This is a story I did about a woman who was diagnosed with lung cancer after never smoking a day in her life. Shortly after her chemotherapy, she began taking yoga lessons…a year later, she is now cancer free and contributes yoga to a lot of her recovery.
Examples of the different Cross Hands moves that appear in the Ng Family Yang Style Tai Chi form.
Does anyone know a list of healing herbs that grow in spring and thier usage?
Many people are curious about naturopaths and natural health these days. The trend is away from conventional medicine in many areas of health. Here are a few things you might like to know about the discipline and approach of natural health experts. more…
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“Light therapy” target=”_self” href=”http://solvital-lighttherapy.co.uk/index.asp?ID=881″>Light therapy consists of exposing a strong light (of 10 000 lux) for about half an hour. more…
At the beginning of the 1980’s in the United States Professor Rosenthal discovered the benefits of light therapy lamps. At first they were used in cases of seasonal depression also called SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Light therapy is today practised in a number of hospitals a number of pathologies, but mostly with trouble linked to the upset of the biological clock (circadian rhythm problems) like insomnia and generally trouble sleeping.
Light therapy reveals its effectiveness in numerous cases, and helps to quickly find energy when a lower morale lets us feel the changes in the seasons.
Light therapy lamps and seasonal depression or SAD. The principal symptoms of winter season depression start to show at the end of summer when the days start to grow short and become dull as there is less light it is the seasonal change that affects a number of people.
In a number of cases it is Winter Blues which we all suffer from in one way or another, it is a simpler version of winter depression, and this in no way stops us from continuing with our daily lives.
In the cases of SAD people will suffer from a depressive state, tiredness and will have a tendancy to isolate themselves socially. Also noticing a significant rise in their appetite with a tendancy to gain weight or even bulemia due to sweet foods, gloomy humour a tendancy of insomnia and an excessive need of sleep, loss of concentration and motivation with a loss of interest and a loss of out put. The people suffering from seasonal depression do not automatically show symptoms, this is why it is important to contact a doctor for a check up. The signs of this depression disappear with the arrival of beautiful days and sunlight.
Light therapy lamps : How does it work?
Light therapy consists of facing a light therapy lamp which transmits light to the eyes. The intensity of the light should be between 2500 and 10 000 lux (light units). It is the retina via the neurotransmittors that inhibit the melatonin, a sleep hormone which is at the root of the problems linked to a loss of light. This homone is normally secreted at night for us to sleep. The fact that this sleeping drug is naturally blocked during the day helps us to find out natural energy.
How to use the light therapy lamps
First you have to remember that light therapy lamps used as treatment in hospitals and at home respond in the same way as any normal medecine. This is why you should verify that the lamps have an agreed EU license.
The origin of light therapy lamps are reserved for medical use (by a GP or at the hospital). Today light therapy lamps may be used at home, at the office in response to normal usage.
The power will be the first factor in the choice of a lamp, of course the more powerful the lamp the more the use will be a greater comfort.
Each session should be done in the morning. The user must place the lamp at eye height or just underneath the eyes. It is not necessary to look at the lamp but it is important that the retina swims in the light coming from the light therapy.
The length of the session must be between 30 minutes and 2 hours (30 minutes at 10 000 lux or 2500 lux for 2 hours).
The effects on the morale can be felt quite quickly, from the first couple of days, but may take 10 days for others.
There are very little indications against light therapy but it is important to consult a doctor when the person suffers with their eyes or is taking photosensitive medication.
You will find all the information you need on light therapy and seasonal depression at Solvital light therapy
I want to start using healing herbs. I got the idea from my aunt whose trying to learn medicine using natural herbs.
but i want to know what are some good healing herbs to have and what they do.
oh and how to make stuff with them.Like body sprays or lotions.
ALL NATURAL HERBS!
i asked soem people this and they were telling me to go out adn buy this lotion that said that it was wild ginger but had a lot of other chemicals in it that were harmful over time.
Sinus headaches are usually experienced by people who undergo sinusitis or inflamed sinus. It’s prone to be experienced by people with:· Nasal expansions (nodules) - these are tiny grape-sized cysts found on peak of the nose. This situation leads to a smaller nasal cavity thus forming mucous. · Mold, pollen, smoke, and dust mite allergies· Asthma or hay fever history· A state that affects the way mucus moves inside the upper respiratory system, like cystic fibrosis. · A frail immune system or immunity problems · Constant colds · ****** injuries that affect sinuses like nose deformities · Ear/ tooth/ tonsil infections · Alterations or changes in temperature like swimming or climbing in elevated altitudesIf the patient is not sure whether he/she has a sinus headache, the best way is to consult a physician. The following procedures are performed:· X ray tests or transillumination thru nasal endoscopy (light shining in to the sinuses)· CT Scan· MRI · Physical examination which includes checking on nasal discharge and congestion. As it play sometimes a very important role in the end.Natural medicines for sinus head ache include:· Eating spicy foods like Cajun recipes · Cold towel compress in brow area or alternate with hot compress & hot footbath · Air moisturizers like steam vaporizers · the use of Europeans herbals like angelica, mint, magnolia flower, & chrysanthemum · Light head and neck exercises · the use of saline nasal spray to loosen mucous · Relaxation techniques and get enough rest or sleep · Acupressure techniques on the nostril sides · Aromatherapy or the use of essential oils. This procedure involves mixture of aromatic oil and carrier oils. These oils can be use as massage oils, bath oils or can be placed in cotton balls as inhalators. The following are list of essential oils:- Peppermint oil works best on sinus headaches. It is effectively used for chest and neck massage. It is refreshing and can be used at daytime. - Lavender oil - is the safest and gentlest oil. - Oregano oil is an anti fungal and anti bacterial oil used for sinus treatments. - Tea tree oil is an antifungal, healing oil used for sinus relief. - Eucalyptus oil is the most versatile oil and very effective for respiratory infection treatments. - Wintergreen oil has methyl salicylate great for massages. - Ginger oil is mint oil.
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