Natural Treatments For Insomnia

March 31, 2007 by admin · Leave a Comment
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One of the most frustrating things that anybody can live through is when they tuck themselves in for the night and spend most, if not all of that time, tossing and turning. Insomnia is one of the most common problems facing people of all ages. In this article we’re going to cover the causes of insomnia and some natural treatments you can use to that you don’t have to resort to harmful drugs. You’ll be back to getting a good night’s sleep before you know it.

The first thing you have to understand is that if this condition only happens occasionally, it’s not insomnia but simple sleeplessness. If it goes on for several weeks or longer, then what you are suffering from is insomnia and it needs to be treated. Sleeping pills though are not the answer.

The stats for people who suffer from insomnia are staggering. It is estimated that there are over 100 million Americans who suffer from insomnia as of this writing. It is also estimated that these 100 million Americans take about 600 million pounds of sleeping pills every year. This is a trend that has to stop.

As to the causes of insomnia, nobody is really quite certain though there are theories that most forms of insomnia are caused by stress, anxiety and even just overeating too close to bedtime. There are also a number of other disorders that can cause insomnia, such as heart and liver problems. Sometimes it doesn’t take an awful lot to lose a night’s sleep.

Fortunately, there are natural treatments for insomnia so that you don’t have to take harmful sleeping pills. And make no mistake about it. Sleeping pills are very harmful. The side effects alone, which include anxiety, depression blurred vision, dizziness and a number of other problems, should be enough to keep people from ever taking another sleeping pill again.

Instead, how about simply adding some calcium to your diet. It is believed that a lack of calcium does contribute to insomnia. Also, try to eat foods that contain tryptophane. This is something that is commonly found in turkey. That’s why people get so sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner.

Also, make sure you get enough exercise during the day. Many people who suffer from insomnia don’t have very active lives. This makes it more difficult to become tired towards the end of the day.

Finally, avoid foods like pork, cheese and chocolate. Foods or drinks with caffeine are especially bad to have before bedtime. Also avoid all junk foods.

Another thing that is very helpful is to take a hot bath or shower before bedtime. This is very relaxing and will help you sleep a lot better.

By following these simple tips, you should have no trouble getting yourself a good night’s sleep and ridding yourself of sleeping pills for good.

To Your Health,

Steve Wagner

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Why are You So Poor in this Lifetime?

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Past life priest vows can affect present prosperity, self worth, and relationships. And they can continuously block you, and be carried from life time to life time. All Old Souls carry them and most have thousands of them buried in their minds.

It needs an Ancient Advanced Synthesis of Effective Techniques to remove the blocks, energy blockages, psychic programs, that are held deep within your subconscious mind.

Traditional therapies cannot remove them.

What do the vows have to do with you and your life? In another life time, you might have been a member of a very strict religious order, where you took vows against sex, marriage, prosperity, or personal freedom and identity.

These old vows could still be affecting you subconsciously, in this life. Priest vows are very powerful vows, as they were highly charged emotionally through the threats of punishment by the various religious orders.

If a priest, or priestess, broke a vow, the punishment could include banishment, torture, and even death. To be banished from a safe order, where shelter and food was provided, into a society where it was difficult to find food, the result would surely be death by starvation.

Other lives, beyond the religious priest lives, could also be laced with strong vows. If you were a father who lost his family at the hands of another family or person, you might take a vow of revenge, until each person who had taken the lives of your loved ones, were killed. This vow also would be carried from life time to life time, buried deep in the subconscious mind.

There is more.

Subconscious vows to cloistering, can keep you away from others, or from making friends.

Vows to celibacy can cause problems with relationships, and connecting with your own sexuality. Celibacy vows can also cause failure in a marriage through divorce.

Vows to poverty can affect your ability to attract, or keep wealth, to find work, or to be successful in life.

Vows of self-punishment can cause you to subconsciously create pain and chaos in your life and can also cause diseases and accidents.

These vows can be removed.

It needs an Ancient Advanced Synthesis of Effective Techniques to show you how to clear your subconscious mind of vows to be removed from your subconscious, also known as the Akashic Records, or the records of your past-lives and memories using a time line. In a matter of a few seconds, they are removed as though they never existed at all.

Then we can comfortably destroy these negative thoughtforms in our lives.

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How To Know If You Have Hay Fever

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On average, 20 percent of individuals in the United States suffer from hayfever. Hayfever is caused by an allergic reaction mainly to different forms of pollen and ragweed. Hayfever has different effects on every individual depending on how severely they suffer from allergies. Some individuals may experience slight discomfort whereas the pain can be practically unbearable for others. So how do you know if you have hayfever? The following is a list of categories to consider in order to determine whether or not you are suffering from hayfever:

When Does It Occur?

Hayfever is a seasonal reaction which often starts in early June and continues through to the middle of July. Whenever pollen and ragweed season begins (usually near the beginning of seasons) is when you are most likely to start experiencing the symptoms.

Symptoms

There are many symptoms which may indicate you are suffering from hayfever. The most common symptoms are listed in categories below:

1. Eyes – An individual suffering from hayfever will experience many difficulties with their eyes. Itchy, watery eyes are an indication of hayfever as well as swollen red eyes. The best way to prevent yourself from scratching your eyes is to use Visine or some other form of eye drops. These drops will also reduce the redness your eyes may be experiencing.

2. Nose – Sneezing, running and stuffy noses are usually a good indication that you may be experiencing hayfever. Sinus problems (especially a plugged nose) can potentially cause severe headaches. To treat these symptoms use any form of nasal spray to clear your nose as best as possible.

3. Breathing – If you have hayfever, you may find it difficult to breathe. You may also notice wheezing or tightness in you chest. These symptoms are often identified as the same symptoms of asthma. They can be treated with the same forms of treatment for asthma sufferers. Possibly a puffer.

Suffering from hayfever can make it difficult to work and function on a daily basis. Unfortunately, hayfever tends to strike at the most inappropriate times such as when exams are being held for college or university students. It can also greatly affect your appearance and performance at work. There are easy ways to treat hayfever; the most appropriate perhaps is to visit your doctor who will prescribe medication to help you cope with your symptoms.

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Social Security and Bipolar Disorder

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People stricken with bipolar disorder have severe mood swings that range from manic hyperactivity to severe depression. This is the hallmark of the disease. Because of this, the disorder is also known as manic depression. Whatever you call it, bipolar disorder is a mental disability that qualifies for disability benefits.

Bipolar disorder makes it difficult to function in the workplace, and as a result it may be necessary to file a disability claim. Going this route raises such questions as:

How do I apply for disability? What are the criteria for applying? How difficult is the process? How can I improve my chances of winning disability? What is the decision making process on a disability claim? How long will it take to get a decision on my disability case? What do I do if my case is denied? How do I file an appeal?

The time line for receiving Social Security Disability Insurance for bipolar disorder can last years. Any mistake in the process only adds to the amount of time it takes to receive the first payment. If you educate yourself about the process, you’ll cut a lot of waiting time out of the process. You will need expert advice.

Many, many thousands of Social Security disability claims are denied each year. They are denied because they simply do not fill out the forms correctly–not because the applicant doesn’t deserve benefits.

Since it is a behemoth of an agency, the Social Security Administration has created a system that requires paperwork to fit their requirements exactly with not much wiggle room.

So, stop and think first. The most crucial step to winning your claim is to prepare before submitting it. Many folks apply with one thought in mind: get those forms filled out as quickly as possible without consideration of the outcome.

Unfortunately, taking the forms lightly can reduce your chances of success faster than anything else you might do. Forget relying on Social Security personnel to help you.

So, presenting your information in the right way on the various forms that SSA gives you to fill out can do wonders for increasing your chance to win your case.

The information asked on the forms may seem repetitive, but straightforward. However, don’t assume that because the space provided is an inch in width, a short answer is required. You may need to write a few paragraphs or a few pages, but without a guide you don’t know which.

Unfortunately the average approval rating for bipolar disability claims is only about 30 percent. Most people filing claims need a specialized information source. Leaving this information out will cause your claim to lack vital information examiners are seeking.

Should your claim be denied, don’t resign yourself to this decision. Use a specified resource that will help you better document your disability claim.

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A Guide to Colloidal Silver

March 30, 2007 by admin · Leave a Comment
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Through the years, the medical capabilities of colloidal silver have been growing undeniably. This solution has been in existence for centuries. Lethal bacteria, such as anthrax and HIV, and antibiotic-resistant organisms, like staph and pseudomonas, are said to be destroyed by colloidal silver. Risks of using colloidal silver are minimal compared to many modern drugs, and side effects are very rare.

Colloidal silver has also been used for curing water. In fact, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has used colloidal silver as a means to purify water in space, avoiding the use of chlorine.

Despite the many uses of colloidal silver, Food and Drug Administration of the United States has not lifted the ban it imposed a few years back. There have been no pharmaceutical companies willing to come out and support the funding of a patented product involving colloidal silver. Studies have shown that profit margins for developing a colloidal silver product would not be worthwhile for companies. Funding the research for continuous development of the product would be too costly. And there have been various colloidal silver generators developed that could allow you to create your own at home.

Furthermore, there are no proven drug effects involving the use of silver, so it is very difficult to developing a guideline for proper use of colloidal silver. It is unknown how the body actually reacts to the silver at a given dosage.

To illustrate this, let’s say you have a headache. You know you can take two aspirins and you will be relieved. But with colloidal silver, there?s no telling how much you need to take. For some people, one teaspoon is enough. But for others, many ounces in a span of 45 minutes to hours or even days are needed just to relieve a common sore throat, for example. The dosage of intake varies from one person to another, even from the same batch.

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Understanding Symptoms of Manic Depression In Children

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Until recently, Bipolar disorder, a serious, nevertheless treatable mental illness was rarely diagnosis in young children. The symptoms of this mental illness included extreme changes in mood, energy, thinking, and behavior. Today, doctors can recognize this illness and treat them accordingly in young children.

Also known as manic depression, bipolar disorder symptoms can appear as early as infancy stage. The signs and symptoms include an erratic sleep patterns and much difficulty settling a baby who is diagnosed later in life as having bipolar disorder. Separation anxiety or extreme tantrums and rages may have had happened in the toddler’s life.

While children with bipolar disorder do not experience the same syndromes that most adults do, children with bipolar disorder still display signs and traits like changes in mood and behavior that is known to be symptoms of the disorder. Children suffering from moods swings are known as episodes and there are generally two types of episodes. Episodes of extreme elation or agitation followed by high energy are known as mania. Persistent states of extreme sadness or irritability followed by low energy are known as depression.

Unlike most adults, manic depression may seem to be different in children. Children more often suffer from an ongoing mood disturbance that is a mix of mania and depression. This rapid and severe cycling between moods produces chronic irritability and few clear periods of wellness between episodes. Rapid cycling is common among children with bipolar disorder and they may well experience several episodes of mania and depression within a single day. They may also experience mixed cycling where the symptoms of both mania and depression occur simultaneously.

It is also common to find other mental disorders to be diagnosed in bipolar children. These other diagnoses may be in addition to the bipolar disorder, or they may be an incorrect diagnosis of symptoms of bipolar disorder. Some of the commonly found mental disorders are Depression, ADHD (Attention Defecit Hyperactivity Disorder), ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder), schizophrenia, and Tourette syndrome.

Today, it is suspected that numerous children diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD) actually have bipolar disorder instead of ADHD. Misdiagnosis on the doctors’ part can lead to giving the wrong medication. This can be a serious mistake as it could easily trigger mania or suicidal thoughts within the children.

For some teenagers, it is found that a dearly loss or other traumatic event could trigger a first episode of depression or mania. In later stages, episodes can happen without any obvious stresses, or could even worsen if stress comes along into their life. Puberty is also a time of risk. In girls, the beginning of menstruation may trigger the illness, and symptoms often vary in severity with the monthly cycle.

Early intervention and treatment is the best bet to help young children recover from bipolar disorder. It is also the best chance for them to achieve stability and grow up to enjoy their life thereafter. Effective treatment should be soughed out as fast as possible to control the symptoms and to diminish the negative effects of the illness on their young lives and those who love them so dearly.

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Frequent Headaches? Is It Your Excuse To Escape Life?

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“Not tonight, I have a headache.” How often do we hear this? Do we always believe it? Actually it may be true. Headaches are as common as getting pimples and acne during adolescence. There are different varieties of headaches. They get triggered unknowingly by several common reasons.

Headaches Triggered By Food:
Certain food or combination of foods causes headaches. Dairy products like cheese are very common. Apart from that chocolates, citrus fruits, tomatoes, figs and milk together and many more. Too much intake of sugar results in a rapid increase in the blood sugar level and triggers a high level of insulin; eventually this causes the blood sugar to fall even lower than before and a headache sets in.

If you are able to pinpoint the ache after particular intake of food, then changing your diet can resolve this at an early stage.

Sometimes extreme cold temperatures and food like ice cream or a cold drink can cause numbness and trigger the pain. Others are affected by junk food and Chinese food which have a high content of monosodium glumate (MSG).

Another classic reason for headache is caffeine abuse. People who consume plenty of tea, coffee, colas and chocolate are prone to this. It is an addiction and the moment they stop drinking the required amount for the day, they suffer headaches as a sign of withdrawal symptom. Smoking also triggers aches in many people accompanied with the burning sensation of the eyes. The best solution would be to give up smoking or limit it as much as possible.

Medications Hit Back:
There are many victims of headaches who start taking pills even before the onset of one. A slight stressful situation and they pop couple of them. But actually if you reduce the intake of such medications, the headaches will become less frequent.

Most medications taken are anti-inflammatory drugs. They seem to give the relief but they actually damage the lining of the stomach, liver and in some cases even kidneys. Regular intake of these tablets may give rise to analgesic abuse headache.

The best way to handle this is have green tea or hot milk with honey which create a soothing effect on the nerves. Some people get relaxed with cold water or ice packs placed on their head. Try as much as possible to reduce the pain with external methods rather than giving up and grabbing the bottle of pills.

Toxin Headaches:
Severe constipation can also trigger headache. The toxins accumulated for a long period of time do not get a release and that leads to various side effects. A diet with a lot of fibre helps to solve this. Fruits like banana, apples and papaya work wonders. Along with that one needs to drink minimum eight glasses of water daily.

Hunger Headaches:
This is extremely common when people skip breakfast or lunches and even those who crash diet. The level of sugar in the body gets lowered because of lack of nutrition; it leads to the ache. The person also suffers from irritability and mood swings. Eating a balanced meal and at regular intervals can easily cure this pain attack.

Activity Headaches:
The things we love doing the most sometimes gives rise to headaches like watching television for a long time or working on the computer. The glare of the screen fatigues the eyes, causes strain and gives rise to the headache. Similarly listening to loud music, or even using headphones causes similar throbbing pain.

Sun exposure for a long time triggers the ache. In such situations, try to sit in the shade, drink plenty of fluids and relax. Wear sunglasses or some kind of headgear like hat or scarf so that you can enjoy playing your favorite sport like golf, tennis or even enjoy shopping in the sun.

Hangover Headaches:
Weekend partying or pub hopping can result in too much drinking. The excess intake of alcohol causes dehydration. It also affects the sleep and causes lowering of the blood sugar level. An additive called congeners present in certain brands of alcohol is known to cause this pain. If you can limit your drinking and keep the body hydrated with a lot of water then this headache can be managed.

Tension Headaches:
This is very common and it starts off with a mild throbbing and then intensifies as the day progresses and becomes unbearable by evening. Sometimes this extends to the neck causes stiffness and soreness. The only way to manage this is relax, learn some breathing exercises or take a walk. Seek advice from colleagues and friends to resolve the problem and feel at ease again.

Migraine – The Killer Headache:
This is the most painful headache of all. Its classic symptoms are severe pain on one side of the head. It lingers for three to four days constantly. The sufferer feels nauseous or has a gastric problem and is affected by noise and light. These get triggered with various foods like cheese, chocolate, citrus fruits etc. There are medications available which should be consulted with the doctor before consumption.

Studies have shown that women get three times more headache than men and usually more of migraine. It is recommended that sufferers should eat well-balanced meals at proper intervals, exercise regularly and get sufficient hours of sleep. If you are unable to bear the pain and find the frequency of headache increased then it is best to seek a doctor’s advice.

Life has many ups and downs and such pains do interrupt us from our normal routine but precautions can be taken to maintain a successful and accomplished existence.

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Skin Care: Organic, Natural or Scientifically Advanced – Which is Best?

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In an age where fear of water impurities has millions drinking bottled water, and concerns about genetically engineered corn has others searching for “natural food sources”, many people are also wondering what type of products to use for healthy skincare.

We are frightened by the new world we seemingly live in, and at first blush may think that organic or natural is the way to go – as the words “organic” and “natural” in and of themselves engender visions of a time when life was simpler, purer and more wholesome.

This fear often drives us to the multitude of publications promoting organic or natural lifestyles; however once we delve into their pages the information barrage may be overwhelming.

Are soy beans really good for us, and if so do we have to eat five pounds a day to see any benefit? Lemon juice may help bleach out age spots, but is all that acid really healthy for our skin? Can ginseng actually alleviate wrinkles, and if so, why doesn’t every skincare company in the world use it as an ingredient?

The truth of the matter is: organic and natural skincare promotions cannot be trusted in a vacuum no more than any other information concerning our health. It is logical to believe that many substances which are an indigenous part of the natural world around us are extremely beneficial to our health, but let’s use some common sense. We were given brains to scrutinize, analyze and research for good reason.

This is where scientific research comes into play. Unfortunately, high profile abuses by pharmaceutical companies and others have somewhat tainted the word “science” in our society, but we must admit that scientific research has more successes than failures to its credit.

The skincare industry, in particular, has been able to rely upon scientific research with great success, in part, because ingredients considered for skincare products can be researched without the high risks associated with products that are internally ingested.

Skincare research that not only investigates the benefits, safety and effectiveness of natural ingredients, but also explores how these ingredients can be enhanced to give us the healthiest skincare product possible, gives us the best of both worlds – a wholesome natural approach that results in the most advanced skincare possible.

The answer to the question posed in the title of this article comes down to how we feel about the following: Would we eat mold to cure an infection? Absolutely not, but availing ourselves of the benefits of penicillin is an entirely different story.

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Natural Back Acne Treatments – Are There Any?

March 29, 2007 by admin · Leave a Comment
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Back acne, like other forms of acne is caused by hormones acting on the oil producing glands in the skin. This interaction leads to clogged pores and outbreaks on the surface of the skin. Natural back acne treatments are available to help deal with both the external outbreak and the infection that occurs under the surface of the skin.

The following list of natural remedies for back acne has provided relief and comfort for many. Try them out for yourself:

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is applied directly to the surface area of the infected skin. The oil penetrates the skins surface helping to control the infection while keeping the surface skin supple and hydrated. Tea tree oil soap may be used to treat the whole back and prevent further breakouts.

Capsule Supplements

Some evidence indicates that supplementing the diet with capsules containing Brewers yeast, potassium, magnesium and zinc help as a natural back acne treatment.

Lavender Essential Oil

When used as a natural back acne treatment lavender essential oil is rubbed on the skin surface. It stimulates circulation to the infected area, helping to naturally cleanse the tissue. It is also a natural antiseptic and is used to treat wounds and burns to prevent scaring.

Witch Hazel

Witch hazel has strong astringent properties and may be helpful in cleansing the skin area around a breakout of back acne or as a cooling toner that can be applied to the back as a natural acne treatment.

Aloe Vera

While aloe vera does not stop outbreaks, it is a very effective natural back acne treatment for skin repair and reducing redness, swelling and scaring. Aloe vera is applied in gel form after a thorough washing of the affected area.

Natural Apple Cider Vinegar

This product, found in most health food stores, can be effective in treating back acne. Apply the apple cider vinegar, diluted with three parts water, to the acne at least twice a day. After a week increase the strength of the solution to half and half. If there is no irritation you can dab on the apple cider vinegar full strength. The astringent properties of the vinegar help clear up the acne. Discontinue use or go back to a weaker dilution if skin becomes irritated or burns after application.

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Beauty Tips-Look Younger, Live Longer, Feel Younger

March 29, 2007 by admin · Leave a Comment
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In this age of baby boomers, generation X, and generation Y, there are many of us who would like to retain our youthful appearance. But it isn’t always about “the looks”, or maybe it is more accurate to say that looks can be deceiving, don’t judge a book by its’ cover. My favorite has always been, true beauty comes from within. I really believe that is true. When you meet someone who has a sparkle in their eyes, they tend to look younger than their age. Someone who laughs and enjoys life, looks and feels younger. There is a lightness in their step, attitude and spirit. There is a sense of pleasure being in their presence, a joyfulness that surrounds them.

I have a woman friend who exudes those qualities. She is an art therapist, in her later fifties, works with extremely troubled youths in a lock up facility, and she refuses to grow old. Every time I am in her presence, I feel like a more joyful, happy person. We laugh over the silliest, dumbest things. She loves to have fun!! She has graying hair, and her shape is starting to sag, but boy is she a blast to be around!

You can look younger without surgery, it’s easy….just laugh more!

I’m often mistaken for being much younger then my birth years. I am soon to be forty-seven and usually get pegged in the mid thirties, even by friends who have known me for a while. An example of that is just the other day I was at the beach with my children, and I was talking with a friend, who I have known for several years. We were talking about menopausal symptoms and she said, “Aren’t you a little young. What are you thirty-six, or thirty-seven?”. I got a good laugh out of her reaction, when I told her my age!

I have had the occasional flirtatious younger man make advances, which is always very flattering and surprising, but I think it is the confidence that an older woman carries which is appealing. If you are in good shape, comfortable in your own skin and enjoying life, what is there not to be attracted to?

I take good care of myself, eat well, exercise, take specific supplements that I personally believe to help, it is vital to feel your best and most importantly I love to laugh. Laughter is the best medicine, is another of my favorites sayings. Live long, love deeply, laugh often.

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