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Alternative Medicine - Natural Healing Report
Alternative medicine is definitely here to stay, and it's gaining respect in some traditional western medical settings, giving people a feeling of having more control over their medical care. A UK-based meta-study involving total surveys of 3,500 children recently found that anywhere from 6% to 91% of children used some type of alternative medicine during their cancer treatment. People are in general more involved in making choices about their care than in previous decades, to some extent rejecting the paternalistic "MD = Medical Deity" model that ruled for so long in Western medicine.
Alternative Medicine Under Fire
But in many situations, alternative medicine remains suspect, and this view was recently demonstrated in the UK by a large group of medical herbalist who demonstrated outside the House of Commons in February. The field of alternative medicine has boomed in recent years, but many traditional practitioners have accused alternative practitioners of being harmless at best, and fraudulent or harmful at worst. This view of alternative medicine can be summed up in the accusations of defenders of traditional medicine that if alternative medicine worked and was safe that it wouldn't be "alternative," ...
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Watering Your Garden
It’s time to introduce technology to your gardening and lawn care tasks. Water Crystals One way to cut down on the amount of watering you’ll need to do for your plants is by using Water Crystals. These are super absorbent polymers in the form of white granules…also called hydro gels, polymer crystals, or water gels. These water gels reduce watering requirements for shrubs, trees, and lawns. They help prevent stress in your plants in times of both drought and excessive moisture. They also help irrigate crops and trees, turf grasses, lawns, plants and flowers in gardens, containers and nurseries. Rain Barrels If you want to go less high tech, having a rain barrel or even two can help you immensely with your watering needs. But since the theme of this article is using technology…how can you incorporate technology into your water barrel? Well, the easiest way is just with that simple technological marvel, the spigot, which you can affix to the exterior of the barrel. In this way, you can keep the rain barrel uncovered during periods of rain, but covered at all other times (which will help prevent the birth of mosquitos!), and fill your watering can from the spigot when it comes time ...- Bookmark :
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Organic Living Tip: 5 Foods that Negatively Affect Sleep Time
Are you having a hard time sleeping? Maybe you think about getting a snack when this occurs. Well, you need to think carefully about what you end up eating. There are some foods that can actually negatively affect your sleep time. Here is a look at foods you need to avoid to get a better night of rest. Food #1 - Chocolate Maybe you love having a nice chocolate sundae or even a tasty cup of hot chocolate at night. You need to beware of chocolate in any form. As you age, you may get more sensitive to caffeine and even the small amount in ice cream with chocolate chips is enough to end up keeping you from getting a good night of rest. Tyrosine, an amino acid that is stimulating is also included in chocolate, which can cause you problems too. Food #2 - Meats that are Smoked or Preserved If you reach for a sandwich with lunch meats at night, this is definitely not a good choice. Smoked meats, ham, sausages, and even bacon has tyramine, the amino acid, in it, which can make your brain end up releasing norepinephrine, something that stimulates the brain and makes you feel wired and alert. Food ...- Bookmark :
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Non Organic Poisonous Cookware
It has been said hundreds of times that what does not kill you makes you stronger. Well, that statement may be true for love, laughter and life but it definitely is not true for the chemicals, toxins and other dangerous substances that we come in contact with on a daily basis, no matter how inadvertently it may be. And to think that many of these harmful materials are commonly used around the house! Information on PFC One of these common materials is perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), which belongs to the perfluorochemicals (PFC) group of chemicals. Again, despite the tongue-twisting names, these are actually found in many common items. On one hand, PFCs are used in numerous consumer products and industrial applications ranging from personal care products and home décor items to firefighting foams and in manufacturing processes. On the other hand, PFOAs are used for consumer products like carpets and carpet cleaning liquids, floor waxes and sealants, apparels and dental floss, and non-stick cookware. Negative Consequences These chemicals have their uses, of course, but the effects on the environment and on health for both human and animals are very disturbing. And the fact that their applications are widespread makes it even more necessary to take action. ...- Bookmark :
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Best Ways to Avoid Mercury
While most people have heard of Mercury and Mercury poisoning they may not be completely familiar with how severe it can be or how to avoid being poisoned. Developing a clear understanding on the subject of Mercury is most definitely helpful because it can aid in reducing the unfortunate impact the poison can have on the human body. Mercury is considered a heavy metal poison and its method of absorption is through the skin, lungs, and the digestive system. Once it is absorbed into the system, the consequences can be devastating. The target of such poison is the central nervous system and once the poison comes in contact with it, it is not impossible that the central nervous system can be destroyed. Additionally, the organs in the body can be targeted by this poison leading to their malfunction which can cause death. Depending upon the exposure to Mercury, those that can survive such poisoning have been known to suffer brain damage and insanity as a result. Needless to say, exposure to this poison must be avoided. Granted, that can be difficult considering the high volume of it present in certain environments. For example, many people are known to ingest Mercury through their ...- Bookmark :
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