Category Archives: Alternative Health Therapies

Working Out – Family Style

As everyone knows exercise is reaps hug benefits no matter what your age. But, sometimes just the word makes you want to hide. Exercise doesn’t have to seem like work if you do it with someone else. Here are five … Continue reading

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Breastfeeding May Protect Women Against Breast Cancer

According to a study, breastfeeding may offer broad protection against breast cancer that extends to women who delay having children. Previous studies have shown that giving birth before age twenty five and having many children protects against certain types of … Continue reading

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What Kind of Aromatherapy Do You Need?

Adapted from The Essential Oils Book, by Colleen K. Dodt (Storey Books, 1996). http://www.care2.com/ Stressed? Craving peace or a good night’s sleep? This quiz can help you choose the right scent. There is even an essential oil that can help … Continue reading

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May Natural Health Archive Newsletter is Online!

This month’s newsletter is chock full of great info!! Read all of these here: http://www.naturalhealtharchive.com/ In This Issue: * The Top 3 ::Herbs:: for ::Cholesterol:: Management * ::Yoga:: for Mind and Body Improvements * ::Herbal Medicine:: for Children * Using … Continue reading

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Reflexology Gains Popularity

Where conventional medicine has failed, natural medicine can make a real difference! Far Eastern cultures have been using alternative treatments for thousands of years. However, in most places of the world, natural medicine is the first line of defense against … Continue reading

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Manage Your Stress With Reflexology Therapy

Stress is a silent killer. In fact, stress is so commonplace in our society today, that associated behaviors, such as road rage, are becoming just an acceptable part of everyday life. Research has shown that high stress levels not only … Continue reading

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Reflexology…A Quick Definition

Reflexology, or zone therapy, is a complementary therapy, intended for use alongside conventional medical care and not as a replacement. It is the practice of stimulating nerves on the feet, hands and ears, in order to encourage a beneficial effect … Continue reading

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Treat Pregnancy Woes With Reflexology

Did you know that only ten sessions of reflexology could actually help get you in and out of labor much faster? There are many natural approaches to combating one of the most common pregnancy complaints, morning sickness. Most people have … Continue reading

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5 essential supplements for aging well

Black cohosh – (Cimicifuga racemosa) Most commonly prescribed as Remifemin; 40 mg/day is often recommended Helps reduce effects of hot flashes, night sweats, and mild mood changes associated with menopause. Calcium with vitamin D 600–1,200 mg calcium/day, depending on diet, … Continue reading

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Essential Oil Safety For Babies

You can start baby massage at around 2 months, but avoid it for a week or two before and after a baby is vaccinated. For babies this young, and until they are a year old, use just 1/2 percent dilution, … Continue reading

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