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Various forms of treating illnesses, and maintaining health including but not exclusive to: Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Chiropractic, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathic, Hypnosis, Meditation, Reiki, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Yoga.
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Do Kinoki detox foot pads work?
As far as I can tell, there doesn't appear to be any legitimate research done on this product, but it is unlikely that they are...
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Where do you purchase tea tree oil?
Tea tree oil (from Australia) is usually available in health food stores; a 1 ounce bottle can cost about $10. It's a natural...
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How do you lighten dark coloration under your eyes?
You need to look for the cause of the discoloration under your eyes, for it is merely a symptom which will reappear in another...
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Is detoxification possible through alternative medicine and herbal treatments?
Detoxifying is actually only possible with alternative therapies, because the orthodox establishment refuses to accept that heavy...
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Can you take Noni juice every day during 365 days a year?
For many people, it would be fine to drink noni juice on a regular basis. There might be times this would be questionable is if...
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Does taking natural organic bio yogurt worsen arthritic conditions?
I don't think so, i have heard that dairy products are good to take when you have arthritis, so Organic bio yogurt might help....
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Does coffee help someone with adhd that is over 18?
Age is not related. But yes, it does. Coffee is a stimulant to most and a relaxant to those with ADD/ADHD, due to chemicals in...
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Does Reliv slow the growth of breast cancer?
Reliv claims to be a nutritional supplement.
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What is the best way to cure a sore throat?
Gargling with salty water will kill the bacteria. The best way to treat a sore throat is with a spoon full of honey and...
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What is frankincense essential oil used for?
Frankincense is one of the oils that can really calm and soothe the whole body and mind. It eases all aches and pains, clears the...
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How do you know if an alternative medicine practitioner is well trained and competent?
You never know for sure, but conventional doctors who are properly certified are 9000 times more likely to kill someone than gun...
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What is the difference between alternative medicine and conventional medicine?
Conventional medicine (also known as empirical medicine, scientific medicine and western medicine) is medicine which has been...
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Is there a cure for a runny nose?
drink plenty of water and thats it Avoid allergy aggravators such as sodium benzoate, which is found in some soft drinks....
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What slows the growth of anaplastic thyroid cancer?
You need an alkaline body, full of oxygen, and nutrients, which is also low in toxins. Combine the Budwig Diet with hydrogen...
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Your mother has a serious neck back problem related to her bones after a minor accident the doctors say her bones are weak at the age of 54 what help can you offer?
In your position, I would offer her some combined calcium magnesium supplements to help her bones. Make sure that you buy a...
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How do you properly clean a cut which was caused by a rose thorn?
Clean it with rubbing alcohol, then add some Iodine to it. Keep the cut clean until it is fully healed.
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How many drops of sweet oil do you place in the ear?
Two or three drops is what's usually suggested, but if you use more, it's not a problem, just wipe it up. Sweet oil is the same...
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What is Music Therapy?
Musical therapy is a method to recuperate health and cultivate the mind for the promotion of somatopsychic rehabilitation by...
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What is a natural cure for planters warts?
Here's a home remedy that has always worked for my family. Locate a lodgepole pine, more commonly known as a bull pine, and...
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Can you provide a herbal formulation through an infusion decoction or capsule to cleanse or negate the effects of environmental pollution?
Some of the same things that are indicated for detoxifying liver, lungs and blood can be used. Some examples include chlorophyll,...
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Is there a good liver cleanser?
There is not an individual substance that will cleanse your liver, what you need is a combination. To start with, you need to...
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Does insurance cover alternative medicine?
This depends on your insurance company. You would have to ask them about this. Some insurance companies even encourage it because...
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When fasting do most people suffer withdrawal symptoms from things like caffeine and nicotine?
Fasting must be done carefully and under supervision if you are unexperienced. All stimulants including caffeine and nicotine may...
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What would cause your right arm to ache and your arm and hand and fingers fell very tingly?
Lack of Potassium. Trying tomato sauce, or any tomato-based product. You could also drink Garorade or Orange Juice. Not enough...
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What to do when an ear has been clogged for days but there is no pain or fever?
It is most likely an excess of ear wax. You want to see an ear nose and throat doctor, they have great tools for extracting the...
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Why would you go to a chiropractor?
Chiropractic is a manipulative treatment of misalignments of the joints, esp. those of the spinal column, which are held to cause...
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What juice should you drink to cleanse your body?
Mix two cups of grape juice, with 2 cups of orange Juice, and then add 1/8 cup of honey and 4 lemons. Blend together. Not only...
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Are there any alternative medicine procedures for a varicocele condition?
I think nobody can be able to discover the medicine of varicocele in alteropathy.
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Is Laurus nobilis a Homoeopathic medicinal plant?
It is a medicinal plant.... possible a homeopathic medicinal plant. Alternative Answer Laurus nobilis is also known as "Bay...
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How do you draw infection out of an infected and clogged tear duct?
Use colloidal silver. It is so harmless that it is applied to the eyes of new-borns. It is very effective at killing everything:...
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What is a natural remedy for dark rings under your eyes?
Try cutting thin slices of fresh cucumber and place them over both eyes - use two if necessary and lie down with eyes closed...
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What hand cleaner kills the most bacteria?
Generally the ones made with orange and/or citrus are the most effective at killing bacteria. Orange oil has a remarkable way of...
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Can you bathe with borax soap for scabies?
Sulphur soap is indicated I would advise against it as borax is a skin irritant. If just a teaspoon is swallowed by a child,...
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How do indigenous people provide their own pharmaceutical products?
Through the harvesting of herbs traditionally used for medical purposes. Of course, in some cases they allow the bodies immune...
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How do you know if Castor oil is working?
If you are taking it through a pack (ie. sinking through the skin with applied heat) then you will know by the way that you feel....
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What vitamins can use for ADD?
The only thing I can think of that has any scientific evidence behind it (that isn't a stimulant as mentioned below with caffeine...
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What vitamins aid in bone growth after a break?
I don't Know about vitamins, but calcium is always good for bones. Vitamin D is the vitamin required for absorption of calcium...
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What is Chelation?
Chelation is a type of therapy which is used to remove heavy metals from the body. To 'chelate' is 'to bond'. Some herbs and...
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What is an essential oil?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: An essential oil is a concentrated, hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aromatic...
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What is relationship between auricle medicine and the book of from auricular medicine to auricle medicine?
It is the book, which firstly introduced the concept of auricle medicine and related theories. In fact, auricle medicine or xu...
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How can you prevent the white of your eyes from getting yellow?
If your eyes are yellow, you could have some severe liver problems. What other symptoms do you have? Exactly. And also, Get...
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If God can heal people then why are doctors needed instead of prayer only?
In 2005, the John Templeton Foundation conducted a carefully designed, double-blind trial of the effect of intercessary prayer on...
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Is alternative medicine safe?
Acupuncture is generally regarded as safe and effective, but your success generally depends on the experience of the...
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What is the best home remedy to treat large kidney stones?
This is what worked for me. In a blender mix aprox. 10 oz of cooked canned asparagus, 4 oz of lemon juice and 4 oz of olive oil,...
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Do colonics help you to lose weight?
Removing toxins from the body does help the body to lose weight, since fat is partially a way for the body to defend itself from...
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Is baking soda safe to ingest as a PH balancer?
It will not harm you but you should mix it into a drink to avoid getting your stomach upset. It could neutralize your stomach...
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Can a inflamed prostate be cured without anti biotics?
That would depend on the cause of the inflamed prostate. Antibiotics would only be effective if the inflammation is caused by a...
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What complementary and alternative therapies are available on the NHS in Harlow?
A chiropractor and physiotherapy are the closest you will get to alternative medicine under the NHS (National Health Service)....
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Can you apply tea tree oil to an open wound?
Yes and no. Some people can have an allergic reaction to Tea Tree Oil. You should spot test first. It is an aggressive...
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While pregnant is it okay to take echinacea?
Absolutely. It will not harm your child. As a matter of fact, it has been scientifically proven to have no effect at all,...
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How can you get to sleep?
There are many techniques to help you sleep. You need to learn to relax, and practicing the art of meditation can help this....
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What are some natural remedies used to sooth an infant during a cold?
You can get some menthol from your pharmacy, and rub it under his nose. If possible, add some lemon to his drinks, which will...
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What was frankincense?
It is an aromatic resin used to make incense and perfume. Answer: Frankincense is also referred as olibanum. It is an...
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How do you make an essential oil diffuser?
It is not something that is easily made, though you don't have to use a diffuser for essential oils. You can light a candle, and...
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Is there a good natural treatment for toenail fungus?
use Sponix- Nail Gel. It is an all natural product that makes toe and finger nails clear and healthy. It is for yellow,...
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What are the shortcomings of aromatherapy?
You are inhaling vapors likely to contain petroleum (either from the candle or the oil itself) along with other impurities. While...
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Where are the acupressure points?
most of the acupressure points are located on the extremities of body e.g. hands n soles of legs.they are nothing but nerve...
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What does DO mean after a doctor of womens health name?
Doctor of Osteopathy
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In aromatherapywhat are top middle and base notes?
Top Notes: Essential oils that are classified as top notes normally evaporate very fast. They tend to be light, fresh and...
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Which herbaceous plant is believed to ward off dog attacks?
HOUNDS tongue
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What purification practice cleanses the nose and the sinuses?
I use a saline nose spray daily when I shower. Since I have done this, I do not get post nasal problems and my sinus infections...
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My sister says she has cancer is there anyway you can make the hair come out using products or pills?
It is chemotherapy which makes the hair fall out - not the cancer. Therefore it is entirely possible that other medications could...
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Your dad age 71 gave himself an injection intramuscualrly of rubbing alcohol instead of the medicine he was supposed to use .It was 1cc into his buttocks region. Is this anything to worry about?
I can only assume you are meaning he used rubbing alcohol to wipe the skin instead of the other stuff, that is absolutely fine. ...
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Do Chinese antiviral herbs help treat cancer?
No. They don't treat viruses either, with a few minor exceptions. And, those exceptions require some processing to access the...
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What is a milliliter?
A milliliter (abbreviated mL) is a measure of volume. 1000 milliliters equal 1 liter. 1 milliliter is also equal to one cubic...
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How does music change the lives of everyday people?
If a person having a hard time in live hears a song on the radio talking about forgiveness and God being your friend they might...
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What medication is needed for a massage?
No medication is needed. That is why it is a natural way to feel good; relieve pain, boost the immune system, and increase...
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What is endocrinology?
Endocrinologists diagnose diseases that affect your glands. They know how to treat conditions that are often complex and involve...
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What is hot wax therapy?
Hot wax therapy, or more often called a hot wax bath, is a spa technique where the hands or the feet are placed in melted wax for...
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Can magnetism heal an injury?
I use Nikken magnetics to control headaches that are part of a whiplash injury and I have about half the pain I had before. It...
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What is interference massage?
Interference massage is a relaxing massage that rids the body tissues of toxins brought on by stress and overuse.
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How do you massage?
Massage is probably as old as the human race. Every culture on the planet has some history related to the practice of massage. So...
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Are massage chairs bad for you?
No. They are not bad at all as long as you know how to use them and set your massage programme. Also, which brand are you...
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You are thirteen and have forehead wrinkles How can you stop them?
Ok, If you are thirteen and have forehead wrinkles here is the list of things to do. 1. Research if any other family member had...
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What is alum used for?
Alum is used in vaccines as an adjuvant. Alum is commonly used as a coagulant in water treatment
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Describe what being part of a great team means to you if you can give an example?
Me and my dog snowball are a great team. We would often go to the park with a frisby and play catch, on the odd occasion we would...
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What does a physcian assistant do?
about 75,000 a year on average go to college.com
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What is a French Massage?
French Massage is historically described as 'a little more than a caress.' It is a gentle stroking action that primarily affects...
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What is holistic?
Enjoy your research. Holos [G] means to see things as a part of whole. There are some people who analyze things and there are...
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How do you give a good back massage?
The best and safest way to learn to give a good back massage is to take a couple's massage class intended for laypeople to learn...
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What is kneading in massage?
Kneading is part of the Swedish massage tradition and involves the grasping and lifting of tissue. It is usually performed with...
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What are the effects of massage on hypertonic muscles?
Hypertonic muscles usually have trigger points that refer pain to another related area of the body. The treatment would include...
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What are opinions on how effective wu-yi tea is for losing weight?
Well, both wu-yi and wu-long are brand names for what is generally known as oolong tea. Oolong tea has been used in Traditional...
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When was reflexology first taught and by what establishment?
There is evidence in the form of pictographs in the tomb of Ankmahor at Saqqara in Egypt, that reflexology was practiced 2500BC.
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Can you have a massage if you have cirrhosis of the liver?
Yes. It depends on the severity. You should inform your massage therapist so they can adjust the massage to suit your condition....
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Where can you buy a massage table in Egypt?
I am not too savvy on Egypt as such but the place I bought my massage table is based in the UK and they shipped the table to me...
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What is ethylene?
Ethylene is composed of carbon and hydrogen. It's molecular formula is C2H4. In the Lewis dot structure, the two carbons (C)...
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What type of massage can a person receive who has bone cancer?
what tape of massage can recive a peson who have cancer i the bones Research Hulda Clarke - The cure for cancer - ,...
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What is the propolis?
Bee Propolis is a form of resin that honey bees collect from bark and tree leaves. Worker bees combine this resin with pollen,...
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What are health benefits of tibicos japanese water crystals?
Likely nothing. Water is two atoms of hydrogen bonded to a central atom of oxygen. This does not vary at all depending upon the...
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What would cause bumps on your neck after a massage?
If they are little bumps, perhaps you have an allergy to the oils/scents used to massage you. Also the bumps could be white-heads...
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Is massage good with multiple sclerosis?
Yes. Massage therapy is helpful in relieving muscle tension associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) and it also helps to promote...
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Is makeup good for you?
Absolutely not. Cosmetics are full of chemicals which are not safe for ingestion. Anything that you put on your skin may sink...
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Are there any massage therapists in Naples?
There are massage therapists in Naples , Florida . Here are some: http://imperialfitnessofnaples.com/...
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What is the meaning of holistic image?
A complete description of all the dimensions of a given topic or a subject, without missing out on even appearently unimportant...
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Does music therapy improve the function of the angular gyrus to combat speech delay in children?
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Is it dangerous to ingest aromatherapy oregano oil?
Many of these oils are mixed with petroleum, so don't. If it were pure, then it would not harm you; but it is very likely that it...
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What stimulates the mind to do better on tests?
If at all possible, take the test after waking up from a good sleep. The test material should be the last thing you study before...
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What is Alternative medicine for gonorrheaea?
You can use Colloidal Silver, which is an anti-biotic, or you can boost your immune system using things like Echinacea, Zinc (not...
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Can you hurt after a massage?
When a massage therapist works the muscles to help relax and lengthen them, they are working the muscles in such a way that it...
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