Panic Attacks?

A panic attack is a physiological response to fear or sudden anxiety. Sometimes the object of fear is physical (like a spider) or an event (fear of flying, fear of heart attack or dying). Other times the panic attack occurs without an apparent trigger and may just ‘happen’.

The symptoms of a panic attack include the following: shortness of breath or feelings of suffocation; vertigo or faintness; heart palpitations; chest pains; trembling; sweating; chills or flushes; nausea; tingling sensations in hands, feet and face; feelings of de-personalization or de-realization; fear of dying, collapse or ‘going crazy’; an uncontrollable desire to run away or escape.

If you look closely at these symptoms, you will agree that they very closely resemble the body’s reaction to a frightening or life-threatening event. The experience of a panic attack is no different in symptoms or intensity to the experience of being threatened with a knife in a dark and lonely alley, or coming face to face with a dangerous wild animal! There is the same feeling of intense fear, the same rush of adrenaline and the same overwhelming need to escape. The only difference is that there is no actual danger present, or the perceived danger is one that would not unduly worry the majority of people.

In essence, then, a panic attack occurs when the brain ‘misinterprets’ a situation or event as life threatening and sets into motion a series of physiological and chemical events which result in what we call a ‘flight or fight’ response. Your body is made ready to either run away or to fight to the death! There is a surge of adrenaline, which provides the energy (and the desire!) to fight or to run away. Then there is an increase in the heart rate and the person begins to breathe faster and with shallower breaths, trying to get more oxygen to flow into the lungs. If there was really physical danger present, the individual would use up all the adrenaline in fighting off her foe and that would be that! During a panic attack, however, there is no actual need to fight or run away, so the rapid breathing often becomes hyperventilation.

Hyperventilation upsets the levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the body, causing dizziness, tingling sensations, shortness of breath, chest pains, feelings of suffocation and fear of collapse or dying. All of these sensations, in turn, further frighten the person who is experiencing the attack – leading to more severe symptoms, thereby significantly prolonging the attack and increasing the severity of symptoms.

How to control a Panic Attack

Now that you understand that a panic attack is a series of physiological and chemical responses caused when the brain ‘misinterprets’ a situation as life threatening, you can use this knowledge to achieve control over your panic attack so that you can either minimize it significantly, or even completely prevent it, without the use of strong drugs.

The first thing to tell yourself is that a panic attack cannot kill you. Nobody has ever died of a panic attack and you are not going to be the first one in history! While panic attacks FEEL life threatening, they are not at all dangerous. Other people may not even notice that you are having a panic attack, unless you tell them. Panic attacks feel MUCH worse than they look!

Secondly, your body cannot sustain a panic attack for long. Even if you do nothing at all, your body will adjust itself to balance oxygen and carbon dioxide levels and remove excess adrenaline from the blood stream within at most 10 – 15 minutes, but usually only a few minutes. So what you are facing is not a life threatening illness, but only a brief ‘episode’ of panic. Many of my clients have been significantly helped by this knowledge and find that it really makes a difference to tell themselves that “This will only last a few minutes and then it will be gone”.

Thirdly (and here’s where YOU can be in control!) there are two main things to work on when preventing or minimizing a panic attack. The first is preventing hyperventilation syndrome (see above). The second is preventing a build up of adrenaline. Of the two, preventing hyperventilation syndrome is by far the most important – and so easy to do that it almost seems too simple!

To prevent hyperventilation syndrome, all you have to do, at the first sign of anxiety, is to slow your breathing down to about 10 deep breaths per minute. Breathe slowly and deeply in through your nose (try to breathe from your diaphragm rather than from your chest), hold your breath in for a few seconds and then release your breath slowly from your mouth. While you are breathing out slowly, it helps a lot to silently say (think) something calming like ‘relax’.

Your diaphragm is a big sheet of muscle just under your lungs at the bottom of your rib cage. To achieve breathing with your diaphragm, you must push your diaphragm down towards your navel, so that your stomach ‘balloons’ out, while at the same time allowing air to enter your lungs naturally. When you relax your diaphragm, it will return to its usual position and thereby expel the air slowly from your lungs. It is worthwhile practicing this technique while you are alone and relaxed, but if you find you struggle too much – don’t worry! Slow, even and deep breathing will do the trick just as well. It is more important that you relax, than worrying about technique!

Once you have controlled your breathing and are more relaxed, you may find it useful to walk around a little, thereby using up some of the adrenaline in your body.

Sometimes a panic attack can creep up unexpectedly and before you know it you have all the full-blown symptoms, without even having a chance to practice your breathing. You may even wake up at night in the middle of an attack. Don’t worry! Even right in the middle of a panic attack, you can begin to control your breathing – slow breath in through your nose, hold your breath for a few seconds – and then slowly release the air through your mouth, thinking ‘relax’ and even consciously allowing your muscles to release tension and loosen up. The first few breaths may be a little difficult, but you will soon get the hang of the slow rhythmic breathing. Remind yourself that the panic attack will only last a few minutes and that it cannot harm you. Continue the slow breathing and before long you will be feeling much better!

Learning to control the symptoms of a panic attack improves with practice. Most people find that the breathing technique alone helps almost immediately, but some people need to keep trying until it works properly. It is advisable to find about 10 – 15 minutes once or twice a day to sit comfortably in a quiet spot and practice deep, slow breathing, not forgetting to think the word ‘relax’ every time you breathe out and making sure that you relax all your muscles as you breathe in and out. If you do this regularly, you will not only decrease the incidence of panic attacks, but you will also increase your ability to control the panic attacks if they do occur. Many of my clients find that once they have learned to control their panic attacks, the attacks disappear altogether!

Is there anything else I can do?

There are many other things one can do to decrease the incidence of panic attacks.

The first thing to remember is that the healthier your lifestyle, the less you will suffer from panic attacks. Regular exercise is a big help – as is a balanced healthy diet and regular meals. Make sure that you get sufficient sleep – studies have shown that sleep deprivation increases the incidence of panic attacks. Avoid stimulants like alcohol, drugs, caffeine and foods high in sugar. If you suffer from anxiety and stress, try and find out the causes and take steps to address them. If you are not sure why you are experiencing anxiety, consult a professional.

Many therapists use techniques like progressive relaxation or meditation to help the client learn how to access his own calming response (everybody has one!) and to lower anxiety levels to more comfortable states. This is often combined with psychotherapy to help improve self-esteem and understand the causes of the anxiety and cognitive therapy to ‘reprogram’ the negative thoughts underlying the anxiety or panic.

There are also many natural products which help and may be used alone or in combination with therapy. Regular use of MindSoothe (a combination St Johns Wort/Passiflora capsule) can minimize anxiety and stress and improve overall mood, thereby reducing the incidence and severity of panic attacks.

Read as much as you can about panic and anxiety and how to help yourself.

Try and involve yourself in something enjoyable and fulfilling. If you are a very active person socially and career-wise, take up something relaxing like yoga or pottery. If you are withdrawn and inactive, join a club, offer your services as a volunteer, or take up a hobby or sport which would bring you into contact with people. Taking your mind off your problems is often a big help! If you tend to take on too much, learn to ask for help!

Finally, it is important to note that most anxiety and panic disorders respond well to treatment and I would encourage anyone who suffers from these disorders to go for help. It can make all the difference to your life!

Conclusion

As we have discussed, panic attacks are the body’s physiological and chemical response to perceived danger, where no danger actually exists. There are many things which one can do oneself to control or significantly reduce the symptoms of panic attacks. Practice and persevere and you will feel empowered to control your panic attacks without the use of prescription drugs. If you have a friend or family member who suffers from panic attacks, encourage them to learn about what is happening to their bodies and teach them the techniques described in this article.

Good luck and be well!

Michele Carelse is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Counselor with more than 15 years experience running her own private practice.

Herbs are natural products and have nothing to offer to pharmaceutical companies as they are difficult to patent. Turmeric is one of the few herbs over which the Indian Government has fought a successful legal battle against companies that are trying to patent it for medicinal purposes.

Conventional allopathic drugs are infamous for their adverse affects and the complications that are difficult to manage. There are myriads of plants and herbs that have medicinal properties that are safe to use and have been in use for ages.

Turmeric has a rich past to support its efficacy in healing. It is not uncommon to see Indians drinking milk mixed with pure turmeric powder when they hurt themselves. Turmeric and milk can also prove to be a good home remedy for a cold and chest congestion.

It is also used as a topical application for sprains and strains. However, turmeric does not have research to back it and one has to depend upon success stories and word of mouth testimonies. Stories, however, are stories and difficult for people to believe if they are looking for physical and scientific evidence.

Sciatica pain can be debilitating and can often lead to partial or complete immobility. It is a pain caused by compression of the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the human body that has its roots in lower spine and extends to the legs, passing through the buttocks.

Compression of any of its five roots due to alterations in spinal disc is the most common cause behind sciatica. It is a long nerve and is susceptible to getting pinched or compressed at various points along its route.

There is no single treatment for sciatica. Conventional sciatic nerve treatment involves use of toxic pain killers. Even traditional physicians suggest a combination of therapies. Herbs form an important part of sciatica alternative remedies as do exercises, acupuncture, yoga and chiropractic manipulations. Turmeric, as an herbal remedy, can play an important role in managing sciatica.

Turmeric is an herb that grows as a slender stem with yellowish orange color inside. It has known anti inflammatory properties and is an effective herb for healing injuries. A mixture of turmeric, butter oil and herbs like piper longum and roots of the genus Allium is used as a topical medicine for healing, alleviating pain and reducing inflammation. It is chewed in its raw form for cough and is also an important ingredient in practically all types of Indian curries.

The fact that there was an attempt for patenting turmeric for its use in pain relief is sufficient evidence of its efficacy. It may not be long before turmeric gets the recognition that it deserves as alternative medicine for pain relief and accompanying cardiovascular and anti-carcinogenic properties.

Its record is much stronger than most of the other herbs. Turmeric has been in use in Asia for blood, gastrointestinal and dermatological disorders and relief from pain.

SciatiGon is a natural, safe and effective herbal and homeopathic remedy for relieving pain and addressing the various causes of sciatica, neuralgia and nerve inflammation.

Use SciatiGon to relieve the pain of sciatica, to reduce inflammation and relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve, to prevent calcification and stenosis of the spinal canal, to treat muscle spasms and the resulting stiffness and for relief of all nerve pain and neuralgia. Formulated by a clinical psychologist, SciatiGon is pharmaceutically manufactured to the highest standards.

What is it about thinking? Everyone today tends towards multitasking to make all of their activities fit into one 24-hour day. If you can’t think about five different things at one time, you are in the minority.

You may get a lot done, but there is a price. When you try to find the calm after the storm, it isn’t there. One of the main reasons is that we don’t let our bodies stop at the same time. The mind and body are connected. It is hard to keep the mind at bay when the body is still moving.

To that end, the first way to help your mind to rest is to stop moving your body. Find a quiet place in your home or another location where you can be alone (sans kids and hubby). In this space, refuse to lift a finger unless it is lowering yourself on the bed or a bench.

Try a few breathing exercises. Yoga is great for teaching you how to listen to the sing-song rhythm of your breathing. You probably didn’t notice that you were breathing shallow and fast. Now, you can slow it down and go deeper to bring more oxygen in your lungs. Increased oxygen levels also increases mental clarity and focus.

Thirdly, try to get rid of distractions. No one likes to think of their family as a distraction, but when you need to center yourself, anyone or anything that vies for your attention is just that. Turn off your cellular phone, your PDA and your pager. Let the only noises you hear be the natural sounds around you. Besides, with these devices close at hand, your body remains tense waiting for them to buzz.

Find something to occupy your time that is not related to work or problem solving. Often we are thinking of ways to fix or change something. Try reading a favorite book, fishing, watching the ducks in the park or simply staring up at the clouds. By changing your focus, your mind gets a chance to rest from its labors and concentrate on something that is not stressful.

One device that you can have is a music player of some kind. Music usually conjures up memories of less stressful times. It also calms the savage mind. Let the dulcet tones lull your mind into a deeper consciousness.

Is your mind in need of wrangling? Use these tips to settle it down whenever you need to.

* Prostatitis – An Inflammation or infection of the prostate gland characterized by pain in the genital region and irregular urination and (if severe) chills and fever
* Benign Prostate Hyperplasia – An enlargement of the gland that puts considerable pressure on the urethra. Such a condition can aggravate and lead to stop in the normal urination process.
* Prostate cancer – A malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled division of cells.

Maintaining prostate health is of prime importance considering the alarming proportions to which a prostate disorder can progress. Managing prostate health in a natural way is recommended since the recommended regime does not include drugs and therefore is devoid of any side effects. The natural preventive approach towards prostate health does not require any prostate medicine unlike conventional treatments.

The main focus of any natural therapy revolves around diet, herbs and a holistic approach between the mind and body. Techniques like meditation and yoga are part of natural prostate treatment.

The western diet is over loaded with animal proteins. High consumption of red meat, eggs and dairy products that contain synthetic additives leads to an accumulation of toxins in the body. It is now being argued that milk may not be good for prostate health. This is so because an excess of calcium inhibits the formation of a compound of Vitamin D. This compound is actually instrumental in restricting growth of prostate cancer cells. And therefore high levels of calcium can actually be detrimental to prostate health. Consuming fruits is known to be good for the prostate since it contains fructose that stimulates production of Vitamin D.

Most vegetables and fruits have a positive affect on the body. Fruits like watermelon, guava, pink grapefruit, tomatoes and tomato based natural products contain carotenoids and antioxidants. These antioxidants lower the risk of prostate cancer.

Herbs for inhibiting prostate enlargement have long been in vogue in Europe. Even though they have a significant amount of scientific support, they cannot be marketed freely in the United States due to restrictive policies. Most of the herbs that are marketed are therefore masked as dietary supplements so as to pass the strict regulations imposed on remedies and drugs.

Homeopathic therapy is also a totally natural therapy. The discipline prescribes remedies based on a holistic view of the patient, symptoms and the disease. Homeopathy focuses on targeting the underlying causes and attempts to promote prostate health as well as overall well-being.

There are prostate specific yogic exercises and postures that help in imporving overall prostate health. Vajrasana (a yogic posture) combined with a forward bending in that position with closed fists is a standard posture that has been in use for ages. It is said that those who practice this posture regularly are bound to see positive results in prostate health.

Prostate Dr. is a natural, safe and effective liquid herbal formula, a unique and proprietary blend of three highly effective herbal remedies combined in therapeutic dosage that will address all the major symptoms of BPH and bring fast relief.  Used regularly, Prostate Dr. will also help prevent recurrent episodes of BPH and Prostate problems, and will assist in male health maintenance and promote bladder health; promote strong and healthy urine flow; help prevent weak and dribbling urine stream; reduce pain and burning during urination; reduce swollen prostate glands and strengthen the immune system. Created by a clinical psychologist, Prostate Dr. is pharmaceutically manufactured to the highest standards.

Pro-State Relief is a safe, non-addictive, FDA-registered natural remedy containing homeopathic ingredients selected to temporarily relieve urgency and frequent urination in men. Pro-State Relief can also be taken for the short-term relief of symptoms like weakened urine flow, the feeling that the bladder is not completely empty even after urination, and the urge to urinate frequently at night. Pro-State Relief is taken internally and relieves symptoms without troublesome side effects. Presented in small dissolvable tablets, Pro-State Relief is easy to ingest and hassle-free with no artificial colors or preservatives.  Formulated by a clinical psychologist, Pro-State Relief is pharmaceutically manufactured to the highest standards.

References:

http://www.healingtherapies.info/natural_prostate_health.htm

http://www.mercola.com/forms/prostate_health_90days.htm