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| Sorrel is beneficial for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis. | | Prim Care. 2002 Jun;29(2):231-61.
Respiratory and allergic diseases: from upper respiratory tract infections to asthma.
Jaber R.
Saline washes may be helpful to patients with allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis. Patients also may try the German combination (available in the United States) of elderberry, vervain, gentian, primrose, and sorrel that has been tested in randomized clinical trials. | | Click here for more information >> |
| | Quercetin lowers the incidence of ischemic heart disease. | | Am J Clin Nutr. 2002 Sep;76(3):560-8.
Flavonoid intake and risk of chronic diseases.
Knekt P, Kumpulainen J, Jarvinen R, Rissanen H, Heliovaara M, Reunanen A, Hakulinen T, Aromaa A.
Conclusion: Quercetin lowers the incidence of ischemic heart disease. | | Click here for more information >> |
| | DHA has a positive effect on many diseases. | | Pharmacol Res. 1999 Sep;40(3):211-25.
Health benefits of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
Horrocks LA, Yeo YK.
DHA has a positive effect on diseases such as hypertension, arthritis, atherosclerosis, depression, adult-onset diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction, thrombosis, and some cancers. | | Click here for more information >> |
| | DR. RUSSELL BLAYLOCK, MD - ON SWINE FLU VACCINE | | An interview on the dangers of vaccines and what you can do if you are forced to take them. The interview is very informative in light of the swine flu vaccine controversy and possible mandatory vaccination. | | Click here for more information >> |
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| Health Info |
| Cough | | A cough indicates an irritation or infection somewhere in the respiratory tract. A chronic cough can indicate a serious condition such as emphysema, pneumonia or cancer. Increasing fluids, anti-oxidants and supporting the immune system are important. | | Click here for more information >> |
| | Asthma | | Asthma is closely linked to allergies: dietary, environmental and chemical. Magnesium, essential fatty acids, Vitamin C and quercetin, a bioflavonoid, have been found to be important nutrients in prevention of the asthmatic attack. | | Click here for more information >> |
| | Lung | | Respiratory diseases of the lungs and bronchials include asthma, hayfever, emphysema, pulmonary disease, and cancer. Poor air quality, air pollution, cigarette smoke, allergies, nutrient deficiencies, food additives, and poor digestion, especially of fats, contribute to this condition. | | Click here for more information >> |
| | Allergies | | An allergy is a hyper-response of the immune system to a normally harmless substance in our food or the environment. It is important to support the digestive and immune systems, while naturally preventing or decreasing the allergic response. | | Click here for more information >> |
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| Modalities |
| Acupressure | | Definition & History: Acupressure is an ancient healing art and science of alleviating health problems based on traditional Japanese and Chinese medicine and developed 5000 years ago. Acupressure is a branch of alternative medicine where a diagnosis, prevention and cure to ailments are done through the touch of a doctor’s hand or by application of pressure by the doctor on the surface of the patient’s body. Acupressure is a traditional mode of treatment where a cure to an ailment develops without the need of taking pharmaceutical agents. This prevents any side effects often associated with conventional drugs. Acupressure is similar to acupuncture because it treats blockages of energy at specific points along fourteen meridians, or channels, along the body. While acupuncture uses needles placed at strategic points along the meridians, acupressure utilizes manual pressure. The practitioner uses fingers, hands and elbows to put pressure on the specific points in order to relieve pain and discomfort, prevent tension-related ailments, and promote good health. | | Click here for more information >> |
| | Aromatherapy | | Definition: Aromatherapy is the use of subtle, volatile regenerating and oxygenating immune defense plant liquids derived from plants, shrubs, bushes, trees, flowers, stems, leaves, roots and seeds to provide the body with oxygenating molecules that effectively transport nutrients to the cells of the body. It is the art and science of using oils extracted from aromatic plants to enhance health and beauty. | | Click here for more information >> |
| | Acupuncture | | Definition: Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapy that is used to balance and stimulate the body’s nervous, immune and circulatory systems. The method by which this is accomplished is by inserting very fine needles into carefully selected points to enhance the body’s self-healing energy. The intent of acupuncture therapy is to promote health and alleviate pain and suffering. The perspective from which an acupuncturist views health and sickness hinges on concepts of "vital energy," "energetic balance" and "energetic imbalance." Just as the Western medical doctor monitors the blood flowing through blood vessels and the messages traveling via the nervous system, the acupuncturist assesses the flow and distribution of this "vital energy" within its pathways, known as "meridians and channels".
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| | Ayurvedic Medicine | | Definition & History: Ayurvedic medicine is a holistic system of healing that originated in ancient India. The concept of Ayurvedic medicine is practiced as eight major clinical sub-specialties, with other numerous adjunctive specialties. These eight sub-specialties include: internal medicine, general surgery, otorhinolaryngology, pediatrics & obstetric/gynecology, psychiatry, toxicology, nutrition-detoxification-rejuvenation and fertility/virility. Modern Ayurveda will include other adjunctive specialties such as preventative healthcare, addiction treatment, and weight loss approaches.
Ayurvedic Medicine, the oldest form of healing known, translates literally to "the science of life"; it is refered to as the "Mother of All Medicine". Since it encompasses the spirit and soul with strong focus on dietary and lifestyle choices, it is much more than a medical science. It is recognized by the World Health Organization as an effective health science.
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