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Cinnamon may soon be used in food wrappers to keep out mold. It was used by ancient Egyptians to stop spoilage and has recently been studied for use in keeping bread, fruits, vegetables and meats fresh.
Your digestive system also affects mood through the hundreds of chemicals and hormones it produces. And your GI tract acts as a second brain with a rich network of nerves and ganglia, it communicated directly with the brain and heart.
Speaking of the GI tract - it is important to take a good probiotic if you have taken a course of antibiotics or are under stress as both may suppress beneficial organisisms that keep the balance of good and bad bacteria in check.
30-50 million Americans are lactose intolerant, including 90% of Asian-Americans & 80% of Native Americans and African-Americans are lactose intolerant. Either eliminate dairy from your diet or try using a supplement to help aid in the digestion of lactose.
The best source of dietary fiber is from whole grains such as whole wheat, brown rice,whole oats, beans, peas, nuts and seeds, and not salad, which is a common misconception.
The affects of Dry Macular Degeneration can be minimized by 25% by supplementing with high levels of vitamin C and E, beta-carotene and zinc according to research by the National Eye Institute.
If you are suffering with pain try breathing! According to Dr. Vijay Vad proper breathing in a slow controlled rhythm is a fast pain reliever because it shifts the mind's attention away from the pain.
And if you suffer with joint pain try using giner in addition to glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate as it has been used for centuries in India to alleviate arthritis pain.
To prevent inflammation avoid red meat and high fructose corn syrup which are loaded with Omega-6 fatty acids. Also watch intake of processed sugars and saturated fats which lead to being overweight, another cause of inflammation.
Thanks to Parade for these great tips www.parade.com.
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Mark is a skilled life coach whose article, Five Important Questions, offers great insight and perspective on moving forward in life when you are stuck or uncertain as to what your next step should be. For more information about Mark visit his website:
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New Treatment Techniques
Here are a few unusual treatment ideas I recently came across that I thought you might find of interest, especially if you are searching for a new & unique approach to healing:
EMDR:
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
 EMDR is a form of therapy that uses rapid eye movement to quickly heal many emotional problems that might take years with more traditional methods, according to its originator, Francine Shapiro, PhD.
EMDR has been successful in treating PTSD, trauma, childhood wounds including abuse, irrational thoughts, fears, phobias and panic anxiety. More recently its benefits for chronic pain, asthma and learning disabilities is being explored.
The theory is that eye movement may somehow triggers the natural healing process that reverses the effect of altered brain chemisty that may occur due to trauma.
For more information visit www.emdr.com or EMDR practioner Ruth Stern's website, www.taptotransform.com. |
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Blowing Bubbles to Heal
 Sherry Lebed Davis and her brothers who are doctors,
created a fun and easy program for those recovering from breast cancer, Parkinson's, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, weight control, and senior fitness issues. The program is taught at hospitals, wellness centers, and fitness clubs, and involves exercise, healing dance, and movement therapy - including blowing bubbles - to increase flexibility, work on balance, and to reduce the side effects of surgery.
For more information visit their website, www.focusonhealing.net. Or look for her book, Thriving After Breast Cancer and the DVD, The Lebed Method, Focus on Healing. |
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 HAVING SURGERY?
Check out Peggy Huddleston's book "Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster" to learn more about her method that a studies have indciated show a reduction in hospital stays and prescription pain medication for those who use her method. The program includes recordings to help patients relax deeply to feel calm and peaceful. Also visualization techniques and other steps to create a sense of peace and calm surrounding the experience. For more information visit her website: www.healfaster.com. |
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