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Alternative Health Journal Unveils Online Destination for Natural …
MarketWatch - Aug 25, 2008 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug 25, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Alternative Health Journal today announced the launch of the Web's first alternative health … |
Source:Alternative Health Journal Unveils Online Destination for Natural … - MarketWatch
Thousands and thousands of Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome. It affects young, old and middle aged. Men and women are both affected by this ailment. Many thousands of man hours are lost in the working world due to absence or when a person comes in to work, from being less productive simply because they don’t feel well. Irritable bowel syndrome is blight upon American culture and on the American economy, and it is treatable and doesn’t have to be that way.
The causes of irritable bowel syndrome are many, but the most common, according to many experts, is a build up of fecal matter and the resulting gas and bacteria that comes from it in the colon. The bacteria grows rapidly and spreads toxins throughout the body. The body reacts in a multitude of ways. This can be manifested in constipation, diarrhea, headache, water retention, or abdominal pain and cramping. No one likes having irritable bowel syndrome. It is painful, uncomfortable and inconvenient.
Controlling or getting rid of irritable bowel syndrome can be done in many cases through cleansing of the colon. A clean colon is a healthy colon, goes the old saying. Many people cleanse their colons through changing their eating habits. They turn to healthier foods such as big green leafy vegetables, fruits, salads, and whole grains for breads and pastas. They eat fewer fatty foods and less processed sugar. They don’t go to fast food restaurants as often. And many of these people have also discovered the benefits of the natural supplement known as Bowtrol Colon Cleanser. Those who use Bowtrol Colon Cleanser have been known to recommend it to friends, relatives and acquaintances who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome as well, because it has worked so well for them. By using Bowtrol Colon Cleanser these people are enhancing the body’s changes of cleansing the colon and discharging the fecal matter and bacteria that causes the problem. If you had basic science in junior high school, the concept should make sense. Getting rid of the bacteria gets rid of the toxins. Having two or three good bowel movements a day should get rid of the fecal matter, which should get rid of the bacteria and gas, and should result in a cleansed colon, fewer toxins and better health. In this way a combination of healthy eating and use of the supplement Bowtrol Colon Cleanser can lead to feeling better and improved health.
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Alternative medicine becoming mainstream
Standard Speaker, PA - Aug 13, 2008 She credits alternative health care practices offered at the Hazleton Health and Wellness Center. “I feel so much better. It’sa fantastic exercise,” she … |
Source:Alternative medicine becoming mainstream - Standard Speaker
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Well, Well, Well - Medical merde
VUE Weekly, Canada - 4 hours ago “Natural and alternative health approaches are either unsafe, or ineffective, or both.” They are most often both safe and effective, and need to make their … |
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Al-Lubnania satellite channel ready for official launch
Kuwait Times, Kuwait - Aug 25, 2008 People have since long evinced a keen interest in getting information on alternative health cures. "Through our programs, which will be telecast during … |
Source:Al-Lubnania satellite channel ready for official launch - Kuwait Times
Best Products for Hair Loss: My Sink is Full of Hair – Give Me Something!!
Heredity, hormones, stress, diet, illness, poor hair care – all are factors in hair loss. Stress, diet and illness are more temporary conditions and usually the hair loss is reversed when the anxiety-producing conditions dissipate, when the diet is improved, when hair care improves and when an illness is cured or gotten under control. Heredity and hormones are different matters, however.
Heredity is an irreversible condition. You are a product of your
parents, and hair loss is often inherited. Hormones are tricky, hidden things, however, and they have different effects on an individual basis.
In a male, testosterone abides abundantly. There are also enzymes working on testosterone which product a substance called DHT. DHT is now known to circulate in the blood and cause other conditions, one of which is the shrinking of hair follicles. When hair follicles shrink enough, they are unable to produce and push a new hair through. As old hair dies, it is then not replaced.
In women, hormonal imbalances can also cause hair loss.
Pregnancy, childbirth and menopause all cause significant hormonal change and imbalances with both physical and mental effects. These changes can also cause hair loss, both temporary and permanent.
Hair loss and re-growth products have been around for centuries. In ancient times, a variety of herbal and oil-based remedies were concocted and used by Egyptians, Aztecs, Mayans, and American Indians, all with some degree of effectiveness for some people.
Modern medical research has focused on ways to re-open and stimulate “dead” hair follicles, so that hair growth can re-occur naturally, as well as keep the healthy follicles healthy. Thus, a number of products have become available, both by prescription and over-the-counter. They are advertised on radio and television and all over the Internet. One need only do a “google” search on hair loss, and there are literally thousands of sites and products for investigation. One ingredient in many hair loss products is minoxidil.
Research studies have shown that in about 80% of the participants, products containing this ingredient are effective in slowing hair loss and, in some, causing regrowth to occur. Probably the most well known is Rogaine, available at any drug store, in varieties for both men and women. Most scientifically-produced products do have separate products for males and females, because, of course, hormones in each are different and of different levels.
An additional product containing minoxidil is Provillus, and, again, studies have shown it to be effective. The difference between Provillus and other similar products is that the makes have added Azelaic Acid, an additional ingredient which appears to enhance the follicle repair in both men and women.
Provillus has been the subject of many studies, just as the other products, and level of effectiveness may be higher. Provillus is available for both men and women, and the treatment is a combination of a topical liquid applied to the balding areas, as well as a pill or capsule to be taken in conjunction with the liquid.
The critical key to effectiveness, according to its makers, is the addition of the azelaic acid, however, the correct amount of this acid is most important piece of this treatment. As with most hair loss products, the makers recommend patience. It may take from 3-6 months for improvement to occur, however, there is a money-back guarantee up to 180 days if one is not satisfied that it is working for him/her. Medical research is far from finished in its exploration of products which will stop hair loss and promote regrowth of “permanent” loss. As this research continues, existing producers will undoubtedly alter their products accordingly.
Fortunately, a lot of money is being poured into the research, so hair loss sufferers, take heart!
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Neal's Yard founder: a real eco pioneer
Times Online, UK - Aug 22, 2008 Its herb and flower-based skin products, along with its alternative health services - go into a branch and you're as likely to be helped by a herbalist or … |
Source:Neal's Yard founder: a real eco pioneer - Times Online
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Alternative health day coming up
Somerville Journal, USA - Aug 15, 2008 16, for what organizers have dubbed “Alternative Health Day.” From 9 am-1 pm, market vendors welcome the one-time guests. Explore a variety of health … |
Source:Alternative health day coming up - Somerville Journal
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Feds crack down on reports of natural remedy healings
WorldNetDaily, OR - 1 hour ago … about health aspects of their products, the one-size-fits-all FTC health information standard deprives consumer access to alternative health approaches. … |
Source:Feds crack down on reports of natural remedy healings - WorldNetDaily
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Hmedicine.com recognized as one of the top Homeopathy Blogs
PR-USA.net (press release), Bulgaria - Aug 20, 2008 Hmedicine.com has a resource center for people looking for homeopathy and alternative health content. Hmedicine.com resource center includes a blog, … |
Source:Hmedicine.com recognized as one of the top Homeopathy Blogs - PR-USA.net (press release)
