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Alternative health therapy at new Helmsley library
Darlington and Stockton Times, UK - Jan 15, 2009 PEOPLE are being given the chance to learn more about alternative health services – courtesy of their local library. To celebrate its recent £175000 … |
Source:Alternative health therapy at new Helmsley library – Darlington and Stockton Times
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Holistic health, wellness fair returns to Jackson
Amador Ledger-Dispatch, CA - Jan 15, 2009 The Holistic Health and Wellness Fair is a unique opportunity for area residents to find out about the array of alternative health services available … |
Source:Holistic health, wellness fair returns to Jackson – Amador Ledger-Dispatch
Though anxiety panic attacks aren’t very serious medically speaking, they often appear out of nowhere, and you might think you are dying. They are a serious mental or emotion issues however, and these feelings you are having often come out in the form of the panic attack. I had a few of these when I was much younger, and I can tell you that they are very scary indeed. I could feel them coming, but I didn’t know what they were. It prompted me to see my doctor, and he explained what was going on.
The symptoms someone will experience when they have anxiety panic attacks will always be different. There are basic things that happen, but everyone will say something different has happened to them. I know that I felt like I couldn’t breath, and my heart was racing a mile a minute. I felt dizzy, and I had to sit down before I passed out. I only had these a few times, but they are something I could never forget. They can be terrifying because you feel like you are out of control of your body, and you don’t really know what is happening.
My husband told me that he had a few of these anxiety panic attacks when he was a teenager, and his came from family stress. His lasted about six months and then just went away without warning. He knew what I was going through, and that allowed him to help calm me down after my first one. He said he thought I should see a doctor to figure out what was triggering my anxiety panic attacks, but I think I already knew. I went anyway. Luckily, after talking to my doctor I had just one more before they disappeared.
Most people who have anxiety panic attacks have bigger issues than I did. They might need medication or therapy to get to the root of their problem and to help with the attacks. I do consider myself lucky, and even though I was overwhelmed with life when they were happening, I am grateful I could handle it on my own. Not many can, and that’s just the way it is. The body and the mind are mysterious sometimes, and sometimes when the mind is overwhelmed, the body finds ways to let you know. Consider anxiety panic attacks as a signal from your brain that you are stressed and overwrought, and that perhaps you need to make some changes to your life.
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Has Steve Jobs been in denial?
MarketWatch - Jan 14, 2009 By MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) – Cancer survivor and Apple Inc. chief executive Steve Jobs long has been an advocate of alternative health … |
Are you having trouble falling asleep? Is your mind replaying the days’ events; are you worried you will not be able to complete all of tomorrow’s tasks; is there a specific deadline at work that has you tossing and turning all night?
If any of these scenarios are keeping you up at night, there are natural sleep remedies which can help. Let’s take a closer look at a few herbs and cures which can help you.
Drink a cup of chamomile tea before going to bed. This herb has been effective in treating insomnia, and also soothes and calms at the same time. It does work! Another remedy is milk and honey This combination is an old but effective method to induce sleep. In addition, having a luke-warm glass of milk alone can activate the sleep process.
Lavender is another herb which depresses the central nervous system similar to anti-depressants. One cup of lavender and mint tea can put you to sleep within a matter of minutes.
Lemon balm tea is another fast-acting stimulant which will enable you to relax and produce a calm and sedated sleep. Don’t be frightened by the word stimulent. Not all stimulents energize, many calm and relax, we just don’t hear them in the news as often as the energy jolting type of stimulents.
While herbs can be of enormous value as sleeping aids, there are other methods you can use to attain a restful uninterrupted sleep. Try not to nap during the day; don’t drink caffeine before bedtime; and avoid medications and alcohol which interrupt sleep.
Determine if your iron level is low; this can be a problem which can readily be resolved with iron supplements. Have some turkey before going to bed; it contains an ingredient which causes sleepiness (Remember Thanksgiving?).
Maybe your mattress is unsuitable for a restful sleep; if so, purchase a new one. There are many new types on the market and you are sure to find one that pleases you. If you can not afford a new mattress, try a bed topper for your mattress. They are available every where that sheets and blankets are sold.
Yoga exercises before bedtime can be of enormous value. Sitting quietly in a room for 15 minutes can calm and prepare your body for relaxation. Soothing music can also be beneficial. Perhaps the sounds of nature or the ocean will be just the relaxation you need.
Rid yourself of any anxiety, which probably keeps most people up at night Let the stress of the day go instead, fill your thoughts with tranquility by thinking of a place or a time which brought you great happiness.
Turn off the TV or any other stimulant that is keeping you awake or read a really boring book! Lie in bed,turn off the lights, and just try to relax.
Remember the movie “Gone with the Wind?” In it, Miss Scarlett says, “I’ll think about it tomorrow.” Take her advice. Don’t worry about tomorrow; you will have plenty of time to think about it in the morning.
Sleep can affect your overall health. If the problem persists, there may be an underlying cause for which you should seek advice.
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Alternative Health and Nutrition Interest Group Spearhead By Local
SitNews, AK - Jan 3, 2009 The "Alternative Health and Nutrition Interest Group" will meet for the first time Thursday, January 15 from 7-8:30 pm at Ketchikan General Hospital … |
Source:Alternative Health and Nutrition Interest Group Spearhead By Local – SitNews
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Caffeine Survey Reveals Most, Least Caffeinated Cities
PR Newswire (press release), NY - Jan 13, 2009 HealthSaver, an emerging health care discount program, offers savings on prescriptions, vision care, complementary and alternative health care treatments, … |
Source:Caffeine Survey Reveals Most, Least Caffeinated Cities – PR Newswire (press release)
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Alternative therapy use documented in new survey
American Medical News (subscription) - Jan 13, 2009 Participants are asked about 36 types of treatments including herbal supplements and meditation. Children are included for the first time. … |
Source:Alternative therapy use documented in new survey – American Medical News (subscription)
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Sanoviv Medical Institute; A Unique Holistic Health Care Provider …
BigNews.biz (press release), MA - Jan 7, 2009 Sanoviv’s approach to holistic and alternative health care is different, which is sure to make everyone happy. Sanoviv’s Holistic Detox Center will also put … |
Source:Sanoviv Medical Institute; A Unique Holistic Health Care Provider … – BigNews.biz (press release)
Do you know how many people in the world will eventually be killed by tobacco? 650 million people. That is half the people in the world who smoke regularly today. Are you going to be part of this statistic? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the second major cause of death in the world is tobacco.
Smokers know the dangers of smoking and are aware of what it does to their body. Unfortunately, once the habit of smoking forms, it is difficult to escape from it’s clutches. The addiction is strong and hard to break. From the mouth of a smoker referring to shocking, gruesome pictures used in anti-smoking campaigns, “they are only sick to look at and I don’t think smokers will be affected.” This just proves that knowledge is not enough to get a smoker to quit smoking.
So, if you are a smoker, what do you need to do to quit? The first and most important step is to make the decision to do so. The motivation has to be right. Quit because you want to and not because someone else wants you to. Then you have to back up your decision with will power. Do not get disheartened if you relapse. Take courage from knowing that others who have freed themselves from tobacco dependence have walked the road you are now taking. Be determined and believe that you can do it.
There are two components to consider when you try to quit smoking: physical and psychological. Physically, you have to fight your body’s need for nicotine. Psychologically, you have to change your ingrained habits and avoid situations that have become strongly associated with cigarettes.
There are medical aids to help you overcome the physical addiction. The nicotine path, gum or inhaler can be used for nicotine replacement therapy. There is also a drug known as Zyban (bupropion hydrochloride) that works to alter your brain chemistry to reduce your desire for smoking.
The psychological aspect to cease smoking seems to be more difficult to battle. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help. It addresses the smoker’s way of thinking, changing the way they feel and behave. The coping skills learned through CBT helps a smoker who is in the process of quitting maintain their abstinence.
The best approach to quitting smoking combines both the behavioral approach and medication. Research shows that combining the two can double your success rate.
Decide today that you are not going to let smoking kill you. If you stay smoke free for 15 years, your risk of death is almost the same as a non-smoker. It is amazing how your body is able to restore itself. The way to a smoke free life may not be easy, but it is worth it. Your strongest weapon will be your determination and will power. Believe in yourself and you can come out victorious.